Horror Fandoms Inspire “The Final Girl Worksheet”
Discover the therapeutic power of popular culture with the 'Final Girl Worksheet.' Dive into a unique approach that harnesses horror movie tropes to facilitate introspection, resilience, and personal growth. Perfect for therapists seeking innovative ways to connect with clients.
Chapter 1: Get to Know Roblox
Take time to understand exactly what Roblox is and why children are drawn to it.
Level Up Your Therapeutic Interventions With The Side Quest
Unleash the power of "side quests" in therapy! Our latest post explores how geek therapists can transform everyday tasks into exciting adventures. From creating a Quest Log to hosting a Quest Party, discover innovative interventions to motivate clients and make therapy fun. Level up your therapy game with us today!
Geek Therapy Chronicles: Conventions, Confidentiality, and Chaos!
From conquering comfort zones to protecting client confidentiality, this blog post offers expert tips for geeks and therapists. Embrace your inner geek, find a sidekick, and establish secret signals to navigate conventions with ease. Plus, discover how to decompress after the chaos with self-care and community connections. Gear up and level up for an unforgettable convention season!
5 Cozy Video Games to Play for a Relaxing Mental Break
Take a break from the stress of daily life and dive into a world of comfort with these five cozy video games. From farming simulators to underwater adventures, these games offer calming visuals, soothing soundtracks, and relaxing gameplay. Find your peace and serenity with these cozy gaming experiences.
Fandom Food in Therapy and Educational Settings
Fandom food is a way to explore pop culture, build community, and promote self-expression. This blog discusses ways to use fandom food in therapy and education based on the TAGGS 2023 presentation.
Turning Red: Exploring Asian Diaspora Narratives in Therapy
This post highlights how therapists can use the recent Pixar movie Turning Red to help clients explore their emotions and experiences. The post covers the theoretical framework of Narrative Therapy and explores themes within the film that represent the experiences of Asian American/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) community. This post is based off the presentation provided at 2023 TAGGS.
Earth Day: How to Celebrate and Take Action
Earth Day is a reminder of the importance of environmental protection. Learn about climate anxiety, ways to participate, books to educate, and geek characters promoting environmentalism in our latest blog post.
Member Spotlight: Jessica Medina, LMFT
Meet Jessica Medina, LMFT, a licensed therapist and advocate for integrating geek culture into therapy. Using board games and video games, she engages clients of all ages in conversation about difficult topics. Check out her spotlight to learn more about her practice!
Understanding and Processing Grief Using Geeky Examples
Losing someone or something important to us can be incredibly difficult. As a geek, you might find it helpful to relate your grief to your experiences of loss with your passions and fandoms. This blog post aims to highlight ways to process grief using geeky experiences.
How To Self-Care When The Energy Bar Is Low
Just as we replenish our mana in our favorite games, it's important to replenish our spoons irl. So what do we do on those low-energy days? Read along to find out.
San Diego Comic-Con 2022 Panel
Comic-Con is an annual five-day comic book, science fiction, and film convention at the San Diego Convention Center. This year, I was honored to participate in a panel focused on the fusion of fandom and food.
WonderCon 2022 Panels
WonderCon is an annual three-day comic book, science fiction, and film convention held at the Anaheim Convention Center. This year, I was honored to participate in three panels geared towards mental health, diversity, and community development from fandom.