Whilst I am a therapist who specialises in working with Disabled and Queer communities, I am also an avid LARPer. I’ve talked a little on the power of LARP and TTRPGs on therapy in a previous article which you can find here. I’ve recently decided to converge my professional work with my huge passion ofContinueContinue reading “Disability & Inclusion in LARP”
Category Archives: Geek Therapy
Encanto: Using Cinema and Media in a Therapeutic Way
When you think about it, movies like Encanto and Inside Out are perfect examples of applying mental health and psychological concepts to a wider demographic. Have you ever tried to articulate with a therapist or professional about your concerns but they looked perplexed? That can be incredibly isolating. Finding a shared language between myself and my clients is probably one of the most important aspects on relationship building.
D&D, LARP and RPGs
Have you ever wanted to escape from the world? Ever found yourself fantasizing “what if”? Ever wondered what it’s like not to suppress certain characteristics or qualities? Table Top and Live Action Role Play are just some ways that we can achieve that.
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