This is in a series called “Founder’s Corner” written by Game to Grow’s founder Adam Davis. “Juneteenth marks our country’s second independence day,”, the National Museum of African American History and Culture shares, “although it has long celebrated in the African American community, this monumental event remains largely unknown to most Americans.” I’m originally from Texas, […]
In Part 1 of this blog series, we explored how at a recent panel hosted by Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, industry leaders Beth Barrett, Benjamin Gibbard, and J. Kenji López-Alt discussed the roles of cinema, music, and food in combating loneliness and isolation. In this post, we will delve into the second panel at the […]
Loneliness and isolation have become pervasive issues in our society, impacting mental health and well-being. On Wednesday, May 29th, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy visited Seattle to host discussions addressing this epidemic. I had the opportunity to attend the event with Ben Wahl of Ryther, the place I first began my journey as a professional game […]
“The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.” – Carl Jung. Happy Pride! As Pride Month 2024 begins, we are invited to reflect on the power of embracing our true selves and celebrating the rich diversity that makes our community vibrant and strong. Pride Month is a time to honor our […]
In the ever-evolving landscape of education, finding innovative ways to nurture social connection and confidence among students is paramount. Enter Critical Core, the tabletop role-playing game designed to empower learners of all backgrounds. Sage, a school counselor and a passionate advocate for Critical Core, shares the profound impact it’s had on their students. Here’s the […]
While we missed seeing supporters and enthusiasts at PAX East this year, it was an honor to be able to attend and present a full day workshop at the American Occupational Therapy Association conference in Orlando, Florida! I had the awesome opportunity to present alongside Virginia Spielmann, who was instrumental in developing Critical Core and […]
Founder Adam Davis will be presenting with Virginia Spielmann at INSIPRE, the annual conference and expo for occupational therapists, in Orlando, Florida! The six-hour training will be Wednesday, March 20th. Details below! Description You do not need to teach a social skills curriculum! Instead, learn how to harness the power of therapeutically applied table-top role-playing […]
As we announced at the end of 2023, Game to Grow has been undergoing an intentional pause in much of our programming. This invaluable time has provided us an opportunity to deeply reflect on our vision, opportunities for change, and the best way to maximize our impact. Our mission has always been to help people […]
One thing we know from so many of our favorite games is the importance of time to regroup, assess, and plan for the journey ahead. In that spirit, Game to Grow will be pausing our groups and training programs as they currently exist, with a strong intention to restart Game to Grow programs in a […]
Hello, Game to Growniverse! We are Tor, a trans and gay facilitator, and Ellie, a nonbinary, queer facilitator and counselor. We work together to facilitate Game to Grow’s first LGBT+ group and Gender+ groups! These groups have been very special to run and see grow, especially in the face of so much transphobic legislation happening […]