We are thrilled to announce that the schedule for the highly anticipated GeekED Conference 2024 has been finalized! This year’s conference promises to be exciting and informative yet, featuring a diverse lineup of presenters, engaging sessions, and the opportunity to earn Continuing Education (CE) credit hours.
Conference Highlights:
- Dates: July 26-27, 2024
- Location: Texas Christian University in Fort Worth Texas
Presenters:
We are honored to have a distinguished group of presenters who are leaders in their fields. This year’s lineup includes:
- Beverly Griffor
- John F. Stinebaugh
- Jeremy Edge
- Dawn Davis
- Lydia-Rae Wehmeyer
- Alan Sivakumaran
- Amanda Duncan and Bryan Duncan, Ph.D
- Joe LeConte
- Crisanta Searway
- April Luman
- Antoinettemarie Kalmus & Lindsey Grove
- Anthony Bean
Earn CE Credit Hours:
Attendees will have the opportunity to earn Continuing Education credit hours by participating in various sessions throughout the conference. Detailed information about the CE credits will be provided during registration and at the conference itself.
Topics Include: (subject to change)
Review of the Literature: What do we know about the use of TTRPGs with older adults?
Geek Therapy in Crisis Settings
Helping Those Stuck in the Web: Gaming, Social Media, and Balancing General Screen Use
Lessons from Beauty and the Beast about Self-Esteem and Relationships
The Intersection and Application of Internal Family Systems Therapy and TTRPGs
Mental Health and Wellness in Tabletop Gaming
Child-Centered Play Therapy Theory played out through Andy in the Toy Story Series
Helping Nerdy students build community with tabletop role playing games (Part 1: Understanding the need)
Helping nerdy students build community with tabletop role playing games (Part 2: The game)
Gaming in mental health: Across media discussion
Topic: Incorporating Geek Culture while Utilizing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with Elementary-Aged Students in a Small-Group Setting
The use of geek culture and player characters in Ego State Therapy interventions in relation to dissociative disorders.
Building Our Internal Skill Tree Through Geek Culture
Lessons from Dungeons and Dragons: Using roleplaying techniques to develop empathy, cooperation and critical skills.
Utilizing Anime As A Medium For Teaching Applied Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills.
Anime Therapy for All Ages
The Sociocultural Mythos Theory & Geek Culture – Intro to Geek Culture
The Sociocultural Mythos Theory & Geek Culture – The Theory
The Sociocultural Mythos Theory & Geek Culture – Clinical Interventions
Level Up: Mastering HIPAA Compliance in Video Game-Based Therapy
Schedule Overview:
The conference will feature a range of sessions, including:
- Keynote Addresses
- Workshops and Panels
- Networking Opportunities
- Closing Special Event
Registration:
Registration is now open! Secure your spot today to join fellow educators, therapists, and enthusiasts at GeekED Conference 2024.
We look forward to seeing you at the GeekED Conference 2024!
Contact Us: For any inquiries, please contact us at geeked@geektheraputics.com.
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