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Podcast: Struggle Care
Episode: 97: In Defense of Video Games (for parents of gamers) with Derrick Hoard, LMFT
Description: We are back for Part 2 of a fascinating discussion with Derrick Hoard, a licensed marriage and family therapist, TikTokker, and video game aficionado. We left off in last week’s episode talking about how some people rely too heavily on gaming for their coping skills in life and how “mindful gaming” can go beyond simply pushing buttons and help in many ways. The conflict over video games extends beyond partner relationships and definitely leads to challenges for parents and their kids. Let’s explore this topic with Derrick!Show Highlights:
Myths and misconceptions about vi...