Therapeutic Adventures in Minecraft: The Film

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Written By Ellie Finch

I want to share this lovely film made about my work using Minecraft as a therapeutic tool. I’ve been putting myself ‘out there’ a lot lately trying to share my work and trainings and it doesn’t come naturally to me at all. I love what I do but when it comes to making a film about it and putting it on social media, I am way out of my comfort zone! But the reason I’m doing this is to help more professionals meet children and young people in their comfort zone (video games they know and love, like Minecraft). I hope this film shows why I am so passionate about using Minecraft therapeutically.

A big thank you to Chris Smart Films for creating such a beautiful film and to Mountain Perspective for making this happen. To the the team at KEMP Hospice and the young actors thank you for your valuable contributions, we couldn’t have made this film without you.

Ellie Finch

Ellie Finch, MA MBACP (Accred), is a clinical supervisor, counsellor, and social worker specialising in support for neurodivergent clients and families of children with additional needs or complex conditions.

Her work is rooted in a neurodiversity-affirming approach, which values neurodivergence as a natural variation in human experience and focuses on building supportive, respectful environments rather than 'fixing' difference.

Ellie is known for her innovative use of creative digital tools and videogames like Minecraft in therapy to create accessible, engaging support. She is founder of PlayMode Academy, a non-profit social venture that trains professionals in the therapeutic use of creative digital tools.

PlayMode® Academy is part of Ellie Finch Counselling, Consultancy and Training Ltd, a non-profit company limited by guarantee (a structure often used by social ventures in the UK).

Ellie is also part of the University of Cambridge research team behind Bridging the ChASM: Creating Accessible Services using Minecraft - a project funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) that explores the therapeutic potential of videogames and how they can be used to create more inclusive mental health support.

NOT AN OFFICIAL MINECRAFT SERVICE. NOT APPROVED BY OR ASSOCIATED WITH MOJANG OR MICROSOFT

https://www.playmodeacademy.org
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