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#125: Why You Should Play Games with Your Kids with Jack Berkenstock Jr., MHS
March 23, 2021
CONTENT DISCLOSURE: Melissa and Jack talk about some mature topics during this interview. It may not be suitable for younger ears. At the end of this episode, your mind will be racing with endless ways you can start incorporating gaming into your family. Jack Berkenstock, Jr., MHS is a master's level therapist passionate about the benefits of tabletop gaming for development and growth in essential skills for children, especially those who have experience trauma. He shares why gaming is such an effective therapy modality along with tons of practical suggestions. Click here to download a transcript for this episode. Relevant Links The Bodhana Group Website Connect with the Bodhana Group on Instagram #37: Are video games actually bad for kids? #118: Connecting Through Cooking with Chef Kibby #123: Play for the Exhausted Parent with Michelle Batten Games Mentioned by Jack Junk Art* Pugmire* Harry Potter Deckbuilder Game* Castle Panic* Upper Deck Legendary: A Marvel Deck Building Game* Dead of Winter* No Thank You Evil* Meddling Kids* Monster Factory * Blue Orange Games Gamewright Games Haba Games Board Game Arena Tabletop Simulator Tabletopia *This is an affiliate link
CONTENT DISCLOSURE: Melissa and Jack talk about some mature topics during this interview. It may not be suitable for younger ears. At the end of this episode, your mind will be racing with endless ways you can start incorporating gaming into your family. Jack Berkenstock, Jr., MHS is a master's level therapist passionate about the benefits of tabletop gaming for development and growth in essential skills for children, especially those who have experience trauma. He shares why gaming is such an effective therapy modality along with tons of practical suggestions. Click here to download a transcript for this episode. Relevant Links The Bodhana Group Website Connect with the Bodhana Group on Instagram #37: Are video games actually bad for kids? #118: Connecting Through Cooking with Chef Kibby #123: Play for the Exhausted Parent with Michelle Batten Games Mentioned by Jack Junk Art* Pugmire* Harry Potter Deckbuilder Game* Castle Panic* Upper Deck Legendary: A Marvel Deck Building Game* Dead of Winter* No Thank You Evil* Meddling Kids* Monster Factory * Blue Orange Games Gamewright Games Haba Games Board Game Arena Tabletop Simulator Tabletopia *This is an affiliate link