
Why people are playing Tetris to treat their trauma
All In The Mind
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Tetris: A Tool for Healing Trauma
This chapter explores the competitive world of Tetris and its unexpected therapeutic benefits for individuals coping with trauma. It highlights the cognitive skills involved in gameplay and discusses research showing how playing Tetris can reduce flashbacks and manage anxiety after traumatic experiences. Personal accounts demonstrate the game's role as a coping mechanism and a source of control amid life's unpredictability.
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