988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: What It Is, What It Isn’t and Considerations
What the 988 Lifeline is and How It Works The 988 Lifeline, like 911, is a national number which will connect you to a call center to help you connect…
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Managing Overwhelm at Conventions
Read MoreIf you’ve been to a large convention before, you’ve probably had an experience like this: You’re midway through the weekend. You’ve seen some great panels, explored the expo hall, and…
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Harassment at Conventions
Read MoreArticle preface: Topics including forms of harassment, consumption of alcohol, and similar ideas are covered in this content. Yay, I’m going to a convention!! Attending a games convention is exciting!…
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Staying Safe at Conventions – COVID and Beyond
Read MoreHowever you chose to approach the COVID pandemic, it’s evident that it has dramatically changed how we assess risks when participating in social activities. With many conventions having re-opened their…
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How to Survive (and Even Thrive at) Conventions
Read MoreConventions can be amazing! We sometimes wait all year for our favorite convention, and some people spend thousands of dollars to travel to attend. For some of us, conventions mean…
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Extremism, identity fusion, and gaming cultures
Read MoreWhile we know extremist content, radicalization, and recruitment is occurring in games, there is still little understanding how and why this may be of a particular concern within gaming communities.
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Finding a Good Fit in a Therapist
Read MoreFinding the right therapist can take time and consideration. Although finding a therapist can be a complex topic, let’s talk about some tips to help identify what you need in a therapist to join you on your mental health journey.
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Advocating for Yourself in Therapy
Read MoreTherapeutic relationships are imperfect. Like all relationships, therapeutic relationships can contain disagreements, disconnects, or times when you just aren’t on the same page…. As a client, you have every right to ask for what you need. Generally speaking, your therapy is your therapy.