Flow is a core component in Therapeutic Recreation (TR) / Recreation Therapy (RT). This video briefly touches on the key topics of Flow theory, including some video clips to illustrate the concepts in action. This is a very high-level introduction.
The concepts of Concentration, Immersion, and Flow State, including examples from sports and Role-Playing Games (RPGs). See the end of the video for a complete list of references.
Video Link: https://youtu.be/Dbtma-4qUl8
Duration: 10:08
Article revision F written 20170605.
Video posted to Youtube June 2017.
References:
Moritsugu, J., Vera, E. M., Jacobs, J. H., Kennedy, M. (2017). Psychology of Adjustment, The Search for Meaningful Balance. Los Angeles: Sage Publications.
Csikszentmihalyi, M. (2014). The Systems Model of Creativity, The Collected Works of Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi. Berlin: Springer.
Csikszentmihalyi, M. (2014). Flow and the Foundations of Positive Psychology, The Collected Works of Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi. Berlin: Springer.
Csikszentmihalyi, M. (2004). Flow, the secret to happiness
CLEANUP... Video, Ted Talk, https://www.ted.com/talks/mihaly_csikszentmihalyi_on_flow
Vancil, M., Dobyn, B. (2008). The Gamers: Dorkness Rising. Zombie Orpheus CLEANUP ... Entertainment. Seattle.
Contact Information here: http://www.rpgresearch.com/about/contact
More information about project goals, mission statements, background information, volunteering opportunities, professional training, etc.: http://www.rpgresearch.com/about
Below is a combined listing about the RPG Research project, and the project founder Hawke Robinson, including: panel sessions, Q&A sessions, interviews, articles, essays, presentations on the effects of role-playing games, rpg therapy program plans, rpg education, research and examples from using role-playing games to achieve therapeutic and educational goals for many populations including Autism spectrum (ASD/PDD/Asperger's), ADHD, brain injury (TBI, stroke, etc.), spinal cord injury (SCI), at-risk youth, incarcerated youth and adults, the Deaf and hard of hearing, Muscular Dystrophy (MD), Cerebral Palsy (CP), and others.
Begin using RPGs with incarcerated populations - Hawke using RPGs in Salt Lake County/City Jail
Hawke begins coding text-based RPGs on various platform.
Hawke begins playing AD&D periodically.
Hawke first introduced to D&D by cousin.
The world's first published Role-playing game: Dungeons & Dragons.
Email: rpgresearcher at gmail dot com
Phone/Text: (509) 481-5437
Twitter: rpgresearch
Youtube: http://youtube.com/rpgresearch
There are now some fake and/or questionable articles floating around that claim to cite the efforts of W.A. Hawkes-Robinson (aka Hawke Robinson). While I hate to perpetuate their showing up in searches, some may be worth comment/correction.
2018 Panel on Gaming with Children.
Panelists: Elizabeth R. Alix , Austin Wilmerding , Hawke Robinson , John Welker
3rd Panel involving RPG Research at SpoCon 2018.
Panelists: Rob Twohy, John Welker, & Austin Wilmerding.
Panel at SpoCon 2018, August 10th to 12th.
Friday, August 10, 3:00 pm to 3:45 pm
Many games include priests as a source of healing magic, but religion is integral to every human society. How can you do more with religion(s) in your game?
Frog Jones, Chris Bruscas, Hawke Robinson
Duration: 44:24
Audio file (MP3): https://www.rpgresearch.com/research/archives/public/rpg-research/audio/rpg-research-at-spocon-2018-panel-religion-in-role-playing-game-settings-20180810a.mp3
SpoCon 2018 August 12th panel 6: Bill Dietz, Harlan Haskell III, Hawke Robinson.
More details:https://sites.grenadine.co/sites/spocon/en/spocon2018/schedule/1564/How+to+Write+a+Game+Module
All panels & interviews: http://www.rpgresearch.com/news/rpg-research-staff-panels-schedule-at-spocon-aug-10-12-2018
Some people love them, others hate 'em. When you need them, and how they effect playability.
Patreon supporters received access August 24th, 2018. Available to public January 24th, 2019.
RPG Research at SpoCon August 12th, 2018 Panel 5: Chris Bruscas, Rob Twohy, John Welker.
https://sites.grenadine.co/sites/spocon/en/spocon2018/schedule/1569/House+Rules
All the panels & interviews: http://www.rpgresearch.com/news/rpg-research-staff-panels-schedule-at-spocon-aug-10-12-2018