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Building True Self-Worth: How Video Games Support Confidence in Middle Schoolers
Nicole Finazzo 8/4/26 Nicole Finazzo 8/4/26

Building True Self-Worth: How Video Games Support Confidence in Middle Schoolers

Middle school is tough on self-esteem. Discover how video games give 11-to-14-year-olds a safe space to practice resilience, master skills, and build real-world confidence.

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Digital Guilds, Real Connection: How Multiplayer Gaming Fights Adult Loneliness
Nicole Finazzo 8/4/26 Nicole Finazzo 8/4/26

Digital Guilds, Real Connection: How Multiplayer Gaming Fights Adult Loneliness

Struggling to make friends as an adult? Discover how multiplayer gaming, digital guilds, and task-based socializing build authentic, lasting human connection.

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Rewiring the Trauma Brain: How Tetris Actually Increases Brain Volume in PTSD Recovery
Nicole Finazzo 7/30/26 Nicole Finazzo 7/30/26

Rewiring the Trauma Brain: How Tetris Actually Increases Brain Volume in PTSD Recovery

Can video games physically heal a trauma-damaged brain? Discover the landmark study showing how playing Tetris increases hippocampal brain volume and reduces PTSD symptoms.

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Gaming the System: How to Use Game Design to Hack Executive Dysfunction
Nicole Finazzo 7/29/26 Nicole Finazzo 7/29/26

Gaming the System: How to Use Game Design to Hack Executive Dysfunction

Struggling with task initiation paralysis or ADHD burnout? Discover how stealing video game mechanics can help you build daily systems that actually work for your brain.

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When Your Kid Games: How to Turn Screen Time Battles into Bonding Opportunities
Nicole Finazzo 7/28/26 Nicole Finazzo 7/28/26

When Your Kid Games: How to Turn Screen Time Battles into Bonding Opportunities

Tired of daily screen-time battles with your kids? Discover how parents can turn video games into powerful tools for connection, communication, and emotional regulation.

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Why Traditional Relaxation Fails Neurodivergent Adults (And How Gaming Helps)
Nicole Finazzo 7/27/26 Nicole Finazzo 7/27/26

Why Traditional Relaxation Fails Neurodivergent Adults (And How Gaming Helps)

Mindfulness meditation making you feel more anxious? Discover why passive rest often fails ADHD and autistic brains, and how gaming provides active decompression.

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Beyond the Therapy Couch: Why Psychoeducational Gaming Groups Are a Standalone Powerhouse
Nicole Finazzo 7/24/26 Nicole Finazzo 7/24/26

Beyond the Therapy Couch: Why Psychoeducational Gaming Groups Are a Standalone Powerhouse

Psychoeducational support groups aren't therapy—they are skill-building powerhouses. Discover how combining structured mental health education with video games creates a low-pressure space to learn, play, practice, and grow.

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Video Games and Aging: Can VR and Gaming Keep Your Brain Sharp?
Nicole Finazzo 7/23/26 Nicole Finazzo 7/23/26

Video Games and Aging: Can VR and Gaming Keep Your Brain Sharp?

Can video games help keep your brain sharp as you age? New research shows VR and motion gaming improve memory, executive function, and daily planning in older adults.

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How Games Like Roblox, Minecraft, and Marvel Rivals Teach Real-World Emotional Regulation
Nicole Finazzo 7/22/26 Nicole Finazzo 7/22/26

How Games Like Roblox, Minecraft, and Marvel Rivals Teach Real-World Emotional Regulation

From setting social boundaries in Roblox to surviving Creepers in Minecraft, discover how video games serve as real-time practice grounds for handling stress, social anxiety, and frustration.

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Why Traditional Therapy Fails Tech-Native Kids (And How Gaming Bridges the Gap)
Nicole Finazzo 7/21/26 Nicole Finazzo 7/21/26

Why Traditional Therapy Fails Tech-Native Kids (And How Gaming Bridges the Gap)

When traditional "sit-and-talk" therapy leads to shutdown or refusal, meeting tech-native kids where they feel safe—in the digital world—changes everything.

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Why Traditional "Sit-and-Talk" Therapy Fails Neurodivergent Adults (And How Gaming Changes It)
Nicole Finazzo 7/20/26 Nicole Finazzo 7/20/26

Why Traditional "Sit-and-Talk" Therapy Fails Neurodivergent Adults (And How Gaming Changes It)

Traditional "sit-and-talk" therapy often leads to masking and burnout for neurodivergent adults. Here is why bringing video games into the session changes everything.

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Nicole Finazzo, LCPC, LPCMH

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