Episode 13 - It Takes Two: Couples Therapy, the Game

Spoilers for It Takes Two

Trigger Warnings: Divorce

Today we dive deep into It Takes Two, the award winning game of the year from 2021 that features the most extensive cooperative gameplay of any game we’ve seen. We chat about the foundations of Couples Therapy, what makes a strong relationship, and how the game  pivots our main characters, who are on the brink of divorce, into something more healthy. Come hang out with us as we talk about what makes this game so special from both a gameplay and therapeutic standpoint!

Timestamps:

• Introduction - 00:09
• Our Experience - 00:37
• Spoiler Warning - 02:44
• Description - 03:26
• The Sound Relationship House Theory - 06:01
• The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse - 20:56
• Couple Dynamic - 28:43
• Game Mechanics as Metaphors - 43:10
• Wrapping Up - 58:24

If you are experiencing any sort of mental health distress, or just need someone to talk to, please call 988 contact some of these resources gathered on https://www.nimh.nih.gov/ 

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Resources Used for the Episode:

• Same-sex couple relationship strengths: A review and synthesis of the empirical literature (2000–2016).
• What type of communication during conflict is beneficial for intimate relationships?
• The Gottman Institute

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