Geek Therapy
Virtual Workshop
The WCA virtual spring workshop presentation is on Geek Therapy
March 16th,2024 900am-1:00pm Mtn
Members=FREE
Students=$15
Non-members=$30.
4 CE Credits
Geek Therapy is an emerging practice that taps into the interests and culture of clients to enhance building rapport and create lasting change through means that are easily incorporated into the client's life. This training will help counselors understand the basics of Geek Therapy and identify ways to begin incorporating it into existing practices. Methods will include both didactic and experiential activities.
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Learning Objectives:
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To be able to understand a basic definition of geek therapy.
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To be able to identify elements of geek culture that can be used in the therapeutic process.
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To gain a basic grasp of using Table Top Role Playing Games as a therapeutic intervention.
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To understand the application of geek therapy in family, grief, and crisis settings.
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To be able to understand the limitations of and ethical concerns related to using geek therapy.
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Presented by John Stinebaugh, Certified Geek Therapist, and Jeremy D. Bay, Geek therapist in Training.
If you meet with people who have or may have geeky interests, or you are interested in how to bring your geeky interests into the therapy room this training is for you. Geek therapy is a great tool for building rapport and meeting clients where they are.
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We will discuss some of the theories and methods related to using Geek Therapy. Case examples will be offered as well as specific interventions that you can use to help you unlock the potential of this intervention. You will get the chance to discover your gamer type, archetype, and character class for role-playing games. We will also play a brief version of either Dungeons and Dragons or Kids on Bikes as the group prefers.
Fun and helping in the same event? What's not to love?!
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Wyoming Counseling Association has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No 2051. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. WCA is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
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Wyoming Counseling Association has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, NBCC ACEP No 2051.
Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. WCA is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
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The Wyoming Counseling Association (WCA) has hosted a series of enriching annual conferences, offering both in-person and virtual attendance options. These events have featured diverse themes, ranging from mindfulness and trauma-informed care to ethical practices and suicide prevention. Attendees benefit from 15+ possible Continuing Education (CE) hours. Such conferences not only facilitate knowledge acquisition and support for professionals but also serve as a platform for gaining valuable CE credits, at a significant discount for WCA members.
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