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Heartbeats: Help troubled teens develop empathy*

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$32.47 $49.95 In stock

Category: Toys & Games

by Kendra Lince Davis, M.A.



The game encourages appropriate expression of feelings and development of empathy. The game has an expansive breadth, addressing peer pressure, self-doubt, compassion, coping, and dealing with authority. Included with the game are 30 blank cards and card creation guidelines that allow you and your group to customize the game in ways that ensure player interest and participation.



Based on decades of experience with disadvantaged youth in low-income communities, this appealing game stays close to its roots. With game cards based on the comments of kids in group counseling sessions, Heartbeats feels authentic. It truly reflects the perspective of kids in difficult circumstances and, therefore, is likely to be accepted by them.



4-6 players, ages 8 and up.

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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 2 reviews)

Edward P. ★★★★★

The card prompts about peer pressure and self-doubt really got my teen opening up in ways our usual conversations never do. I appreciate how the game frames empathy as a skill to practice rather than a lecture, and even my quieter son participated without feeling put on the spot.

Carter A. ★★★★★

I bought this to use with my teenage niece, and the way it covers peer pressure and self-doubt feels really genuine. The empathy-building angle is exactly what she needed, and it sparked some deep conversations.