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InteresTED – The Game that Can Give you 10 Extra Years of Life

November 10, 2021 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

When game designer, Jane McGonigal, found herself bedridden and suicidal following a severe concussion, she had a fascinating idea for how to get better. She dove into the scientific research and created the healing game, SuperBetter. In this moving talk, McGonigal explains how a game can boost resilience – and promises to add 7.5 minutes to your life.

 

Learning Objectives:

  1. Define Posttraumatic Growth
  2. Outline four kinds of strengths that contribute to Postromantic growth
  3. Identify scientifically validated activities that help build personal resilience

Details

Venue

  • Zoom

Organizer

  • Tracy A. Mendolia, PhD | Manager of Educational Technology Innovations