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March 27, 2020 · Discuss on the Geek Therapy Forum

#9: Breck and Sophia break down their favorite pandemic-themed comics and entertainment.

Notes/Resources:

Centers for Disease Control – Taking Care of Your Emotional Health – https://emergency.cdc.gov/coping/selfcare.asp
Preparation and Response Plan; National Child Traumatic Stress Network – https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/resources/fact-sheet/outbreak_factsheet_1.pdf
NAMI HelpLine – https://namiohio.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/HelpLine-Coronavirus-Planning.pdf

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Supercouples in Comic Books

February 11, 2020 · Discuss on the Geek Therapy Forum

#8: Breck and Sophia list off some of their favorite interracial/interspecies couples in comic books, give some relationship advice and ultimately find that the best superpower anyone can possess is… Love.

Links:

Trevor Lifeline – https://www.thetrevorproject.org/about/programs-services/trevor-lifeline/

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Using Music and Comic Books in the Classroom and in Therapy

September 26, 2019 · Discuss on the Geek Therapy Forum

#7: The Hero Nation team discusses the healing power of music and comic books in the classroom and in therapy and share a few of their favorite resources.

Resources for Educators and Mental Health Professionals:

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Racebending and Whitewashing: What’s the Difference?

July 10, 2019 · Discuss on the Geek Therapy Forum

#6: Breck and Sophia discuss the important differences between racebending and whitewashing in comics and the media.

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Biracial and Multiracial Superheroes

April 26, 2019 · Discuss on the Geek Therapy Forum

#5: Breck and Sophia discuss superheroes of mixed racial and cultural heritage and the importance of celebrating all parts of ourselves and others!

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Captain Marvel: Don’t Try to Fit In… Just Fly

March 7, 2019 · Discuss on the Geek Therapy Forum

#4: The Hero Nation team discusses Captain Marvel and unpacks some of the controversy surrounding the movie. One thing is for sure though, Breck and Sophia will be first in line to support Carol Danvers and all she stands for!

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