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#125: Why You Should Play Games with Your Kids with Jack Berkenstock Jr., MHS

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CONTENT DISCLOSURE: Melissa and Jack talk about some mature topics during this interview. It may not be suitable for younger ears.

At the end of this episode, your mind will be racing with endless ways you can start incorporating gaming into your family. Jack Berkenstock, Jr., MHS is a master's level therapist passionate about the benefits of tabletop gaming for development and growth in essential skills for children, especially those who have experience trauma. He shares why gaming is such an effective therapy modality along with tons of practical suggestions.

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Games Mentioned by Jack

Junk Art*

Pugmire*

Harry Potter Deckbuilder Game*

Castle Panic*

Upper Deck Legendary: A Marvel Deck Building Game*

Dead of Winter*

No Thank You Evil*

Meddling Kids*

Monster Factory *

Blue Orange Games

Gamewright Games

Haba Games

Board Game Arena

Tabletop Simulator

Tabletopia

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