Thread Through The Heart - Capstone Project
Faculty Mentor Name
Derek Fisher, William Slease
Format Preference
Poster
Abstract
Thread through the heart is an interactive narrative based game with emotionally heavy storyline. We tackle topics such as low sense of self and not prioritizing oneself. The game delves into these topics by discussing healing methods by using cognitive behavior therapy. By using these methods the player will be able to determine the best way to handle negative thoughts. The games concept surrounds helping your loved ones in difficult moments while trying to understand them better. The player will experience a characters memories and see how they have attributed to their struggles. They do so by delving into the characters heart. They are then able to hear the characters negative thoughts and counter with positive ones. After hearing all the thoughts they can apply cognitive behavior therapy solutions to try and help the character. This method was chosen because it can be performed at home and unprofessionally if a player wants to apply these methods to their life. The experience goal of our game is for the player to relate to our characters and to learn how to tackle these thoughts better in the future.
Thread Through The Heart - Capstone Project
Thread through the heart is an interactive narrative based game with emotionally heavy storyline. We tackle topics such as low sense of self and not prioritizing oneself. The game delves into these topics by discussing healing methods by using cognitive behavior therapy. By using these methods the player will be able to determine the best way to handle negative thoughts. The games concept surrounds helping your loved ones in difficult moments while trying to understand them better. The player will experience a characters memories and see how they have attributed to their struggles. They do so by delving into the characters heart. They are then able to hear the characters negative thoughts and counter with positive ones. After hearing all the thoughts they can apply cognitive behavior therapy solutions to try and help the character. This method was chosen because it can be performed at home and unprofessionally if a player wants to apply these methods to their life. The experience goal of our game is for the player to relate to our characters and to learn how to tackle these thoughts better in the future.