This panel was originally presented at PAX West 2021! Panel Description: There is a lot of discussion on inclusivity and equality within game spaces, but what happens when the criticisms towards marginalized genders become internalized? How do you navigate geek and gaming spaces if you doubt you even belong? Join this panel of accomplished […]
This presentation was originally made to the APA 2021 Symposium, where a group of us presented about the therapeutic application of tabletop role-playing games. Program Description: Presentations will introduce the therapeutic application of tabletop role-playing games, review relevant literature, and present recent clinical advancements and research findings. General Statement: Individuals struggling with mental health […]
PAX West is over, and even if you couldn’t attend in-person or virtually, you can still see our panel presentations! Below is the panel #actuallyautistic GMs: Panel Description: Many autistic individuals struggle across social settings, but really shine behind a dungeon master’s screen. Join our panel of autistic game masters to learn more about what […]
We’re so excited to announce a collaborative fundraising event partnering with Penny Arcade’s “C” Team and Crawlspaces & Critters! Spice & Dice is a special event benefiting Game to Grow’s nonprofit mission, mixing the action and excitement of Dungeons and Dragons with the extreme heat of spicy chili peppers! In this unique one-shot D&D event, […]
Are you ready for PAX West? We’re sad we won’t be able to connect with our community in person at a table this year, but we’re grateful for the virtual options to connect at PAX West this year! Game to Grow has three panels that will be featured digitally – and can tune in live […]
I had the opportunity to chat with Fenway Jones and Holly Conrad as part of Jasper’s Game Day’s YouTube series Every Roll Matters! In the conversation, we talk not only about Game to Grow’s therapeutic use of tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons and Dragons, but the impact of social media on mental health, our own […]
I was the first guest on Wyrmworks Publishing’s new podcast series Gaining Advantage! The interview begins at 13:22 and runs through 51:32. It’s a nice long interview in which Dale and I talked about how important inclusion is in tabletop role-playing games, Game to Grow’s therapeutic tabletop role-playing game groups, and a few exciting new […]
We’re gearing up for PAX East Online, and are thrilled that the online platform means more of our community will be able to join! We have two panels that will be featured this year, and have also pulled together a list of panels that we are excited to watch. Know of any great panels we […]
I recently had the opportunity to appear with Laurie Hardie on several local Seattle radio stations! What a fun treat to be on Movin92.5, a radio station I used to listen to on my commutes to my old teaching job years ago, and now I could be interviewed and talk about Game to Grow’s therapeutic […]
Adam Davis was recently featured on the podcast The Next Session, hosted by Adam and Allysa Johns. They answer community questions and give advice to support your next tabletop role-playing game. They talk playing D&D in the 90s, struggle with celebrity names, and provide great insights on running your next TTRPG. The group gives advice […]