From D&D to Game Therapy UK: Exploring Therapeutic Gaming with Gary Colman

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Saved By Gaming

ziggychris

12 episodes

6 days ago

With the power to bring people together or just help us escape the world, gaming is more than just a game. From the comforting escape of a fantasy RPG to the life-changing power of adaptive controllers, games are breaking barriers. They’re helping people cope with anxiety, find community, and even recover from trauma. Each episode we speak to developers, content creators and gamers like you and me, to discover how each of us was saved by gaming. So whether you game to unwind, to connect, or to overcome—this is the show for you. Let’s press start on this conversation!

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From D&D to Game Therapy UK: Exploring Therapeutic Gaming with Gary Colman

Saved By Gaming

40 minutes 44 seconds

2 months ago

From D&D to Game Therapy UK: Exploring Therapeutic Gaming with Gary Colman

🎲 This episode we sit down with Dr. Gary Colman. Comedian, Doctor, and Chairman of Game Therapy UK, to continue our exploration into the healing power of games and the rise of therapeutic gaming.Game Therapy UK, supports evidence-based therapeutic gaming for socially isolated groups, using tabletop RPG's, boardgames and more. So who better to speak to on our quest to celebrate the power of positive play :)(0:00) Introduction & the theme of games as a force for good.(2:45) Gary shares his early gaming experiences and how they shaped his outlook.(4:20) The origins of Game Therapy UK(7:00) Exploring the therapeutic benefits of tabletop RPGs, board games, and video games.(10:00) Discussing the evidence and research behind therapeutic gaming.(13:00) The role of community and connection in gaming for wellbeing.(16:00) How Game Therapy UK’s approach differs from the US model, and supporting vulnerable groups.(20:00) Real-life stories: Impact on military veterans, schools, and homelessness projects.(25:00) Gaming across generations and the evolution of gaming culture.(28:00) Addressing scepticism and the mainstream acceptance of “geek” culture.(31:00) Game Therapy UK’s expansion across the UK and how to get involved.(34:00) Gary’s favourite games, advice for listeners, and why the people you play with matter most.(38:00) How to volunteer, propose projects, and upcoming events at Game Therapy UK.(40:00) Final thoughts on community, connection, and finding your tribe through gaming.You can find Gary's recommended episode here https://youtu.be/np6Ipt9n8Fs?si=4PfKqPzYruQz1J2BSaved by Gaming PodcastYoutube https://bit.ly/3I3Js90Spotify https://bit.ly/3FITNq4 Apple https://bit.ly/45GIA3Q Discord https://discord.gg/4hRctCGJua Gary Colman - https://www.monkeysbloodproductions.com/gary-colmanGame Therapy UK - https://www.game-therapy.co.ukIMDB - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5487731/ziggychrisTwitch https://www.twitch.tv/ziggychristoff Youtube http://youtube.com/ziggychris BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/ziggychris.bsky.social