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2021

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Meet our Presenters

We've gathered some of the top experts in the field to discuss this topic. With years of experience between them, they're well-equipped to offer invaluable insights and perspectives.

Hilary Andreff OTR/L (she/her)

Hilary Andreff OTR/L (she/her)

Josué Cardona M.S.

Josué Cardona M.S.

Founder, Geek Therapy

Menachem Cohen (he/they)

Menachem Cohen (he/they)

Mary Devorak MS, LMFT (she/they)

Mary Devorak MS, LMFT (she/they)

Co-Founder, Healing Checkpoint LLC

Kayla Devorak MS (she/her)

Kayla Devorak MS (she/her)

Geek Therapy, CASTT Gamers

Dr. Kelli Dunlap Psy.D.

Dr. Kelli Dunlap Psy.D.

Community Director, Take This

Jessica Medina LMFT (she/her)

Jessica Medina LMFT (she/her)

CEO/LMFT, Happylilbrains

Kathrin Fischer (she/her)

Kathrin Fischer (she/her)

CEO, Edutale.de

Lorran Garrison School Psychologist, PPS (she/her)

Lorran Garrison School Psychologist, PPS (she/her)

Co-Founder, Little Brainstorm

Timothy Grant Sr. (He, Him)

Timothy Grant Sr. (He, Him)

Program Director, Gaming Approaches Towards Education, LLC

Woody Harris LPC (He/Him)

Woody Harris LPC (He/Him)

Showrunner, Rolling for Change

Tanya Keenan MA, AAC (she/her)

Tanya Keenan MA, AAC (she/her)

Clinician II, Compass Health

Link Keller MA in media psychology (they/them/she/her)

Link Keller MA in media psychology (they/them/she/her)

Media Psychologist, Geek Therapy

Ariel Landrum LMFT (She/Her)

Ariel Landrum LMFT (She/Her)

Maria Laquerre-Diego LMFT; RPT-S  (she/her/hers)

Maria Laquerre-Diego LMFT; RPT-S (she/her/hers)

CEO, Owner, A New Hope Therapy Center

Christy Marx

Christy Marx

William Nation PhD (he/him)

William Nation PhD (he/him)

Board Game Academics/Johns Hopkins University

David Perlman PhD, Medical Ethics, MS, Health Psychology

David Perlman PhD, Medical Ethics, MS, Health Psychology

Clinical Research Project Manager, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Dr. Brian Quinones Ed D, LPC, ACS (he/him)

Dr. Brian Quinones Ed D, LPC, ACS (he/him)

Co-Owner, Gaming Approaches Towards Education, LLC

Gian Manuel Ramos Monserrate M.D. (he/him)

Gian Manuel Ramos Monserrate M.D. (he/him)

Chief Medical Advisor, Geek Therapy

Tinelle Evans Reno LPCC, CASTT GAMER, DM(she/her)

Tinelle Evans Reno LPCC, CASTT GAMER, DM(she/her)

Founder/Licensed Therapist, Journey

Beau Jagr Sheldon (they/he)

Beau Jagr Sheldon (they/he)

Creative, Thoughty/Leading with Class

Julia Stamman LPC, IPT-CST (she/her)

Julia Stamman LPC, IPT-CST (she/her)

Owner, Heart of the Realm, PLLC

Lara Taylor Kester LMFT (she/her)

Lara Taylor Kester LMFT (she/her)

Chief Clinical Advisor, Geek Therapy

Matthew Varrette MSW; RSW

Matthew Varrette MSW; RSW

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Events

Finding My Seat At The Table (Keynote)

April 09, 2021, 02:30 AM
Momma Foxfire

"Corrupting the Youth" - A Brief History of the Demonization of Geek Hobbies and Media

April 09, 2021, 05:30 PM
Brian St. Claire-King

How to Document Progress Notes for Gaming and Geek Interventions

April 09, 2021, 05:30 PM
Ariel Landrum

Leveling Up: Introducing a Wellness Evaluation for Mental Health Professionals to Better Support Gamer Clients

April 09, 2021, 05:30 PM
Steve Kuniak David Delmonico

Welcome to the Dark Side! Exploring Villains and their Use in Therapy

April 09, 2021, 05:30 PM
Maria Laquerre-Diego

Leveling Up: Therapeutic Engagement with Video Games

April 09, 2021, 07:15 PM
Tanya Keenan

Role Playing for Change

April 09, 2021, 07:15 PM
Timothy Grant Woody Harris Brian Quinones Brennan Jordan

Tabletop Therapy for Different Populations: Lessons from Private Practice and College Counseling

April 09, 2021, 07:15 PM
William Nation

Theoretical Orientation is Your Superpower

April 09, 2021, 07:15 PM
Josué Cardona Janina Scarlet

Cowabunga! Finding Your Turtle Power

April 09, 2021, 09:45 PM
Elisa Gambill

Creating an Educational TTRPG

April 09, 2021, 09:45 PM
Richard Oxenham

Incorporation of Videogames into Mindfulness Activities

April 09, 2021, 09:45 PM
Hilary Andreff

Using RPGs in Conflict Resolution

April 09, 2021, 09:45 PM
Josh Heath

Dungeons and Dragons and Autism

April 09, 2021, 11:30 PM
Jamie Ross

Lost & Found: Finding Virtual Communities & Belonging in Fandoms

April 09, 2021, 11:30 PM
Lorran Garrison Jamila Mahfudh Boontarika Sripom

The Game of Life: Using Video Games and Board Games in Therapy

April 09, 2021, 11:30 PM
Christina Scott

Using Games to Teach Science to Non-neurotypical High School Students

April 09, 2021, 11:30 PM
Jacqueline Wetzel

Diversity in Role Play: Facing Discrimination

April 09, 2021, 11:40 PM
Kayla Devorak Timothy Grant Brian Quinones Tinelle Evans Reno Lara Taylor Kester

Story Hurricane: Brainstorming Plot Elements for Therapy

April 10, 2021, 01:40 AM
Max Yoder

Gaming in Therapy (Roblox and Animal Crossing)

April 10, 2021, 05:30 PM
Jessica Medina

Grief in Video Games

April 10, 2021, 05:30 PM
Link Keller

Positive Psychology and the World of Gaming

April 10, 2021, 05:30 PM
Christina Scott

Sleight of Hand: These TTRPG Mechanics to Make Your D&D Therapy Game Better

April 10, 2021, 05:30 PM
Julia Stamman

Therapeutic and Educational TTRPG in Germany

April 10, 2021, 05:30 PM
Kathrin Fischer

Comicspedia: Origin Story

April 10, 2021, 07:15 PM
Patrick O'Connor
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