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#284: We discuss the first four episodes of WandaVision on Disney Plus. We interpret what’s happening to Wanda as metaphors for grief and loss, and talk about how events so far might be different types of coping mechanisms. The Therapeutic and Applied Geek and Gaming Summit, or TAGGS, is happening April 9-11, 2021. For more information visit https://taggsummit.org . Questions? Comments? Discuss th...

#283: Season 7 starts here! We have some big, exciting announcements to share, but this episode is all about Geek Therapy’s mission: To advocate for the effective use of popular media in therapeutic, educational, and community practice. The Therapeutic and Applied Geek and Gaming Summit, or TAGGS, is happening April 9-11, 2021. For more information visit https://taggsummit.org . Questions? Comment...

#282: In the last episode we shared an update regarding the case being litigated before the US Patent and Trademark Office. This week, we address how the infringement of the Geek Therapy trademark affects everyone in the community, in one way or another, whether we realize it or not. For any questions or reports regarding the trademark situation, send an email to tm@geektherapy.com or use the repo...

#281: Here’s the latest on the Geek Therapy trademark dispute, currently being litigated before the US Patent and Trademark Office. To help us by reporting infringement or confusion, send an email to tm@geektherapy.com or use the report form at geektherapy.com/tm . Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. Ask us anything through the  Question Queue  and we’ll answer on the show: ...

#280: For our last episode of 2020 we take a look back at some of the most meaningful media of the year, for us. And of course, our yearly tradition of diving into Link’s media journal! Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. Ask us anything through the  Question Queue  and we’ll answer on the show:  geektherapy.com/qq — Check out the GT Network: network.geektherapy.com GT Forum...

#274: Our favorite media is a great way to get exposed to new ideas because our personal experiences are so limited. Repeated exposure to those ideas in different stories reminds us that other people’s lives may be very different to our own. Support Geek Therapy on Patreon and get your welcome kit!   Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. Ask us anything through the  Question Q...

#273: How do you celebrate Halloween in a year that feels like a horror film? Support Geek Therapy on Patreon and get your welcome kit!   Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. Ask us anything through the  Question Queue  and we’ll answer on the show:  geektherapy.com/qq — Check out the GT Network: network.geektherapy.com GT Forum: forum.geektherapy.com GT Discord: geektherapy....

#272: Lara had a close call recently and reflects on how to prepare for a moment of crisis. It turns out there’s a game for that. Support Geek Therapy on Patreon and get your welcome kit!   Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. Ask us anything through the  Question Queue  and we’ll answer on the show:  geektherapy.com/qq — Check out the GT Network: network.geektherapy.com GT F...

#271: Josué presented at The Bodhana Group’s annual Save Against Fear event with former co-host Brandon Saxton and GT newcomer Joe Serrano on the therapeutic aspects of DIY and maker culture. We discuss building at different scales, from 3D printed miniatures to Gundam models to cosplay. Support Geek Therapy on Patreon and get your welcome kit!   Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT...

#265: Lara’s been playing Ghost of Tsushima and loves how the game encourages you to stop and reflect on your experience when you rest. That’s a very good skill practice. Support Geek Therapy on Patreon and get your welcome kit!   Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. Ask us anything through the  Question Queue  and we’ll answer on the show:  geektherapy.com/qq — Check out the...

#264: TV shows sometimes take a break from the main story with filler episodes, but if a break is too long, does it becomes avoidance? We do the same thing. How do we know if we know if we are taking a break or avoiding something? Support Geek Therapy on Patreon and get your welcome kit!   Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. Ask us anything through the  Question Queue  and w...

#263: A listener wrote in asking how to make sense of feeling happy during a pandemic while everyone else seems to be miserable. They’re not alone. We discuss media that can help us understand how we feel and how to share our feelings with people who aren’t as happy right now. Support Geek Therapy on Patreon and get your welcome kit!   Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. Ask...

#262: This year our favorite conventions, including E3 and San Diego Comic-Con, were all online. Virtual conventions are a necessity during this pandemic so we discuss what it’s been like to attend so many of them, as well as what seems to work and what doesn’t. We think they’re a great way to gather and connect when done right. Support Geek Therapy on Patreon and get your welcome kit!   Questions...

#261: Is there a better way to process heartbreak or loss than through a good breakup song? One of us went through a breakup recently and it wasn’t until a few breakup songs that they started to make sense of how they were feeling. Support Geek Therapy on Patreon and get your welcome kit!   Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. Ask us anything through the  Question Queue  and...

#260: From mental health symptoms to how to survive an apocalypse, what we see in TV and movies shapes our view of the world. Life is usually not as seen on TV, but you may not realize it if that’s your only source of information. Support Geek Therapy on Patreon and get your welcome kit!   Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. Ask us anything through the  Question Queue  and w...

#259: Revisiting old media can lead to new insights. Whether it’s because you or the world have changed, media we care about can still help us understand and process our thoughts and feelings. Regardless of how old it is or how many times we’ve seen it before. Support Geek Therapy on Patreon and get your welcome kit!   Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. Ask us anything thro...

#258: The excessive amount of time you’re spending scrolling through dystopian news has a name: Doomscrolling. And it can’t be good for your mental health. Support Geek Therapy on Patreon and get your welcome kit!   Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. Ask us anything through the  Question Queue  and we’ll answer on the show:  geektherapy.com/qq — Check out the GT Network: ne...

#257: The ability to express your thoughts and feelings are essential to any meaningful experience. Previews of Cyberpunk 2077 inspired this discussion on the importance of self-expression. Support Geek Therapy on Patreon and get your welcome kit!   Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. Ask us anything through the  Question Queue  and we’ll answer on the show:  geektherapy.com...

#256: Physical activity is great for your mental health. So how do you stay active at home during a pandemic? Let’s discuss some of the ways we can work out while in quarantine. Support Geek Therapy on Patreon and get your welcome kit!   Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. Ask us anything through the  Question Queue  and we’ll answer on the show:  geektherapy.com/qq — Check...

#255: The TV show Cops was just canceled after 33 years and it feels like we’re about to enter a new era of police representation in media. Fictional police stories influence what we know and how we feel about law enforcement, especially if you’ve had limited experience with the justice system. Support Geek Therapy on Patreon and get your welcome kit!   Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on...

#254: Is there a connection between growing up on great fictional stories of resistance and standing up against racism and police brutality? We think so. At the very least, Star Wars, The Matrix, and some of our other favorite resistance stories can help us talk about what’s happening today. Support Geek Therapy on Patreon and get your welcome kit!   Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on th...