Therapy Games for Teenagers

Therapy Games for Teenagers: Practical Activities to Build Confidence, Emotional Regulation & Social Skills ? Teenagers face overwhelming pressure—school expectations, friendship shifts, identity struggles, and the intense emotions that come with growing up. Therapy Games for Teenagers is a compassionate, practical resource filled with engaging activities designed to help teens understand their feelings, manage stress, communicate effectively, and build healthy self-esteem. Created for counsellors, therapists, youth workers, teachers, and parents, this book offers simple, evidence-based exercises that spark insight, strengthen coping skills, and create meaningful opportunities for connection. Each activity is designed to be flexible and easy to run in 5–15 minutes, making it ideal for sessions, classrooms, groups, or at-home support. Inside you'll find: Emotional regulation games that help teens identify triggers, calm overwhelming feelings, and develop resilience Confidence-boosting activities that encourage self-worth, positive self-image, and growth mindset Social skills & communication exercises to improve boundaries, teamwork, empathy, and problem-solving Mindfulness & grounding strategies to reduce anxiety and increase present-moment awareness Creative expression prompts that give teens safe ways to explore identity, thoughts, and emotions Quick, low-prep games suitable for 1:1 sessions, group therapy, PSHE lessons, youth clubs, or home use With clear instructions and variations for differing needs, Therapy Games for Teenagers provides everything you need to help young people build emotional strength and navigate adolescence with confidence. Whether you're a mental-health professional or a parent simply wanting to help your teen feel supported, the tools in this book will empower the young people you work with to grow, reflect, and thrive.