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Here you will find our blog articles updated weekly! We cover a wide array of topics and try to include helpful links for you to find further information.
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Gender Conversations; a Guide for Parents
Talking about gender with your children can be difficult. Dr. Jonathan Anslow provides this guide for parents for how to discuss gender with their children.
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Reading an Unfinished Book Series
Reading an ongoing series is a risk, it might never be finished or you might be waiting years for the next book. Why then take the risk?
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Autism in Women and Girls
More and more women and girls are being diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, in this article we will discuss what is behind the rise in diagnoses, how Autism presents in women and girls, the challenges they face and how to find support through diagnosis and therapy.
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Leaving for College
Leaving for college can both be exciting and difficult. Here are a few tips to help with the transition to college.
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How Behavior is Rewarded in Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPG)
Behavioral reinforcement is built into tabletop gaming.
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Should ADHD Actually Be Called “IDD”?
Social media like TikTok is littered with ADHD misinformation, while youths’ trust in mental health professionals is at a remarkable low. Would a formal or informal label change help? Some experts think so, and believe “Intention Deficit Disorder” may be a helpful, accurate option.
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How are Tabletop Role-Playing Games Played?
A GM gets ready to lead their players through a TTRPG session
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The Magic Circle
Dr. Megan Connell explores the idea of the magic circle in her continuing series on using tabletop role-playing games in therapy.
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What Are Role-Playing Games (RPGs)?
In learning about using TTRPGs in therapy it is important to understand the fundamental underpinnings of the topic. This article works to explain the basics of what an RPG is. We will explore the three key elements of RPGs and how they impact gameplay.
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TTRPG Series Introduction
The first in an ongoing series about Tabletop Role-Playing games. This article is the first in a series discussing what TTRPGs are, how they are played, and how therapists are using them to help their clients.
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Whatever Happened to the Whatever Generation?
Gen X is now in their midlife and are mentally fairing worse than their parents or grandparents at the same age. Why is this and what can they do to help themselves?
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Virtual Reality (VR) Therapy at a Glance
Virtual Reality may be the future of immersive gaming, as well as therapy! From the office to the Army, VR is being used with remarkable efficacy to treat mental health and improve well-being.
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Dungeons and Dragons (DnD) Therapy at a Glance.
Dungeons and Dragons has had a rise in popularity, and some therapists, including psychologists at HealthQuest, are finding innovative and evidence based ways to use it in therapy!
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Does OpenAI Like ChatGPT Surpass Human Intelligence (HI)?!
What is A.I., and Will It Soon Surpass Human Intelligence (HI)?! Dr. Kelly juxtaposes the processing capabilities of computers and humans to determine gaps and overlaps of potential
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7 Tips for Finding a Therapist
Finding a therapist can be difficult following these 7 steps can help you as you find the provider who is right for you.
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Understanding The Different Provider Types
There are many different types of therapists and councilors out there. This article is to help you start to understand what all the different credentials are. This information can help you in finding the provider who is right for your therapy needs.
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Addiction is like riding a bike…
An examination of how procedural learning relates to addiction and recovery by Chris Love, addictions councilor.
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Can Video Games Help People With ADHD?
Can video games help to improve the well-being and behavioral functioning of those with ADHD? Dr. Kelly discusses the research and common practices.