Gaming for Parents: Understanding Gaming and Building Connections
About this Event
An accessible introduction to understanding children's and teens' relationships with video games. Parents will explore why gaming can be meaningful, how to distinguish high engagement from concerning patterns, and practical strategies for setting boundaries, reducing conflict, supporting online safety, and using gaming as an opportunity for connection.
Target Audience: Parents
Learning Objectives
Participants will:
- Identify common social, emotional, and developmental functions of gaming.
- Differentiate high gaming engagement from signs of problematic gaming and identify when additional professional support may be appropriate.
- Develop practical strategies for boundaries, transitions, communication, and online safety.
- Practice approaching a child's gaming with curiosity to strengthen connection and communication.
Facilitator Bio
Anthony Magnia, AMFT, APCC (he/they), is a certified Geek Therapist who provides identity-affirming, neurodiversity-affirming, and trauma-informed therapy to teens, adults, couples, and families. His work integrates Geek Therapy with evidence-based and culturally responsive approaches to help clients explore identity, relationships, emotional well-being, and the ways their interests and communities can support growth.
Supervised by Julian Heart, LMFT
Questions?
Contact us at (510) 981-5350 or [email protected].
Where is it happening?
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