Video games have emerged as the number one pastime activity among children and adolescents for the past decade. There is much talk about what to do with overuse or even what defines overuse of gaming. That is why this training is here! The use of video games and the mechanics found within gaming worlds to help better our clients can be very beneficial. Wondering about the topic? Have questions about what you can do to help your clients [or even yourself!] succeed? This training is the one for you!
In light of the proposed mental health condition of “Gaming Disorder” classified by the World Health Organization, gaming has received copious amounts of recent criticism. The goal of this training is to unpack the principles behind the proposed disorder, discuss any factors behind them.
Presented by one of the leading experts in the field of Psychology in working with video gamers, Dr. Anthony Bean presents upon the topic using real life examples and also demonstrating how they can be useful in therapeutic interactions.
