Joshua Garth, LMFT Joshua Garth, LMFT

Cycle of Gaming From 2 Perspectives

Are you driven crazy trying to understand why your son wastes hours of time playing video games, but never get a good answer? Is your son staying distant from you? Find out why.

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Joshua Garth, LMFT Joshua Garth, LMFT

Who Gamers Really Are

Gamers are a misunderstood breed of people. Not all of them are the same, and the reasons they play can majorly differ. Find out who they are, what they really want, and how to relate to them. Knowing who they are can completely change your perception of who gamers are.

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Joshua Garth, LMFT Joshua Garth, LMFT

Understanding The Types of Video Games Today

Video games have changed over the past few decades rapidly. Keeping up with the times is difficult since game creation tools and innovation have evolved. Learn what games are now, and you may find that you knew more than you thought you did.

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Joshua Garth, LMFT Joshua Garth, LMFT

Gaming Addiction: What Makes It Different?

Many people don’t know what gaming addiction looks like, or how accessibility feeds into gaming addiction. Find out what it means to be addicted to video games, how it differs from other addictions, and what can be done about it. This may open your eyes to a world you never knew about.

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Joshua Garth, LMFT Joshua Garth, LMFT

The Need For A Need: Gaming Addiction As A Soothing Behavior For COVID-19 Pandemic

It is through our actions and attitudes that seemingly unbearable circumstances are a sign of a lack of purpose rather than a description about life (Viktor Frankl). Many people find meaning by providing services for others. During this lockdown, many have found it difficult to participate in meaningful activities. And, with the added stress, there is a motivation to distract from the surrounding, unending negative doom talk. This is where addiction is born.

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