Apart of Me

Apart of Me is a multi-award-winning therapeutic video game that has been co-created by professionals in child psychology and bereaved young people. The game is set in a magical 3D world that helps translate bereavement counselling techniques to provide a therapeutic experience to its players. The game has won multiple awards for its ability to provide emotional support to young individuals. Once you begin playing the game, you will be transported to a peaceful and splendid island where you will encounter a variety of friendly creatures. You will have access to a guide who will support you throughout your gaming journey. Your guide will help you explore, accept, understand, and articulate your experience of grief along with its associated emotions. As you progress through the game, you will discover your own strengths and wisdom. The game provides a safe space wherein you can take your time to process your grief, remember the person you have lost, and listen to others who have gone through the same experience. Apart of Me has won several awards, including Best Youth Focused Emotional Support Application - Global Health and Pharma Technology Awards, Points of Light Award - Prime Minister's Office, Finalist - Tech4Good Awards, and has been shortlisted for a BAFTA Award. It has also been featured on the Notable Children's Digital Media list in the US and has been awarded the Orcha Health App Quality Mark. Apart from that, it was also included in the Welsh Government's Mental Health Toolkit. Bounce Works, the social enterprise behind this game, aims to tackle the growing crisis in the mental health of young individuals by producing interactive and effective digital products and services. They created Apart of Me to give hope to young individuals and their families who are going through a dark phase of their lives. The game is intended for children and young individuals aged 11 and above who have lost a family member or a friend or have a terminally ill family member or friend. It is important to note that Apart of Me is not meant to replace independent professional advice from qualified counsellors, psychotherapists, and medical practitioners. The game developers may collect some data from users in the future associated with the effectiveness of the game's features and therapeutic techniques, but users will be duly informed before any information is collected. Overall, Apart of Me is an award-winning therapeutic video game that helps young individuals cope with their grief in a safe and supportive environment. The game empowers players to explore their emotions and discover their strengths and wisdom to move towards a better future.