Blogging… Tabletop Games as a Social Scaffold: Embracing a Community 29 May 202429 May 2024 In today's... today, digital interactions often overshadow face-to-face connections, and tabletop games have carved a niche as a focal point for social engagement. These games, ranging from classic board games…
Board Games… Throwback Thursday: A Short Literature Review on Games and Autism 7 Sep 202311 Sep 2023 A few years ago, I did my second postgrad. The focus was on working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The content of the course was quite wide and…
RPGs… Unleashing Creativity and Spontaneity: The Art of Improv in Tabletop RPGs 26 Aug 2023 In the realm of tabletop roleplaying games (RPGs), where dice determine destinies and narratives unfurl at the fingertips of players, lies a hidden treasure: the art of improvisation. Far beyond…
Learning… The Power of Tabletop RPGs in Nurturing Mental Health and Building Connections, Part 5: Self-Care and Tabletop RPGs 17 Jun 202317 Jun 2023 Throughout our series on tabletop RPGs and mental health, we have explored the various ways these games can positively impact wellbeing, foster connections, and create inclusive environments. Before moving on…
Learning… The Power of Tabletop RPGs in Nurturing Mental Health and Building Connections, Part 4: Game Mastering and Emotional Wellbeing 10 Jun 202317 Jun 2023 In our previous discussions on tabletop RPGs, we have explored their therapeutic benefits and highlighted the importance of community and connection. Here's a quick recap of the series so far,…
Learning… The Power of Tabletop RPGs in Nurturing Mental Health and Building Connections, Part 3: Community and Connection 3 Jun 202317 Jun 2023 In our exploration of tabletop roleplaying games (RPGs) and their impact on mental health, we have examined the immersive and therapeutic benefits they offer. Before we move on, let's remind…
Learning… The Power of Tabletop RPGs in Nurturing Mental Health and Building Connections, Part 2: The Therapeutic Benefits of RPGs 27 May 202317 Jun 2023 In part 1 of our series, we explored the fundamentals of tabletop RPGs and their ability to provide an immersive escape into empowering fantasy worlds. As a reminder, here's the…
Learning… The Power of Tabletop RPGs in Nurturing Mental Health and Building Connections, Part 1: Introduction to Tabletop RPGs and Mental Health 20 May 202317 Jun 2023 In a world that often feels overwhelming and fast-paced, it's crucial to find activities that support mental health and provide avenues for meaningful connections. Enter tabletop role-playing games (RPGs), a…
RPGs… Throwback Thursday: D&D With Kids 13 Oct 2022 I've taught at my current school for over a decade now, and for most of this time, I have also run an after-school games group for students. The group continues…
Learning… RPGs with Kids: So Much Fun 13 Oct 201813 Oct 2018 I run an RPG group for children. Well, we're a general tabletop gaming group, actually, but D&D is the current focus. For the past few years, we've mainly played board…
Learning… Games & Learning: A Short Literature Review on Games and Autism 2 Jun 2016 Another Start to Another Irregular Series, Games & Learning will focus on both games and... wait for it... learning. As a teacher, I think that games are fantastic tools for…
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