{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65d517988c285e0016aeaf95/67c5382a22548f888801d6dd?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Episode 13 - It Takes Two: Couples Therapy, the Game","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/65d517988c285e0016aeaf95/1740978053016-8afdffe2-4fb8-4442-b8b9-575986531d76.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><em>Spoilers for It Takes Two</em></p><p><br></p><p><em>Trigger Warnings: Divorce</em></p><p><br></p><p>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&nbsp; 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!</p><p><br></p><p>Timestamps:</p><ul><li>Introduction - 00:09</li><li>Our Experience - 00:37</li><li>Spoiler Warning - 02:44</li><li>Description - 03:26</li><li>The Sound Relationship House Theory - 06:01</li><li>The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse - 20:56</li><li>Couple Dynamic - 28:43</li><li>Game Mechanics as Metaphors - 43:10</li><li>Wrapping Up - 58:24</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>If you are experiencing any sort of mental health distress, or just need someone to talk to, please call <strong>988 </strong>contact some of these resources gathered on <a href=\"https://www.nimh.nih.gov/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.nimh.nih.gov/</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Feel free to message us with suggestions for games or questions at our socials and we’ll respond to your question on the upcoming pod! Be sure to follow us on socials like <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@MindControllersPod\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Youtube</a>, <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/mindcontrollerspod/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a>, <a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/mindcontrollers.bsky.social\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Bluesky</a>, <a href=\"https://x.com/mindconpod\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter</a>, and <a href=\"https://www.twitch.tv/mindcontrollerspod\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Twitch</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Don’t forget to Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast listening app!</p><p><br></p><p>Support our Patreon at <a href=\"http://patreon.com/MindControllers\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">patreon.com/MindControllers</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Tracks are:</p><p>&nbsp;\"We Decide\" by Tatami</p><p><br></p><p>Night in Kyoto by AVBE:</p><p>https://uppbeat.io/t/avbe/night-in-kyoto</p><p>License code: OY9ADKUOX62ZMAXY</p><p><br></p><p>Podcast Art by <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/_forza_art/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@_forza_art</a> on Instagram</p><p><br></p><h1>Resources Used for the Episode:</h1><ul><li><a href=\"https://psycnet.apa.org/buy/2017-00534-001\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Same-sex couple relationship strengths: A review and synthesis of the empirical literature (2000–2016).</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2352250X16300045\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">What type of communication during conflict is beneficial for intimate relationships?</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.gottman.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Gottman Institute </a></li></ul><p><br></p>","author_name":"Brandon Craw and Joe Moreno"}