Trickster or Treat: A Therapist’s Look at Loki

About this Training

Throughout the MCU, viewers can see some clear patterns emerge in the characters: Captain America always does what’s right, Hawkeye never misses a shot, Hulk always smashes something, etc. Why is it, then, that Loki always loses? This training will take a deep look at the character of Loki and explore his upbringing, patterns of behavior, and journey of personal growth within the MCU, including his story within the hit Disney+ show, “Loki.” Through the character of Loki, we will explore self-sabotaging behaviors, narcissism, trust-building, and trauma, and discuss how these aspects of Loki can be used to facilitate therapeutic discussions with people who similarly struggle.
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Trickster or Treat: A Therapist’s Look at Loki

Learning Objectives

  • #1

    Describe the diagnostic criteria and symptoms of narcissistic personality disorder.

  • #2

    Identify the definition of self-sabotage through a psychological lens, and analyze why someone may choose to engage in those behaviors.

  • #3

    Identify three roles that trauma plays in the character of Loki and how to bring it into a therapeutic setting.

Play Therapy

Learning Objectives

  • #1

    Participants will be able to define play therapy and identify the 10 seminal theories and historically relevant approaches that guide play therapy practice.

  • #2

    Participants will identify two play therapy interventions that combine characters, themes, and/or narratives present in comics/superheroes that harness the therapeutic power of play for supporting the mental health and well-being of children, adolescents, adults, and/or families.

1 APA Hour Upon Completion

The Telos Project is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Telos Project maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Geek Therapeutics is an approved Cosponsor.
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NBCC ACEP # 7042

1 NBCC Hour Upon Completion

Geek Therapeutics has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7042. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Geek Therapeutics is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
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NBCC ACEP # 7042

1 ACE CE Hour Upon Completion

Geek Therapeutics, #1769, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. Geek Therapeutics maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 05/19/2021 – 05/19/2022. Social workers completing this course receive 1 continuing education credits.
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1 APT CE Hour Upon Completion

Geek Therapeutics, #21-649, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Play Therapy (APT)Approved Continuing Education program. Registered and Associated Play Therapists completing this course receive 1 continuing education credits.
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Instructor(s)

PSYCHOTHERAPIST

Matt Fellows

Matt Fellows is a psychotherapist and published author from the Twin Cities area of Minnesota. He holds a bachelor's degree in psychology from North Dakota State University and a masters degree in counseling psychology from the University of St. Thomas in Minneapolis. He has been academically and professionally involved with the integration of geek culture and psychology since 2012, and has a passion for finding therapeutic bridges between geek culture and populations that often require unique or specialized approaches in treatment. Professionally, Matt has worked with LGBT+ substance abuse clients, individuals with traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and co-morbid serious and persistent mental illness (SPMI), and currently works with clients who have been civilly committed for sexual offenses. His author credits include a chapter in the 2020 clinician's guide "Integrating Geek Culture Into Therapeutic Practice: The Clinician's Guide To Geek Therapy". Matt's professional geek therapy interests include the Marvel Cinematic Universe and comics, Dungeons & Dragons, Avatar: The Last Airbender, video games, and all things Star Wars. He has a soft-spot for comic book villains and firmly believes that the Dark Side of the Force has cooler powers than the Light Side.

Enjoy These Further Benefits!

  • Understand Your Clients

    Learn how to understand and work with your clients using proven strategies derived from competent practice, knowledge, and culture while knowing what questions to ask them.

  • Learn From A Leader In The Field

    Presented by one of the leading experts in the field of Psychology, this training presents upon the topic using real life examples.

  • Become Knowledgeable In The Culture

    Through understanding the culture and connecting with our clients, we create meaning, relationships, and a place for new thought to birth.

Course Curriculum

  • 1

    Trickster or Treat: A Therapist’s Look at Loki

    • Welcome to Trickster or Treat: A Therapist’s Look at Loki Workshop

    • Trickster or Treat: A Therapist’s Look at Loki Handout

    • Superheroes in Play Therapy PPT Handout
  • 2

    Trickster or Treat: A Therapist’s Look at Loki Video

    • Trickster or Treat: A Therapist’s Look at Loki

    • The Therapeutic Potential of Comics/Superheroes in Play Therapy
  • 3

    Trickster or Treat: A Therapist’s Look at Loki Learning Objectives Quiz

    • Trickster or Treat: A Therapist’s Look at Loki Learning Objectives Quiz
  • 4

    Trickster or Treat: A Therapist’s Look at Loki CE Evaluation

    • Trickster or Treat: A Therapist’s Look at Loki CE Evaluation
  • 5

    Final Steps

    • Here are the next steps!

Other Information

Access is provided to the course via email after registration and payment is made.

System Requirements: A computer and a stable internet connection.

Target Audience: Psychologists, Social Workers, Counselors, Mental Health Professionals.

Content Level: Beginner

Course Completion Requirements: Completing all sections of the training of written information, video completion, learning objectives quiz, and course evaluation.  Evaluations are part of the coursework.  The certificate will then be generated immediately after all requirements have been completed.

Date Recorded: 11/30/2021

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Disability Accommodations

It is the responsibility of the Individual to contact Geek Therapeutics to request disability accommodations at [email protected].   

Geek Therapeutics is committed to helping each student reach his/her academic potential and to providing every student equal opportunity to participate in and engage with the course.  In keeping with this commitment, effort has been made to develop accessible learning materials that provide equal access.  Please contact Geek Therapeutics immediately if access to course materials is restricted due to a disability so the issue(s) can be resolved in a timely manner.

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