Dave Lindskoog

Registered Clinical Counsellor, professional nerd (certified therapeutic game master). He/Him/His.

[Dave Lindskoog @lindenforest]

@zibilith @MeganPsyD @DoctorKilmer Hey! Not currently, I’m on the opposite side of the country lol. But I can check with some contacts who live closer this week!

[Dave Lindskoog @lindenforest]

This was a really fun interview and an honour to be part of Lucas's conversations about therapeutic RPGs alongside powerhouses like @MeganPsyD and @DoctorKilmer! Check their interviews out too!

[Dave Lindskoog @lindenforest]

Awesome 5 min summary video from psychologist Nick Ballou on gaming and mental health. Thanks @DrKowert for the tip in your newsletter! https://t.co/cBgGFSwrRD

[Dave Lindskoog @lindenforest]

I've said it before, and will say it again and again and again. Suicide prevention barriers on bridges work! || Mariners join call for suicide prevention fencing on Vancouver's Granville Bridge https://t.co/hPItIogykU via @viawesome

[Dave Lindskoog @lindenforest]

Looking forward to offering this webinar on therapeutic roleplaying games in the post-secondary context tomorrow for @cacusstweets!

[CACUSS/ASEUCC @cacusstweets]

Check out this month’s upcoming free webinars! Visit our website to learn about each webinar and register today. #SACdn #HigherEd #StudentAffairs

[Dave Lindskoog @lindenforest]

@mattcolville “Plea from a cat named Virtute” and its later sequel “Virtute the cat explains her departure” by the Weakerthans are instant waterworks for me. Also, “Lucky” by Radiohead, to a lesser extent. Strongly recommend!

[Simon Fraser University @SFU]

An #SFU counsellor is using #DnD to inspire play and creativity in a comfortable and imaginative setting to support positive mental health outcomes for students with social anxiety. @SFUHCS

https://t.co/NCH2bvlDas

[Dave Lindskoog @lindenforest]

Very cool little article on yours truly and my #therapeuticTTRPG #DnD group by our communications wizard Jaclyn!
People of SFU: Stories told as the dice roll – supporting students through gameplay https://t.co/rIau3KhxAi

[Dave Lindskoog @lindenforest]

@socworkpodcast @nasw @APA @nasponline @CSocialWorkEd @SSWRorg @MaikenScott @scrippsjschool @Poynter @spj_tweets @Hanshedgehog Lots of folks doing good work, however you slice it! Sadly, counselling is mostly unregulated in CAN as well, though associations in many provinces (go @bccounsellors!) are working hard to change this

[Dave Lindskoog @lindenforest]

@socworkpodcast @nasw @APA @nasponline @CSocialWorkEd @SSWRorg @MaikenScott @scrippsjschool @Poynter @spj_tweets @Hanshedgehog I'll have to spend some time with StatsCan for the CDN equivalent, but here's what I found for the US from the BLS - Counselors are about 49% of this group of MH professionals

[Dave Lindskoog @lindenforest]

Happy to be featured in this CBC article about therapeutic roleplaying games alongside the awesome @MeganPsyD!
"How Dungeons and Dragons is making its way into therapy"
https://t.co/BUSgytz90z

[Dave Lindskoog @lindenforest]

@optionalrule Not a bad rule of thumb for RP! I would maybe include feelings and thoughts/beliefs in there too just to complete the cognitive triangle :) Bottom line though would be to think of PCs as complex people

[Dave Lindskoog @lindenforest]

Yes! This is long overdue. Hope there is an engineering solution out there!
Advocates say Alex Fraser Bridge needs a suicide barrier solution - BC | https://t.co/J5JShmfDwm https://t.co/ebMynO74i0

[Dave Lindskoog @lindenforest]

This was a great summary that honestly discusses fear of involuntary hospitalization. "Here’s How to Talk to Your Therapist About Suicidal Thoughts and Self-Harm" via @letswondermind @ursulawhiteside https://t.co/ux3iBAiAwb

[Dr. Rachel Kowert @DrKowert]

Want to know why the moral panic around #videogames still persists 50 years since their popularization?

Because of articles like this. A thread.

https://t.co/MlkF1uVZj8

[Dave Lindskoog @lindenforest]

@success_prints @SFU @langaracollege Thanks for being there! Was a fun session for a fun conference!

[Kotaku @Kotaku]

Meet the psychologist determined to prove video games are good, actually: https://t.co/3hdoF5TAdh

[Dave Lindskoog @lindenforest]

@MeganPsyD @CBCDay6 @BBCNewshour @YourLGS @wwnortonMH Heard the interview on CBC, really enjoyed it! Then ordered your book right after 😊

[Dave Lindskoog @lindenforest]

This is a great idea! If you've been considering counselling but aren't sure how to find a counsellor who's a good fit, this should be a useful session.

[BC Association of Clinical Counsellors @bccounsellors]

Join BCACC and two Registered Clinical Counsellors as we guide you through the process of finding the right clinical counsellor for you, and what you can expect from your first session.
Join us! Register here: https://t.co/6eakjRxx8p