Luke S. (He/Him)
@boardgametherapy.bsky.social
Avid Board Gamer
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (NC)
Always stoked to talk about board games, mental health, and the intersection of these two.
MCR 🖤
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (NC)
Always stoked to talk about board games, mental health, and the intersection of these two.
MCR 🖤
If you love the NYT's games section, but aren't a fan of the NYT's treatment of their workers, The Sunday Club is a perfect alternative. It's cost-efficient and each issue comes with individual puzzles (crosswords, pictograms, word fit), a note from the editor, and even meta puzzles.
August 10, 2025 at 8:36 PM
If you love the NYT's games section, but aren't a fan of the NYT's treatment of their workers, The Sunday Club is a perfect alternative. It's cost-efficient and each issue comes with individual puzzles (crosswords, pictograms, word fit), a note from the editor, and even meta puzzles.
Unconscious Mind!
I can never, nor would ever, stop talking about this game. While plenty of euros have come and gone since UM's release, this one still holds a special place in my heart.
Is it perfect? No, but damn if I don't love a thematic point salad that isn't afraid to shoot for the moon.
I can never, nor would ever, stop talking about this game. While plenty of euros have come and gone since UM's release, this one still holds a special place in my heart.
Is it perfect? No, but damn if I don't love a thematic point salad that isn't afraid to shoot for the moon.
August 9, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Unconscious Mind!
I can never, nor would ever, stop talking about this game. While plenty of euros have come and gone since UM's release, this one still holds a special place in my heart.
Is it perfect? No, but damn if I don't love a thematic point salad that isn't afraid to shoot for the moon.
I can never, nor would ever, stop talking about this game. While plenty of euros have come and gone since UM's release, this one still holds a special place in my heart.
Is it perfect? No, but damn if I don't love a thematic point salad that isn't afraid to shoot for the moon.
For those unfamiliar, Lola Phoenix (they/them) runs a popular weekly relationship advice column and podcast, Non-Monogamy Help, and has been non-monogamous for over a decade. Their writing has appeared in Medium, Huffington Post, Pink News, Gay Star News, The Independent, and Everyday Feminism.
March 17, 2025 at 6:53 PM
For those unfamiliar, Lola Phoenix (they/them) runs a popular weekly relationship advice column and podcast, Non-Monogamy Help, and has been non-monogamous for over a decade. Their writing has appeared in Medium, Huffington Post, Pink News, Gay Star News, The Independent, and Everyday Feminism.
This is a Lola Phoenix appreciation post ❤
I’m currently reading “The Anxious Person’s Guide to Non-Monogamy” from Lola Phoenix and have been captivated by their keen reflection on anxiety and how it shows up on both an individualistic and relational level.
I’m currently reading “The Anxious Person’s Guide to Non-Monogamy” from Lola Phoenix and have been captivated by their keen reflection on anxiety and how it shows up on both an individualistic and relational level.
March 17, 2025 at 6:52 PM
This is a Lola Phoenix appreciation post ❤
I’m currently reading “The Anxious Person’s Guide to Non-Monogamy” from Lola Phoenix and have been captivated by their keen reflection on anxiety and how it shows up on both an individualistic and relational level.
I’m currently reading “The Anxious Person’s Guide to Non-Monogamy” from Lola Phoenix and have been captivated by their keen reflection on anxiety and how it shows up on both an individualistic and relational level.
I played Slay the Spire (the board game). Quite a bit. Here are my thoughts:
February 7, 2025 at 6:58 PM
I played Slay the Spire (the board game). Quite a bit. Here are my thoughts:
I felt a wave of validation as I connected with other college mental health counselors. Worksheets are helpful, new exercises and techniques will be utilized in session with clients, but it was really the framing of narratives as it relates to specific talking points that really hit hard for me.
February 5, 2025 at 4:46 PM
I felt a wave of validation as I connected with other college mental health counselors. Worksheets are helpful, new exercises and techniques will be utilized in session with clients, but it was really the framing of narratives as it relates to specific talking points that really hit hard for me.
This was my first time in "The Big Easy" and it didn't disappoint! The bars, the music venues, the art, the architecture, the FOOD - all of it was beyond incredible. We even found moments to get some games to the table (the table being the floor, or restaurant table 😅)
February 5, 2025 at 4:36 PM
This was my first time in "The Big Easy" and it didn't disappoint! The bars, the music venues, the art, the architecture, the FOOD - all of it was beyond incredible. We even found moments to get some games to the table (the table being the floor, or restaurant table 😅)
I traded in my board games for cardigans as I went immediately from #whoseturn2025 in Durham to #acca2025 in New Orleans!
For those unaware, the American College Counseling Association and every year they hold a big conference for college mental health counselors to come and learn from one another.
For those unaware, the American College Counseling Association and every year they hold a big conference for college mental health counselors to come and learn from one another.
February 5, 2025 at 4:33 PM
I traded in my board games for cardigans as I went immediately from #whoseturn2025 in Durham to #acca2025 in New Orleans!
For those unaware, the American College Counseling Association and every year they hold a big conference for college mental health counselors to come and learn from one another.
For those unaware, the American College Counseling Association and every year they hold a big conference for college mental health counselors to come and learn from one another.
Starting the third day of #ACCA2025 with a tried and true session from Samantha Roth, LCSW-C - How to Make a TTRPG Therapeutic Group Work on Your Campus 🎲🗡️🧙♂️
February 2, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Starting the third day of #ACCA2025 with a tried and true session from Samantha Roth, LCSW-C - How to Make a TTRPG Therapeutic Group Work on Your Campus 🎲🗡️🧙♂️
At the American College Counseling Association conference in New Orleans this weekend - This means less boardgaming, but I'll take it!
February 1, 2025 at 3:59 PM
At the American College Counseling Association conference in New Orleans this weekend - This means less boardgaming, but I'll take it!
Tough call, but we ended up all voting for Black Forest. Close calls were Federation and Thunder Road Vendetta (though flip 7 was stupid fun)
January 28, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Tough call, but we ended up all voting for Black Forest. Close calls were Federation and Thunder Road Vendetta (though flip 7 was stupid fun)
Little board game boy at a little board game con
January 28, 2025 at 6:09 AM
Little board game boy at a little board game con
#Whoseturn was absolutely wonderful, as always. My brain is fried but my heart is full ❤️
January 27, 2025 at 10:22 PM
#Whoseturn was absolutely wonderful, as always. My brain is fried but my heart is full ❤️
Wanting to shift from mindless doomscrolling to playing more games I went ahead and grabbed a premium membership on #boardgamearena! If you're on #BGA or are curious about diving into this vast library of online games send a friend request my way! I'm happy to invite anyone and everyone to a game
January 22, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Wanting to shift from mindless doomscrolling to playing more games I went ahead and grabbed a premium membership on #boardgamearena! If you're on #BGA or are curious about diving into this vast library of online games send a friend request my way! I'm happy to invite anyone and everyone to a game
So much hate was spewed and enacted yesterday. I spent most of my time off social media and still found myself disgusted.
If you are struggling with *gestures at everything* please know you are so loved.
If you are struggling with *gestures at everything* please know you are so loved.
January 21, 2025 at 4:54 PM
So much hate was spewed and enacted yesterday. I spent most of my time off social media and still found myself disgusted.
If you are struggling with *gestures at everything* please know you are so loved.
If you are struggling with *gestures at everything* please know you are so loved.
Only four images at a time, noted! This little account is learning so much, y'all!
January 18, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Only four images at a time, noted! This little account is learning so much, y'all!
Trying to share reviews on Bluesky the same time I share them elsewhere - Appropriate use of this format? Yay? Nay? I just love gushing about publishers and games that I enjoy (shoutout to @incredibledream.bsky.social for this gem)
January 18, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Trying to share reviews on Bluesky the same time I share them elsewhere - Appropriate use of this format? Yay? Nay? I just love gushing about publishers and games that I enjoy (shoutout to @incredibledream.bsky.social for this gem)
Playing #persona3reload and have rarely seen a game describe the therapeutic experience so accurately.
January 17, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Playing #persona3reload and have rarely seen a game describe the therapeutic experience so accurately.
Ending the work day with a presentation to the Crop and Soil Sciences Department at NC State, focusing on identifying stressors and taking care of your well-being. Some highlights:
January 15, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Ending the work day with a presentation to the Crop and Soil Sciences Department at NC State, focusing on identifying stressors and taking care of your well-being. Some highlights:
Super stoked to be here and click-clack my way through different profiles of such a beautiful community!
Just a quick photo taken by my fiancée as we run through Slay the Spire from Contention Games. This game was easily worth the purchase - Seamless adaptation, beautiful insert, tons of fun 😚👌
Just a quick photo taken by my fiancée as we run through Slay the Spire from Contention Games. This game was easily worth the purchase - Seamless adaptation, beautiful insert, tons of fun 😚👌
January 15, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Super stoked to be here and click-clack my way through different profiles of such a beautiful community!
Just a quick photo taken by my fiancée as we run through Slay the Spire from Contention Games. This game was easily worth the purchase - Seamless adaptation, beautiful insert, tons of fun 😚👌
Just a quick photo taken by my fiancée as we run through Slay the Spire from Contention Games. This game was easily worth the purchase - Seamless adaptation, beautiful insert, tons of fun 😚👌
Finished up the night playing Revive by Aporta Games 🥰 My butt was handed to me but it was great to play the "full" version
March 15, 2024 at 1:58 AM
Finished up the night playing Revive by Aporta Games 🥰 My butt was handed to me but it was great to play the "full" version
Played (and won!) my first game of Orion Duel on #boardgamearena 👏 🥳
March 14, 2024 at 7:22 PM
Played (and won!) my first game of Orion Duel on #boardgamearena 👏 🥳
Stumbling into this Blue Sky land after hearing so much about it from @boardgamehottakes.bsky.social so it's only fair that I share the top games my partner and I played in 2023 as my first post (thanks @bgstatsapp.bsky.social!)
March 13, 2024 at 3:46 PM
Stumbling into this Blue Sky land after hearing so much about it from @boardgamehottakes.bsky.social so it's only fair that I share the top games my partner and I played in 2023 as my first post (thanks @bgstatsapp.bsky.social!)