Building a Better Table: Creating Spaces that Support Mental Health
| Start Date & Time | Friday - 10:00 AM CST |
| Duration | 1.0 hours |
| Type | Seminar |
| System | None |
| Location | Mendota 3 - 171 |
| Gaming Experience | Newcomers Welcome |
| Age Range | All Ages (6+) |
| Host | Connor |
| With | Bill Benham Sarah Babe Marcello De Velazquez (2025 Zombie Valley Mosey Raso Minion) Shawn Banerjee |
Ticket Information
| Cost | $0.00 |
| Availability | 75 of 75 available |
The world is on fire, make sure your gaming table is not. Let's talk about supporting everyone's mental health, the heavy feelings we can have that sometimes spill into our characters and games, and overall being supportive to each other during game sessions.
Special Guest
Jonathan Connor Self-Gonzalez
Jonathan Connor Self-Gonzalez (Connor; he/him/él) is a therapist, politician, community organizer, and gaming creative. He is best known for his presidency of D8 Summit Charities and his vice presidency of The Word Refinery, fundraising for quality causes and giving voice to marginalized creatives. Connor has over 40 gaming credits in production, leadership, and consultancy for Wizards of the Coast, Evil Genius, Monte Cook Games, MCDM, One Bookshelf, and numerous conventions including Gamehole Con. Connor is a top-rated professional DM, and he was selected Person of the Year (2024) by Dixon Pride. Connor resides in Illinois with his husband Juan and their salchicha Evita. Links to Connor’s work, socials, and interviews can be found on his website, http://thehealerdm.carrd.com/