#283: Season 7 starts here! We have some big, exciting announcements to share, but this episode is all about Geek Therapy’s mission: To advocate for the effective use of popular media in therapeutic, educational, and community practice.

The Therapeutic and Applied Geek and Gaming Summit, or TAGGS, is happening April 9-11, 2021. For more information visit https://taggsummit.org.

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#282: In the last episode we shared an update regarding the case being litigated before the US Patent and Trademark Office. This week, we address how the infringement of the Geek Therapy trademark affects everyone in the community, in one way or another, whether we realize it or not.

For any questions or reports regarding the trademark situation, send an email to [email protected] or use the reporting form at geektherapy.com/tm.

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#281: Here’s the latest on the Geek Therapy trademark dispute, currently being litigated before the US Patent and Trademark Office.

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#280: For our last episode of 2020 we take a look back at some of the most meaningful media of the year, for us. And of course, our yearly tradition of diving into Link’s media journal!

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#274: Our favorite media is a great way to get exposed to new ideas because our personal experiences are so limited. Repeated exposure to those ideas in different stories reminds us that other people’s lives may be very different to our own.

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#273: How do you celebrate Halloween in a year that feels like a horror film?

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#272: Lara had a close call recently and reflects on how to prepare for a moment of crisis. It turns out there’s a game for that.

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#271: Josué presented at The Bodhana Group’s annual Save Against Fear event with former co-host Brandon Saxton and GT newcomer Joe Serrano on the therapeutic aspects of DIY and maker culture. We discuss building at different scales, from 3D printed miniatures to Gundam models to cosplay.

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#265: Lara’s been playing Ghost of Tsushima and loves how the game encourages you to stop and reflect on your experience when you rest. That’s a very good skill practice.

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#264: TV shows sometimes take a break from the main story with filler episodes, but if a break is too long, does it becomes avoidance? We do the same thing. How do we know if we know if we are taking a break or avoiding something?

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