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Al‐Krenawi, Alean

doi:10.1023/a:1005311925402

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“…The unconscious must know that we are paying attention, and actions speak louder than words. Symbolic action has been effectively used in ritual and ritual-like performances such as poetic acts of Jodorowski (2010) in the context of psychotherapy (e.g., psychodrama) and counseling (Gilligan, 1993;Bewley, 1995;Al-Krenawi, 1999;Kirmayer, 1999;Cole, 2003). Games also have an inherent potential for symbolic enactment but there is almost no systematic inquiry of such.…”

Section: Authenticity and The Unconsciousmentioning

confidence: 99%

Existential Transformational Game Design: Harnessing the “Psychomagic” of Symbolic Enactment

Rusch

Phelps

2020

Front. Psychol.

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This paper explores indexical symbolic enactment as a way to promote authenticity and inner balance through digital games. Drawing on research from cognitive anthropology, neurobiology, and psychology, the following presents an argument for why and how indexical symbolic enactment can impact us on a deep, unconscious level and contribute to personal transformation. It identifies four high-level guidelines that can inform existential transformative game design: (1) ritual theming (i.e., liberation, transformation, and commemoration/celebration); (2) metaphorical approach; (3) contextual mechanisms that promote a readiness for change and processing; and (4) psychological resonance. It then uses these guidelines as an analytical lens for a case study on the game Papo & Yo ( Minority Media Inc., 2012 ). This analysis shows how indexical symbolic enactment can contribute to a game’s transformative potential and examines missed opportunities when design decisions emphasize gameplay considerations rather than symbolic congruency and psychological resonance.

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Section: Authenticity and The Unconsciousmentioning

confidence: 99%

Existential Transformational Game Design: Harnessing the “Psychomagic” of Symbolic Enactment

Rusch

Phelps

2020

Front. Psychol.

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Healing Principles: A Model for the Use of Ritual in Psychotherapy

Cole¹

2003

Counseling and Values

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The author presents a model, based on 5 healing principles (i.e.. Centering, assessment, gathering energy, directing energy, and gratitude and closure), for using ritual in psychotherapy. Application of the model is illustrated in a case study of a neopagan ritual designed to assist the client in strengthening her sense of self, differentiating from her mother, and making a career decision. The author also suggests using the Healing Principle Ritual Therapy Model with other belief systems.n this article, I present a ritual therapy model, based on five healing principles, that can be used to imbue the therapeutic ritual with sacred mean-

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