Family the Greatest Show on Earth

This is an interactive game to help families open up communication, identify problem areas, and allows for a non-confrontational way to voice concerns. It is written with language to allow it to be used by any family constellation avoiding terms such as mother, father, brother, and sister. The cards are designed to address a myriad of issues, such as division of work load, who is in charge, how the family overcomes challenges, and the communication style in the home.

This game can be used as an assessment tool, as many diverse issues can appear. Counselors should also pay attention to how the family members behave while playing. Do they encourage one another? Do they give hostile body language based on answers they do not like? Do they respond with empathy, or the lack thereof? It can also offer an opportunity to model appropriate behavior and communication.

This game is available in print, as a PDF download, or in telehealth form, as shown in the video.