Got questions? Here are some answers:
Most important question:
Q) Is Lookingglass intended to be used as a substitute for professional psychological counseling?
A) No, it is not.
About this game:
Q) I don’t understand. How does this work?
A) Click through it once and see if it starts making sense. There will be a tutorial coming soon!
Q) Who made this?
A) Hi. My name’s Anna. Here’s another website of mine if you’d like to know more.
Q) Why did you make this?
A) Because uncovering and practicing this process has helped me, before I even realized this was what I was doing. I came up with a simple game, trialed it on myself and some friends, received positive feedback, and made it a website. I hope it can help other people too.
Q) Where did this game come from?
A) A lot of reading, listening thinking, epiphanies, trial and error, I guess. A lot of advice, a lot of influences, a lot of teachers and experiences, some of which I’m probably not even aware influenced me in making this.
Can you help me with…?
Q) I’m not sure which strategy to try. What should I do in this situation—
A) Hey, sorry — I can’t help you with that. Please don’t ask me questions like that. You could ask yourself, a therapist, a friend or family member, or any trusted mentor or human in your life.
Q) I need to see a therapist. Can you help me?
A) Unfortunately, I can’t help with that as I’m not a certified therapist. This game is not intended to be a substitute for professional psychological counseling.
Q) What if I have a strategy to meet my need that involves physically harming myself or another person?
A) Please do not do that.
Q) I tried this game and it didn’t help me one bit. What gives?
A) I’m sorry to hear that! If you have feedback on how this game can improve, get in touch! If it’s just not your thing, that’s totally fine too!
Q) Some feelings are incorrect! Some feelings are just… wrong! You’re wrong! People don’t deserve to have their needs met!
A) That’s not a question. All the same, I disagree. So often, it’s the strategy to meet our needs that causes harm to ourselves and others. I hope this game can help you find a different strategy that does not cause harm. Have you tried it?
Future versions of the game?
Q) Are there more games like this to come?
A) Yes! This game is only part one. I’m working on developing at least two further versions, one for 2 or more players to work through interpersonal conflicts, and one for group decision-making.
Q) Can you make this in a workbook format, or make a version for kids, or make it an app?
A) I’d love to! I don’t have the knowledge and skills for publishing or app development, however. If you or someone you know does, please get in touch!
Q) Does this only exist in English?
A) For now, yes. I speak rusty French and very broken Spanish and Portuguese, so I don’t trust myself to translate it. If you’d like to translate this game, please get in touch!
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