“Tuesdays are usually my least favourite days, except for now, my favourite days... when I did it, I was like, yes, I actually feel like I’ve done something really good today. ”
How does it benefit staff?
Acts as a bridge between staff needs and young people’s interests: staff feel confident that they are providing socioemotional learning, while young people are drawn in by the personalised AR content.
Facilitates the formation of relationships between staff and young people, allowing staff to join young people where they’re at, in their world.
Creates opportunities to discuss important-but-tricky topics.
Bespoke, in-person training provided for your setting, maximises impact.
Detailed staff handbook privided, outlines various activities to further engage young people, or make links across the curriculum.
Flexible use: in-person or remote, one-to-one or small group, focus on engagement or skill improvement.
Use as a structured 8-12 week intervention, with guidance and session plans provided, or use ad-hoc, based on the needs of your setting.
How does it benefit young people?
The unique combination of group-based play, psychologically informed content and personalised AR characters improve:
Emotion regulation
Social problem-solving skills
Resilience
Peer-relationship formation
Communication skills
Confidence
Immersed in the world of the Afterlands, players can safely explore the consequences of their decisions, without fear of judgement, or a set of clear ‘right’ and ‘wrong’ answers.
In-built opportunities for goal setting and reflection promote application to personal situations as and when appropriate.
Structured opportunities for peer leadership roles
Is this just a game?
While this may look like a traditional board game (and it’s fine if young people think it is!), embedded within the content and game mechanics is years of work by psychologists, educators and young people. This ensures that, while fun to play, Dragons of Afterlands is offering opportunities for skill development and personal reflection throughout each game session.
From critically evaluating information to select an ally for a monster battle, to considering how their personalised dragon is feeling at key points, players are encouraged to explore the realms and upskill their dragons, to thrive across the Afterlands.
Intervention Logic
Underpinned by established psychological theories and frameworks, the tool boasts numerous outcomes for adolescents.
What else do we get?
In-person, specialist, bespoke training
Staff handbook
Extra activities
Session plans for use as an 8-12 week intervention
Online check-ins and ongoing support
Membership of the Dragon Champion Community
Discounted rates on all PWFL resources and training offers
Dragons of Afterlands aligns with the PSHE Association curriculum, and the Scottish Curriculum for Excellence. It can also help you reach your school’s Ofsted EIF targets. Enlarge the image to find out more!
