Title | Playing It Safe: Mental Health in RPGs Purchase / Wish List |
Game Code | SEM25ND285492 |
Start Date | Friday August 01, 2025 - 11:00 am |
End Date | Friday August 01, 2025 - 12:00 pm |
Cost | $0 |
Tickets Available | 137/150 |
Short Description | When roleplay gets real, where’s the line? Learn how to set boundaries, safeguard mental health, and foster a gaming space that’s immersive and healthy for everyone at the table. |
Long Description | RPGs blur the line between character and self—so how do we keep the game fun without compromising mental well-being? Whether you’re a GM, player, or mental health professional, this panel will explore how to navigate emotional bleed, establish healthy boundaries, and foster a table where horror, drama, and deep roleplay don’t come at the cost of real-life distress. Featuring insights from professional GMs and mental health experts, including Alicia Figliuolo, Beverly M. Griffor, PhD, JD, MBA, MS, Shane Tilton, PhD, and Kayla Balensiefer, LCSW, LICSW, this discussion will equip you with tools to create safer, more mindful gaming spaces. |
Event Type | SEM - Seminar |
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Minimum Players | 10 |
Maximum Players | 150 |
Age Required | Everyone (6+) |
Experience Required | None (You've never played before - rules will be taught) |
Location | ICC |
Room | 244 |
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GM Names | Ashley May King |
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Tournament | 0 |