| Title | Beyond the Dice: How Games Fostered Connection For A Neurodivergent & Queer Community Purchase / Wish List |
| Game Code | TRD25ND272456 |
| Start Date | Wednesday July 30, 2025 - 10:00 am |
| End Date | Wednesday July 30, 2025 - 11:00 am |
| Cost | $0 |
| Tickets Available | 40/40 |
| Short Description | Tabletop games build community for queer & neurodivergent folks. A mental health professional shares how games foster connection & safe spaces with practical applications. |
| Long Description | Tabletop games became the foundation for a thriving community of neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ individuals in Lynchburg, VA. This talk explores how shared play combats isolation and fosters belonging. A mental health professional shares insights from organized community game nights and from a therapy group, highlighting how games create safe spaces and promote mental well-being for those with intersecting identities. Discover how role-playing encourages self-expression and how games provide a framework for social connection and cognitive growth. Learn practical tips for building inclusive gaming communities that embrace diversity and celebrate the power of connection. |
| Event Type | TRD - Trade Day Event |
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| Group/Company | Creekside Therapeutics |
| Minimum Players | 1 |
| Maximum Players | 40 |
| Age Required | Everyone (6+) |
| Experience Required | None (You've never played before - rules will be taught) |
| Location | JW |
| Room | 105 |
| Table | |
| GM Names | Jessica Coleman |
| Web Address | |
| Email Contact | [email protected] |
| Tournament | 0 |
