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Ep. 91: This episode is an interview with Asi Burak, CEO of Power Play, the Chairman of the organization Games for Change (G4C), and co-author of Power Play: How Video Games Can Save the World . This interview was previously posted on Headshots . Notes: Asi Burak –  http://asiburak.com/ Power Play (Amazon Link) –  http://a.co/5gKIqeU — Come chat with us on Geek Therapy Community Facebook Group:  h...

Ep.90: Content Warning: Suicide This week we briefly talk about the Netflix show 13 Reasons Why (see Jedi Counsel for more discussion), two episodes of Chicago Med, the live-action Beauty and the Beast, and Josué shares some (probably) unpopular opinions about Power Rangers, Iron Fist, and Ghost in the Shell while addressing the many relatable themes in each. Notes 13 Reasons Why –  http://bit.ly/...

Ep. 89: Micaela Blei, storyteller and Senior Manager of The Moth Education Program, chats with Josué about the power of storytelling. Please fill out our quick audience survey!  http://bit.ly/2mU9KQB Notes: Theft –  https://youtu.be/0SzsrTOZm0A Oregon Trail –  https://youtu.be/hXKPYfzEcqk Altered –  https://youtu.be/Wtyj7csSZr8 Micaela Blei at the School of Visual Arts’ Design for Social Innovatio...

Ep. 88: Jack Berkenstock comes on the show to talk to us about the Bodhana Group, Save Against Fear, and using tabletop gaming as a directed therapeutic and clinical practice. Please fill out our quick audience survey! http://bit.ly/2mU9KQB Notes: The Bodhana Group – http://www.thebodhanagroup.org/ Game to Grow on YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC27sJEo6QLVyiyuKKFiKreQ — Come chat with...

Ep. 87: This week Josué interviews Dr. Kathryn Gordon and Brandon Saxton from Jedi Counsel, the newest show on the Geek Therapy Network. Their show explores mental health through fictional characters so we talk a little about their show, the DSM, media’s responsibility to show correct portrayals of mental health and more. You can find Jedi Counsel at  www. Jedi-Counsel.com . — Come chat with us on...

#86: We’re celebrating the release of Logan with a true story of Wolverine helping someone out through a tough time, our favorite versions of the character, and finally, at the end, a spoiler-filled discussion of the movie. — Come chat with us on Geek Therapy Community Facebook Group:  http://bit.ly/2jwHRv8 Find us at  www. GeekTherapy.com |  @GeekTherapy  | Lara:  @GeekTherapist  | Josué:  @Josue...

#85: This week we talk a bit about the first LGBT character in a Disney movie, a quick line in a Supergirl episode, mental health talk in Batman: The Telltale Series, dialogue choices in Horizon Zero Down, and positive mental health in the original Psychonauts. ​ Note: PAX East panel information –  http://east.paxsite.com/schedule/panel/cards-vs-psychology . ‘Cards Against Humanity’ Co-Creator Sen...

#84: Content Warning: Pulse Nightclub Shooting This week we discuss the comic book anthology ‘Love is Love’ which was created in honor of the victims of the 2016 mass shooting at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida. We wrap up with a discussion about PSAs and responsibility in media. Notes: Love is Love on Amazon –  http://amzn.to/2lQtq6J Grandfather Shares How Destiny Helped Save His Life – ...

#83: This week Lara and Josué talk about the LEGO Batman Movie, mental health representation in some of their favorite shows, the potential of mirror stories as conversation starters, and somehow end up talking about the biggest blockbusters they are looking forward to this year. — Come chat with us on Geek Therapy Community Facebook Group:  http://bit.ly/2jwHRv8 Find us at  www. GeekTherapy.com |...

#82: This week we discuss an issue of Wonder Woman Rebirth, the new DC comedy Powerless, Syfy’s The Magicians, La La Land, and we briefly bring up Marvel’s Latina Queer superhero America Chávez. Come chat with us on Geek Therapy Community Facebook Group:  http://bit.ly/2jwHRv8 Find us at  www. GeekTherapy.com |  @GeekTherapy  | Lara:  @GeekTherapist  | Josué:  @JosueACardona *We are currently buil...

#81: This week we discuss playing games as rest, Supergirl, Steven Universe, Legends of Tomorrow, Ellen’s use of Finding Dory to discuss a political issue, and Josué has an idea for a geeky political project. Join the Geek Therapy Community Facebook Group:  http://bit.ly/2jwHRv8 Find us at  www. GeekTherapy.com |  @GeekTherapy  | Lara:  @GeekTherapist  | Josué:  @JosueACardona *We are currently bu...

#80: Lara talks about going to see the live version of Alison Bechdel’s Fun Home and Josué shares some insights from playing Telltale’s The Walking Dead with his nephew. Join the Geek Therapy Community Facebook Group:  http://bit.ly/2jwHRv8 Find us at  www. GeekTherapy.com |  @GeekTherapy  | Lara:  @GeekTherapist  | Josué:  @JosueACardona *We are currently building the  Geek Therapy Library  which...

#79: We discuss an unhealthy relationship metaphor and gender fluidity in Steven Universe, gender pronouns in 2064: Read Only Memories, and a new research article titled “Pow! Boom! Kablam! Effects of viewing superhero programs on aggressive, prosocial, and defending behaviors in preschool children” … We have a few things to say about that article. Join the GT community in our new Facebook group:...

#78: This week Lara and Josué discuss what Geek Therapy is all about and how to convey that message. Help! We look at the past, present, and future of GT to take stock and improve our message. Find us at  www. GeekTherapy.com |  @GeekTherapy  | Lara: @GeekTherapist  | Josué:  @JosueACardona *We are currently building the  Geek Therapy Library  which is designed to help fans communicate through the...

#77: This week Josué interviews Jason Docton, Director of Care at Anxiety Gaming, a non-profit dedicated to providing mental health resources for the gaming community. From the AG website: “From donating video game consoles to foster homes, to matching gamers with the perfect therapist, to completely covering the cost of mental health care for those that couldn’t otherwise afford it. We make menta...

#76: Josué interviews Brady Faye and Kelsey Dickerson after they interviewed him for a documentary on the power of Geek culture to empower individuals and communities. Brad and Kelsey talk about their experience during the production so far, including meeting George R. R. Martin, and what they hope to accomplish with the project. Featuring our first-ever Friends reference and some sports talk! Che...

#75: On this episode, we look at Miles Morales and his friend Ganke, Michelle Trachtenberg’s Guidance, #MentalHealthRep and sexual identity on Shameless. We wrap things up with a deep dive into Wonder Woman being appointed and then being stripped of the role of United Nations honorary Ambassador for the Empowerment of Women and Girls. www. GeekTherapy.com |  @GeekTherapy  | Lara:   @GeekTherapist...

#74: BONUS EPISODE! Let’s talk about Rogue One: A Star Wars Story! We recorded this a few hours after watching it. FULL SPOILERS. This is a reaction episode so not our usual type of discussion. Let us know what you thought of the movie! www. GeekTherapy.com | @GeekTherapy | Lara:   @GeekTherapist | Josué:  @JosueACardona *We are currently building the  Geek Therapy Library  which is designed to he...

#73: This week we quickly cover some Ms. Marvel, Avengers, and Moon Girl, and a Black Mirror episode brings up the concept of nostalgia so we talk about what that is. www. GeekTherapy.com | @GeekTherapy | @GeekTherapist | @JosueACardona *We are currently building the  Geek Therapy Library  which is designed to help fans communicate through their favorite movies, books, and games. It is a resource...

#72: On this episode we discuss Josué’s current obsession with Dragon Ball Super, positivity, collaboration, and bromance in Final Fantasy XV, Street Fighter competitive champion and transgender hero Ricki Ortiz, Supergirl and sexuality, Disney’s  Moana, cultural representation, and the animated short Inner Workings. — Come chat with us on Geek Therapy Community Facebook Group:  http://bit.ly/2jwH...

#71: We discuss obscurials in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, the “Vigilante” episode of Arrow, Bryan Lee O’Malley’s Snotgirl, and Lara has a great Yu-Gi-Oh! story. — Come chat with us on Geek Therapy Community Facebook Group:  http://bit.ly/2jwHRv8 Find us at  www. GeekTherapy.com  |  @GeekTherapy  | Lara:  @GeekTherapist  | Josué:  @JosueACardona *We are currently building the  Geek The...

#70: We talk about some strategies for coping with the holiday stress, Doctor Strange, and the best holiday of all Black Friday. Also how not to spend all your money on Black Friday. — Come chat with us on Geek Therapy Community Facebook Group:  http://bit.ly/2jwHRv8 Find us at  www. GeekTherapy.com  |  @GeekTherapy  | Lara:  @GeekTherapist  | Josué:  @JosueACardona *We are currently building the ...

#69: We share some content that helped us post-election and we discuss Black Panther, DC Bombshells, Miles Morales Spider-Man’s grandmother making an appearance, Riri Williams and gun violence, Josué’s similarities to Moon Girl, and Supergirl. — Come chat with us on Geek Therapy Community Facebook Group:  http://bit.ly/2jwHRv8 Find us at  www. GeekTherapy.com  |  @GeekTherapy  | Lara:  @GeekTherap...

#68: Josué interviews Adam Davis and Adam Johns, professional game masters and founders of Wheelhouse Workshop, where they run groups using tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons to help teens build real-life social skills. This is part 1 (of 2) of the interview. For the second half check out the episode “How To Be A Therapeutic RPG Game Master” on Rolling For Change . If you are...

#67: This week we’re discussing the graphic novel “Ghosts” by Raina Telgemeier. We love it and believe it could be a great resource for addressing death and illness with others. Even if the date has passed, you can still support Extra-Life through  Lara’s Extra-Life page ! Library update! It’s still under construction but it now lives at  library.geektherapy.com .  — Come chat with us on Geek Ther...