Tabletop games build community for queer & neurodivergent folks. A mental health professional shares how games foster connection & safe spaces with practical applications.
Details
Timing:
Wed 10:00 AM - Wed 11:00 AM
Location:
JW
/ Room 105
Long Description:
Tabletop games became the foundation for a thriving community of neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ individuals in Lynchburg, VA. This talk explores how shared play combats isolation and fosters belonging. A mental health professional shares insights from organized community game nights and from a therapy group, highlighting how games create safe spaces and promote mental well-being for those with intersecting identities. Discover how role-playing encourages self-expression and how games provide a framework for social connection and cognitive growth. Learn practical tips for building inclusive gaming communities that embrace diversity and celebrate the power of connection.
Event Website:
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Organizing Group:
GM Names:
Jessica Coleman jcoleman@creeksidetherapeutics.com
Event Type:
Game System:
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Rules Edition:
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# Players:
1 - 40 players
Age Required:
Everyone (6+)
Experience Required:
None (You've never played before - rules will be taught)
Materials Provided?:
No
Tournament?:
No
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Wednesday
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This event
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
40 tickets available