From the Black Gate to Baulder’s Gate

About this Event

In this course, participants will explore the spectrum of dissociation, identifying its various forms while debunking popular myths commonly associated with dissociative experiences. They will also define Ego State Therapy and examine how it can be integrated with existing evidence-based practices to enhance therapeutic outcomes. Additionally, participants will analyze the Proteus effect, describing how it can contribute to ego strengthening through the use of video game scenarios and character customization, using practical examples to illustrate how virtual identities and avatars can positively influence self-perception and personal growth.

Disability Accommodations

It is the responsibility of the Individual to contact Geek Therapeutics to request disability accommodations at Hello@geektherapeutics.com.   

Geek Therapeutics is committed to helping each student reach his/her academic potential and to providing every student equal opportunity to participate in and engage with the course.  In keeping with this commitment, effort has been made to develop accessible learning materials that provide equal access.  Please contact Geek Therapeutics immediately if access to course materials is restricted due to a disability so the issue(s) can be resolved in a timely manner.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify the spectrum of dissociation and popular myths associated with dissociation.
• Define ego state therapy and how it could integrate with existing evidence-based practices.
• Identify and describe specific ways in which the Proteus effect can contribute to ego strengthening, using video game scenarios and character customization as practical examples.

Course Instructor:

April Luman is a licensed mental health counselor and clinical supervisor in the state of Washington where she completed her Master of Arts in Counseling at Saint Martin’s University in 2017. April’s background is rooted in behavioral psychology which led to treatment of low-income families and foster youth. After experiencing these populations and the high prevalence of trauma, April pursued a more trauma-informed track of counseling. She is now trained in evidence-based models such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy (EMDR) and is a member of the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA). April is currently attending trainings in ego state therapy (EST), hypnotherapy, and is enrolled in the professional training program focused on the treatment of complex trauma and dissociation through the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD) of which she is currently a member.

Continuing Education Credits:

Psychologists: Geek Therapeutics is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Geek Therapeutics maintains responsibility for this program and its content

Counselors: Geek Therapeutics has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7042. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Geek Therapeutics is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Social Workers: Geek Therapeutics, #1769, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. Geek Therapeutics maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 05/19/2022 – 05/19/2025. Social workers completing this course receive 1 continuing education credits.

Play Therapists:  Geek Therapeutics has been approved by APT as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, No. 21-649. Programs that do not qualify for APT credit are clearly identified. Geek Therapeutics is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Other Professions: This activity qualifies for the specified number of hours of instructional content as required by many licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your course outline and certificate of completion, and contact your board or organization for