Over the years there’s been a lot of negative talk about video games but, playing video games is a great coping tool for dealing with stress. They can give us a safe and fun outlet for developing our emotional awareness and coping skills.

In most games, players are rewarded for being able to manage their emotions and work toward solutions when faced with stressful situations. When players meet a difficult task they must seek out a resolution to the negative feelings or seek support from other players. We can take the same strategies used in playing video games and use them in our own lives. Developing awareness and using it to support emotional balance which is a big part of healthy coping.