In 2005 I wrote a post on web resources for learning about and managing conflict. In Learning and Entertainment, I mentioned buzz about a new interactive game for children of separated and divorced parents. Last evening, I received a note from one of the game’s creators, letting me know that Earthquake in Zipland has now been released in final form with many upgrades and new features.
Designed for 7- to 13-year-old children, Earthquake in Zipland helps kids cope indirectly with the emotional issues that can arise from their parents’ split. Chaya Harash, one of the creators, says that, “Though Earthquake in Zipland looks like an ordinary computer game, it is really an important therapeutic tool that helps children, parents and therapists alike to interact and opens avenues of dialogue otherwise not taken.” It’s designed by child psychologists and therapists and includes a comprehensive Parent Guide with tips and information on how to use the game most effectively.
For more information, visit Chaya’s resource-filled Earthquake in Zipland site, which includes several YouTube videos, sample episodes, a shop and a related blog.
