Megan A. Connell PsyD ABPP PLLC

09/09/2025

Some more games arrived! Super excited to see how they play and to reflect on what they can help with!

09/04/2025

Working on presentations for some local areas, reading through new research is always so interesting to see the new developments in the field!

09/03/2025

It's been an amazing year of talking about applied gaming! For those wanting to learn more check out my book from W. W. Norton & Company

A comprehensive book explaining “applied RPGs”—using role-playing games therapeutically., Tabletop Role-Playing Therapy, A Guide for the Clinician Game Master, Megan A Connell, 9781324030607

09/02/2025

New groups starting up at Health Quest!

06/11/2025

Self care is important! I'll be taking some time for myself for the next couple of weeks I'll still try to post but it will be less frequent. Take time for yourself as well

06/05/2025

I will be hosting another round of my 10 session applied GM training this summer! More details to follow soon! (Space is limited to only 4 people so keep an eye out if you want to be a part of the training)

06/04/2025

I think we are starting to hit a critical point with applied gaming! I'm hearing about more and more groups and when I talk about it people say that they have at least heard of it before! If you are wanting to learn more please check out my book available wherever books are sold!

A comprehensive book explaining “applied RPGs”—using role-playing games therapeutically., Tabletop Role-Playing Therapy, A Guide for the Clinician Game Master, Megan A Connell, 9781324030607

06/03/2025

This is a wonderful article highlighting how gaming can help us all connect with one another!

https://neurosciencenews.com/asd-emotion-game-29189/?fbclid=IwY2xjawKr3AVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFQaDd4Yjk3cEkxODVZbld1AR4g8tVwPYklF5a2vrLGmFE2Cse3szoyLUq3jpqJ3XfdnzG9-RP_dnAvaMH2hg_aem_T9Ak8iLQGiIK2Sns-CoNbg

A new study finds that the storytelling board game Dixit may help people with autism express their thoughts and emotions.

06/02/2025

With Ohio Northern University – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

I had such an amazing time speaking at Ohio Northern University this past May. The students are wonderful and I hope to go back again soon!

05/29/2025

Find hope where you can and hold onto it!

05/28/2025

I got to have a great talk with Indie Game Origin about applied gaming! Check it out here: https://youtu.be/pGDAy0tvuIE

05/27/2025

I found this amazing game that puts Lofi music together with body doubling and super cute animals! (I'm not getting paid by them I just really like this game and already have over 20 hours in it!) https://mooncubegames.com/ Mooncube Events

Mooncube Games is a game development studio based in Montreal, working on uplifting and wholesome titles for PC and consoles.