Dr. Amelia 🔜 GeekGirlCon
@wanderingshrink.bsky.social
PsyD | Connecting gaming and psychology through therapy, consulting, and education | President of GGC | Your friendly goth psychologist
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If you live in the #Seattle area, join us for some tea at @fridaytea.com !
You can vote on the date on our Discord or on our Patreon!
Discord: https://discord.gg/696FBt7ej
Patreon: https://patreon.com/ForageFriends/posts/tea-time-with-171362591?pr=true
#foragefriends #indiedev
You can vote on the date on our Discord or on our Patreon!
Discord: https://discord.gg/696FBt7ej
Patreon: https://patreon.com/ForageFriends/posts/tea-time-with-171362591?pr=true
#foragefriends #indiedev
October 4, 2026 at 2:03 AM
If you live in the #Seattle area, join us for some tea at @fridaytea.com !
You can vote on the date on our Discord or on our Patreon!
Discord: https://discord.gg/696FBt7ej
Patreon: https://patreon.com/ForageFriends/posts/tea-time-with-171362591?pr=true
#foragefriends #indiedev
You can vote on the date on our Discord or on our Patreon!
Discord: https://discord.gg/696FBt7ej
Patreon: https://patreon.com/ForageFriends/posts/tea-time-with-171362591?pr=true
#foragefriends #indiedev
✨Podcast alert✨
So thankful we had the space to chat about our beloved @geekgirlcon.bsky.social!
So thankful we had the space to chat about our beloved @geekgirlcon.bsky.social!
BGG Podcast Ep 104: Tina Burns & Dr. Amelia Herbst - Geek Girl Con - Women in Gaming - Finding Community boardgamegeek.com/blog/12153/b...
Episode 104: Tina Burns & Dr. Amelia Herbst - Geek Girl Con - Women in Gaming - Finding Community | The BoardGameGeek Podcast
boardgamegeek.com
September 27, 2026 at 5:55 PM
✨Podcast alert✨
So thankful we had the space to chat about our beloved @geekgirlcon.bsky.social!
So thankful we had the space to chat about our beloved @geekgirlcon.bsky.social!
Welp, jet lag has gotten me. I guess I get to mask as a morning person for a few days. Making breakfast at 5am and sitting down to play the first Witcher at 6am was not something I ever thought possible.
September 26, 2026 at 10:22 AM
Welp, jet lag has gotten me. I guess I get to mask as a morning person for a few days. Making breakfast at 5am and sitting down to play the first Witcher at 6am was not something I ever thought possible.
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Recruiting adults 18+ for Playing with Emotion, my online thesis study on how video game mechanics relate to mood and player experience.
playingwithemotion.com
playingwithemotion.com
September 9, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Recruiting adults 18+ for Playing with Emotion, my online thesis study on how video game mechanics relate to mood and player experience.
playingwithemotion.com
playingwithemotion.com
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Today is World Suicide Prevention Day, a cause very dear to my heart. It's a hard world out there right now, but please know that you're not alone. As a community we can support one another. 💚 Some info on how to do that, via our @takethis.org resources:
www.takethis.org/2025/09/suic...
www.takethis.org/2025/09/suic...
Suicide Prevention in Digital Communities - Take This
Content note: This article discusses suicide and suicide prevention resources. Suicide can be a scary thing to talk about. Even as someone with extensive training in suicide prevention, my heart…
www.takethis.org
September 10, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Today is World Suicide Prevention Day, a cause very dear to my heart. It's a hard world out there right now, but please know that you're not alone. As a community we can support one another. 💚 Some info on how to do that, via our @takethis.org resources:
www.takethis.org/2025/09/suic...
www.takethis.org/2025/09/suic...
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gaming today in a nutshell
playstation: we broke up with kojima
xbox: surprise we are dating kojima
nintendo: hehe kirby is round and fat
playstation: we broke up with kojima
xbox: surprise we are dating kojima
nintendo: hehe kirby is round and fat
September 10, 2026 at 4:17 AM
gaming today in a nutshell
playstation: we broke up with kojima
xbox: surprise we are dating kojima
nintendo: hehe kirby is round and fat
playstation: we broke up with kojima
xbox: surprise we are dating kojima
nintendo: hehe kirby is round and fat
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We're thrilled to announce the creation of a brand new program! Take This Talks is a series of monthly workshops focusing on practical skills for managing mental health in the face of structural stress.
For more info about the new program, check out our latest blog post.
For more info about the new program, check out our latest blog post.
Take This Talks: A New Community Program - Take This
But our work is not yet done. Now, more than ever, game developers are in need of mental health support, education, and resources. In the last few years, our industry…
www.takethis.org
September 9, 2026 at 4:13 PM
We're thrilled to announce the creation of a brand new program! Take This Talks is a series of monthly workshops focusing on practical skills for managing mental health in the face of structural stress.
For more info about the new program, check out our latest blog post.
For more info about the new program, check out our latest blog post.
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After this #PAXWest it is time to put @LV1Gaming.bsky.social out there more
We need sponsorships, activations, panel seats, etc
If you are looking for a reliable organization that is full of energy and solid coverage, reach out to us. We are down!
We need sponsorships, activations, panel seats, etc
If you are looking for a reliable organization that is full of energy and solid coverage, reach out to us. We are down!
September 7, 2026 at 5:31 AM
After this #PAXWest it is time to put @LV1Gaming.bsky.social out there more
We need sponsorships, activations, panel seats, etc
If you are looking for a reliable organization that is full of energy and solid coverage, reach out to us. We are down!
We need sponsorships, activations, panel seats, etc
If you are looking for a reliable organization that is full of energy and solid coverage, reach out to us. We are down!
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PAX West day 3 was fantastic. Thank you to everyone who came out to the panels! Here is a photo!
September 7, 2026 at 3:59 AM
PAX West day 3 was fantastic. Thank you to everyone who came out to the panels! Here is a photo!
Today at 12.30! We’re sharing our hot takes and love of @elderscrolls.bethesdastudios.com!
September 6, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Today at 12.30! We’re sharing our hot takes and love of @elderscrolls.bethesdastudios.com!
I have to say @samanthabeart.bsky.social embodying Skyrim during a 20 Sided Tavern game makes me feel seen and now no one can stop me in my home games.
September 5, 2026 at 11:26 PM
I have to say @samanthabeart.bsky.social embodying Skyrim during a 20 Sided Tavern game makes me feel seen and now no one can stop me in my home games.
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If you’ll be at PAX West this weekend, fly on over to the GeekGirlCon table in Summit Level 4 to say hi! 🐦⬛
#PAXWest #GeekGirlCon
#PAXWest #GeekGirlCon
September 4, 2026 at 5:06 PM
If you’ll be at PAX West this weekend, fly on over to the GeekGirlCon table in Summit Level 4 to say hi! 🐦⬛
#PAXWest #GeekGirlCon
#PAXWest #GeekGirlCon
Day 1!
The psychology x games meetup is today at 12.30 in community room 2 (lvl 4, rm 433)!
The psychology x games meetup is today at 12.30 in community room 2 (lvl 4, rm 433)!
Welcome to #PAXWest 2026!
September 4, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Day 1!
The psychology x games meetup is today at 12.30 in community room 2 (lvl 4, rm 433)!
The psychology x games meetup is today at 12.30 in community room 2 (lvl 4, rm 433)!
PAX West week! Let’s go! Catch me at the Psych and Games meetup and on a few panels. I’m also taking meetings and chatting all about @geekgirlcon.bsky.social this weekend. Let me know if you’re interested in joining our board of directors and help support this amazing convention.
September 4, 2026 at 3:17 AM
PAX West week! Let’s go! Catch me at the Psych and Games meetup and on a few panels. I’m also taking meetings and chatting all about @geekgirlcon.bsky.social this weekend. Let me know if you’re interested in joining our board of directors and help support this amazing convention.
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PAX West is coming up fast, and we're still looking for more game codes for the Hope Booth for @takethis.org . Steam preferred, but all platforms welcome! Any help you can provide is greatly appreciated.
Reskeets welcome! #gamedev #indiedev #mentalhealth
Reskeets welcome! #gamedev #indiedev #mentalhealth
August 13, 2026 at 1:36 PM
PAX West is coming up fast, and we're still looking for more game codes for the Hope Booth for @takethis.org . Steam preferred, but all platforms welcome! Any help you can provide is greatly appreciated.
Reskeets welcome! #gamedev #indiedev #mentalhealth
Reskeets welcome! #gamedev #indiedev #mentalhealth
ADHD for me is walking all the way out to the living room with the soy milk instead of the grocery bags and standing in the middle trying to remember why I walked out there in the first place.
August 10, 2026 at 6:56 PM
ADHD for me is walking all the way out to the living room with the soy milk instead of the grocery bags and standing in the middle trying to remember why I walked out there in the first place.
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💞Wondering how you can help GeekGirlCon return next year and continue to provide cool events & community programs?
💞We are now accepting donations for the GGC 2026 Silent Auction:
💞 Email [email protected] if you want to donate or to learn more about this year's Silent Auction!
💞We are now accepting donations for the GGC 2026 Silent Auction:
💞 Email [email protected] if you want to donate or to learn more about this year's Silent Auction!
August 4, 2026 at 9:26 PM
💞Wondering how you can help GeekGirlCon return next year and continue to provide cool events & community programs?
💞We are now accepting donations for the GGC 2026 Silent Auction:
💞 Email [email protected] if you want to donate or to learn more about this year's Silent Auction!
💞We are now accepting donations for the GGC 2026 Silent Auction:
💞 Email [email protected] if you want to donate or to learn more about this year's Silent Auction!
Today’s the last day for submissions! I’ve gotten so many cool chapter ideas already and I can’t wait to see yours. 👀
Hey #Cyberpunk2077 players!
I’m collecting chapters abstracts for a book about Cyberpunk. If you have thoughts, feelings, and things the world NEEDS to know about 2077, please consider submitting!
I’m collecting chapters abstracts for a book about Cyberpunk. If you have thoughts, feelings, and things the world NEEDS to know about 2077, please consider submitting!
August 1, 2026 at 4:06 PM
Today’s the last day for submissions! I’ve gotten so many cool chapter ideas already and I can’t wait to see yours. 👀
A human I work let me know they found me in the guest list WITH A PICTURE. I never thought I’d scroll down a PAX guest page with people I admire and see my face. Ridiculously cool!
However, I’ll be on panels Sunday and Monday! I can’t wait to see folks there!
However, I’ll be on panels Sunday and Monday! I can’t wait to see folks there!
August 1, 2026 at 2:04 AM
A human I work let me know they found me in the guest list WITH A PICTURE. I never thought I’d scroll down a PAX guest page with people I admire and see my face. Ridiculously cool!
However, I’ll be on panels Sunday and Monday! I can’t wait to see folks there!
However, I’ll be on panels Sunday and Monday! I can’t wait to see folks there!
Starting soon! 🎉
#GeekGirlSummer continues today at 3!
GGC’s Board VP Dr.Amelia [ @wanderingshrink.bsky.social ] joins the GeekGirlSummer fundraising and streaming circle to support GeekGirlCon on twitch.tv/wanderingshrink !
#TwitchSky #LiveStream #GeekGirlCon #Summer
GGC’s Board VP Dr.Amelia [ @wanderingshrink.bsky.social ] joins the GeekGirlSummer fundraising and streaming circle to support GeekGirlCon on twitch.tv/wanderingshrink !
#TwitchSky #LiveStream #GeekGirlCon #Summer
July 31, 2026 at 9:59 PM
Starting soon! 🎉
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🌊 Time to go make a splash and go show #GeekGirlCon and @camillapanda.bsky.social some love over on
twitch.tv/camillapandawhere we're taking a first look at WaterPark Sim 1.0! 🎉
#GeekGirlCon #GeekGirlSummer #SimGame #WaterparkSim #TwitchTV
twitch.tv/camillapandawhere we're taking a first look at WaterPark Sim 1.0! 🎉
#GeekGirlCon #GeekGirlSummer #SimGame #WaterparkSim #TwitchTV
July 29, 2026 at 11:16 PM
🌊 Time to go make a splash and go show #GeekGirlCon and @camillapanda.bsky.social some love over on
twitch.tv/camillapandawhere we're taking a first look at WaterPark Sim 1.0! 🎉
#GeekGirlCon #GeekGirlSummer #SimGame #WaterparkSim #TwitchTV
twitch.tv/camillapandawhere we're taking a first look at WaterPark Sim 1.0! 🎉
#GeekGirlCon #GeekGirlSummer #SimGame #WaterparkSim #TwitchTV
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We're raising money for @geekgirlcon.bsky.social today! If we hit $500 raised for them, we'll do a Jimothy themed Bob Ross night! Plus I have a game key to giveaway for Water Park Simulator!
Come support the charity: www.twitch.tv/camillapanda
Come support the charity: www.twitch.tv/camillapanda
July 29, 2026 at 11:20 PM
We're raising money for @geekgirlcon.bsky.social today! If we hit $500 raised for them, we'll do a Jimothy themed Bob Ross night! Plus I have a game key to giveaway for Water Park Simulator!
Come support the charity: www.twitch.tv/camillapanda
Come support the charity: www.twitch.tv/camillapanda
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Checking in after the Bite of Seattle shooting. We were not there, any friends we know of who were there have checked in as safe.
Anyone who was there, we’re here to be your comfort bubble. Let us treat you to tea & pastry, come be someplace safe and connected. We’ve got you.
Anyone who was there, we’re here to be your comfort bubble. Let us treat you to tea & pastry, come be someplace safe and connected. We’ve got you.
July 27, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Checking in after the Bite of Seattle shooting. We were not there, any friends we know of who were there have checked in as safe.
Anyone who was there, we’re here to be your comfort bubble. Let us treat you to tea & pastry, come be someplace safe and connected. We’ve got you.
Anyone who was there, we’re here to be your comfort bubble. Let us treat you to tea & pastry, come be someplace safe and connected. We’ve got you.
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Including Edgerunners! The deadline is soon so check it out if you are interested. #academicbluesky #archaeogaming
Hey #Cyberpunk2077 players!
I’m collecting chapters abstracts for a book about Cyberpunk. If you have thoughts, feelings, and things the world NEEDS to know about 2077, please consider submitting!
I’m collecting chapters abstracts for a book about Cyberpunk. If you have thoughts, feelings, and things the world NEEDS to know about 2077, please consider submitting!
July 27, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Including Edgerunners! The deadline is soon so check it out if you are interested. #academicbluesky #archaeogaming