Gaming for Mental Health – Wargaming Recon #245

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In this episode Jonathan is joined by special guest Dr. Allan G. Hunter; counselor and therapist with a PhD in Literature from Oxford University. Dr. Hunter wrote The Sanity Manual, Life Passages, Gratitude and Beyond as well as collaborating on From Coastal Command to Captivity, which was written by his father.

In college Jonathan had Dr. Hunter as his literature professor and that brings him here to discuss how the tabletop gaming hobby can help those battling anxiety and depression. After discussing the topic in depth then they go on to answer Listener submitted questions.

 

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With the Kickstarter now underway Jonathan goes into detail about the extra backer levels that have been added. We are $134 away from unlocking our first stretch goal.  The first will let us produce a full season.

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Downtown” by Matthew Ebel is our theme song.  Peter Bryant designed our podcast logo.  Joshua Shoobridge edited the audio for this episode.  Jamie wrote the show notes.

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