Something Happened™
Something Happened™ is a processing game that provides a supportive framework encouraging safe conversations through gameplay and real-world therapeutic principles. Each challenge is paired with a strategy to regulate the brain and body, ensuring that players stay present and process at their own pace. Something Happened™ was designed to help facilitate the turning point where children feel empowered to use their voices and choose to take action to heal after experiencing something hard.
Come take a first look inside Something Happened™ a therapy tool created to spark meaningful conversations, emotional insight and playful connection. In this unboxing video, I'll walk you through everything that comes in the box. Whether you're a play therapist, a school counselor, or a mental health professional that works with children, teens and families this video will give you a clear sense of what to expect and how this game might fit into your practice.
In this video, I’ll walk you through exactly how to play Something Happened™ a therapeutic board game designed to support children, teens and families talk about hard things. Whether you’ve just unboxed it or need a quick refresher, this step-by-step guide will help you feel confident using the game in your sessions. This game was made with therapists in mind, and I hope this video helps you bring it to life in a way that feels authentic and effective.
Looking to make your therapy sessions more engaging and flexible? In this video, I walk you through creative adaptions and fresh ideas for using Something Happened™ in your work with kids, teens and families. Whether you're just getting started or already love the game, these variations will help you meet the needs of your clients.
Challenge Ideas
Physical
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Flamingo Stand- Balance on one leg for as long as possible.
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Balance Walk- Walk across the room with someone on their head. (Bean bag, stuffed animal, book, ect...)
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Tiptoe Freeze- Stand on tiptoes for 15 to 30 seconds.
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Wall sit- sit against a wall as if in an invisible chair for 10 to 20 seconds.
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Plank- See who can hold a plank longest
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Push up burst- How many push ups can be done in 30 seconds.
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Bear Crawl- On hands and feet move across the room. (Can be done in a race or individually)
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Crab walk- On hands and feet but stomach up. (Can be done individually or as a race)
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Bunny hops- Hop across the room and back.
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Spin and Dash- Spin in a circle 5 times and complete a task or get to a point in the room.
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Cross the room- Ask them to cross the room acting as a different animal or profession.
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Create a short obstacle course with a combination of activities.
Mental
Physical and Mental
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Spelling- Spell their name backwards.
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Number Chain- Say a string of numbers and have them repeat them back. You can add a number after each round.
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Sound Sequence- Clap or tap a short rhythm and have them repeat it.
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Category Burst- Name as many animals/ food/ countries/ colors as possible in 30 seconds.
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Alphabet Relay- Say a word that starts with the next letter the alphabet.
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Rhyme Race- Give a word and they list as many rhymes as possible.
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Mini Riddles- (What has hands but cannot clap- Clock)
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Spot the difference- Give a sentence and then repeat it changing one word and have them spot the difference.
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Double Dash- Call out a number and they have to double it or half it.
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Describe something- Pick something in the room to describe and they have to find it fast.
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State race- Name States for 30 seconds.
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Story telling- Start a story and have them finish the story.
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Mental- Name five objects you see in the room and have them list back as many as they can
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Physical- 5 Jumping Jacks for each object remembered
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Mental- Name as many animals as possible in 30 seconds.
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Physical- For each one they say they take one step towards a finish line.
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Mental- Solve 5 quick math problems.
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Physical- After each correct answer they do 3 hops on one foot before the next question.
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Mental- Name five shapes.
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Physical- For each shape strike a pose with your body to match that shape.
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Mental- Pick a color and ask them to identify 5 things that are that color.
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Physical- Have them do a silly walk to that item.
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