Kühle Köpfe

Description

Today’s youth face growing emotional and social challenges. At the same time, analog experiences are decreasing, while stress, sensory overload, and impulsive reactions are increasing. Since psychological stress among young people is rising sharply and suicide is one of the most common causes of death among 10- to 25-year-olds, we developed the card set “Kühle Köpfe” (Cool Heads). In exchange with psychologist Chantal Abt, exercise cards were created to promote emotional self-regulation based on DBT skills.

The game supports children, adolescents, and also adults in classifying emotions, coping with stress, and resolving conflicts constructively. It is suitable both for therapeutic use under guidance, as well as for families and circles of friends. Clear exercises promote concentration, reflection, and exchange. An accompanying app expands the analog concept through accessibility, translations, and progress documentation.