GEEK THERAPEUTICS continuing education SERVICES 

At Refined, we believe education based learning should reflect the interests and lived experiences of today’s Professionals

At Geek Therapeutics, we believe education should be as dynamic and diverse as the communities we serve. That’s why Refined , our continuing education and professional training department, offers evidence-based learning experiences designed for therapists, educators, and creatives who connect through geek culture. Whether you’re just starting your professional journey or leveling up your expertise, our programs meet you where you are—with courses on TTRPGs in therapy, video game interventions, fandom-based care, and more. Learn online, on your schedule, and join a growing network of professionals redefining what it means to be a healer in a geek-driven world.

Therapeutic Game Master (TGM) Certification Program-TM

Unlock the power of role-playing games as a therapeutic tool through our comprehensive TGM Certification Program. This specialized training equips mental health professionals, educators, and group facilitators with the skills necessary to confidently lead tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs) in both one-on-one therapeutic sessions and larger group settings.

Whether you’re new to game mastering or an experienced facilitator seeking to expand your clinical or educational toolkit, our evidence-based curriculum offers a fresh, structured approach. Participants will explore foundational mechanics, therapeutic adaptation strategies, and group dynamics—ensuring readiness to integrate TTRPGs into a variety of client-centered interventions.

Join a growing movement of professionals who are transforming storytelling, imagination, and collaborative play into meaningful therapeutic practice.

Certified Geek Therapist & Specialist Program-TM

Dive into the intersection of geek culture and mental health with our Certified Geek Therapist & Specialist Program. Designed for licensed professionals and allied specialists, this training equips participants to ethically and effectively integrate geek culture into therapeutic, educational, and clinical frameworks.

Through a comprehensive, evidence-informed curriculum, participants explore how to use video games, anime, comics, tabletop role-playing games, and fandom narratives to build rapport, foster engagement, and drive meaningful outcomes. Whether you’re working in individual, group, or educational settings, this program provides the tools to confidently apply geek culture as a bridge to connection and healing.

Join a global network of professionals redefining how geek culture supports growth, identity development, and emotional well-being .

Problematic Gaming Specialist Program-TM

The Problematic Gaming Specialist Program prepares clinicians, educators, and support professionals to assess, understand, and intervene in cases of problematic or disordered gaming. Rooted in current research and informed by the latest diagnostic frameworks, this program offers a balanced, culturally competent approach to working with gamers of all ages.

Participants will learn to differentiate between healthy gaming behaviors and those that interfere with daily functioning, relationships, or mental health. The curriculum covers assessment tools, psychoeducation strategies, harm reduction models, and treatment planning specific to gaming-related challenges—while preserving a strengths-based, non-stigmatizing perspective.

Become equipped to support clients in navigating digital wellness, screen time boundaries, and healthy gamer identity development in today’s complex media landscape.

Annual Library Access: Continuing Education Collection

Gain unlimited access to Geek Therapeutics’ comprehensive library of over 160 hours of evidence-based continuing education designed for mental health professionals, educators, and allied providers. This annual subscription offers on-demand learning across a wide range of topics at the intersection of psychology, therapy, and geek culture.

Courses include clinically grounded applications of video games, anime, TTRPGs, fandom studies, neurodiversity, and more—delivered by expert instructors who combine academic rigor with practical insights. Whether you’re looking to meet licensure requirements, expand your skillset, or stay current with emerging trends, our CE library provides flexible, accredited learning at your convenience.

Stay informed. Stay inspired. Learn anytime, anywhere with our dynamic educational platform.

Certified Geek Therapist & Specialist Annual Renewal

Maintain your status as a Certified Geek Therapist or Specialist by completing your annual renewal by December 31 each year. This renewal ensures that your credential remains active and in good standing, allowing you continued access to the professional network, directory listings, and updated educational resources.

The renewal process includes confirmation of your current licensure (if applicable), completion of continuing education requirements, and acknowledgment of adherence to Geek Therapeutics’ ethical guidelines. This annual update helps us maintain the highest standards of practice while supporting your ongoing professional growth in the evolving world of geek-informed care.

Stay certified. Stay connected. Renew each year to continue transforming geek culture into meaningful therapeutic practice .

GeekED: Annual Professional Development Conference-TM

GeekED is Geek Therapeutics’ flagship annual professional development conference, bringing together clinicians, educators, researchers, and industry leaders to explore the evolving intersection of mental health and geek culture. This dynamic, multi-day event offers CE-eligible sessions, expert panels, live demonstrations, and interactive workshops tailored for professionals working with diverse populations through geek-informed approaches.

From tabletop role-playing games and video games to anime, fandoms, and neurodiversity, GeekED showcases cutting-edge applications and evidence-based practices designed to inform, inspire, and elevate your work. Whether you’re deepening your clinical expertise or expanding your educational toolkit, GeekED delivers transformative learning in a community that celebrates creativity, identity, and healing.

Join us each year to connect, collaborate, and level up your practice with Geek Therapeutics.

Ready for your next adventure and epic Continuing education credits? Enroll today! 

APA

Geek Therapeutics is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Geek Therapeutics maintains responsibility for this program and its content

ACE

Geek Therapeutics, #1769, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. Geek Therapeutics maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 05/19/2022 – 05/19/2025. Social workers completing this course receive 36 continuing education credits.

APT

Geek Therapeutics has been approved by the American Play Therapy Associations-GET THE ACTUAL LANGUAGE ASAP

NBCC

Geek Therapeutics has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7042. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Geek Therapeutics is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.