TitleSanity & Sensitivity: Approaching Mental Health in Gaming
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Game CodeSEM24ND258859
Start DateSunday August 04, 2024 - 10:00 am
End DateSunday August 04, 2024 - 11:00 am
Cost$0
Tickets Available0/70
Short DescriptionGames sometimes pull from aspects of psychology — sanity, phobias, manias — but how does one approach these subjects with sensitivity? Explore how to use these tools responsibly and constructively.
Long DescriptionAs gamers, we often find that games can feel therapeutic — providing a means to catharsis through compelling stories and immersive role-play. But when mechanics mirror aspects of mental health, the line between healing and harm can easily blur. Whether you're a therapy professional or simply want to provide a safe environment at your table, this discussion will explore how to approach such topics responsibly. Featuring professional GM's and therapy professionals who have first-hand experience grappling with these issues, this insightful conversation will provide you with a tool-set to better approach sanity, mental health, and trauma at your table. Featuring Ashley May King, Alicia Figliuolo, Beverly M. Griffor, PhD, JD, MBA, MS, Shane Tilton, PhD, and Kayla Balensiefer, LCSW, LICSW
Event TypeSEM - Seminar
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Minimum Players50
Maximum Players70
Age RequiredTeen (13+)
Experience RequiredNone (You've never played before - rules will be taught)
LocationCrowne Plaza
RoomHaymarket Station A
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GM NamesAshley May King
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