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#125: Why You Should Play Games with Your Kids with Jack Berkenstock Jr., MHS

#125: Why You Should Play Games with Your Kids with Jack Berkenstock Jr., MHS

FromAdoption Wise


#125: Why You Should Play Games with Your Kids with Jack Berkenstock Jr., MHS

FromAdoption Wise

ratings:
Length:
56 minutes
Released:
Mar 23, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

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.

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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
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Released:
Mar 23, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

If you’re an adoptive parent looking for hope, practical tools, and friends who understand, this podcast is for you! Between the two of us, we represent all three parts of the adoption triad. We’ve been around the block a couple times with kids by birth, adoption, and foster care. And lived to tell about it. Don’t worry. We get it. And we’re here for you. Gain confidence in your parenting and hope for your family’s future.