Harnessing the power of fandom--from Game of Thrones to The Adventures of Zelda--to conquer anxiety, heal from depression, and reclaim balance in mental and emotional health.
JUSTINE MASTIN, MA, LMFT, LADC, E-RYT 200, YACEP is the owner and
founder of Blue Box Counseling in Minneapolis, MN. Mastin
specializes in working with clients who self-identify as being
outside the mainstream--such as those in the geek, secular, and
LGBTQIA+ communities. Mastin is the creator of YogaQuest, an
organization that blends narratives with yoga and mindfulness.
Mastin also serves on the board of the Minnesota Association of
Marriage and Family Therapy. She proudly takes a holistic approach
to healing- mind, body, and fandom.
LARISA A. GARSKI, MA, LMFT, is a psychotherapist and the clinical
director at Empowered Therapy in Chicago, IL. She specializes in
working with women, families, and young adults who identify as
outside the mainstream--such as those in the geek and LGBTQIA+
communities.
J.Salvador Ramos is the cartoonist behind SuperEmoFriends, an
ever-growing collection of satirical paintings inspired by the
tragic events of popular culture. J. worked in motion graphics and
animation in Hollywood, California, prior to the success of
SuperEmoFriends.
“Garski and Mastin have redefined wellness! From the irreverent
psychology information, to the engaging fanfiction case studies, to
the narrative meditations and yoga sequences, Starship Therapise
changes up the narrative about what self-care can mean. Written for
folks whose voices are often silenced for thinking too far outside
the box, this book reimagines the box—and it’s bigger on the
inside.”
—Kat Heagberg, editor-in-chief of Yoga International and coauthor
of Yoga Where You Are
“Garski and Mastin seamlessly connect fandom and psychology, making
caring for yourself—and rewriting the narrative of your life—a
magical adventure. . . . No matter where you are on your healing
journey, the Starship Therapise crew is there for you. I highly
recommend this book for those who’ve felt left out of the wellness
conversation in the past. I am so excited that nerds everywhere now
have this resource!”
—Jordan Dené Ellis, cofounder of the Sartorial Geek
“Larisa Garski and Justine Mastin have created a radical wellness
resource that needed to be in the world! Starship Therapise centers
geeks, gamers, introverts, and other marginalized folks who have
traditionally been left out of wellness spaces. . . . [It] is full
of creatively adapted teachings and tools from yoga, mindfulness,
and therapy that will empower readers to find their personal agency
and make change in their lives through the power of stories. If
you’ve ever been intimidated to step into a yoga studio or
therapist’s office, or if you think that wellness is only for
skinny rich white ladies, this book was created for you. I can’t
wait to recommend it to my yoga students. This book is ready when
you are—to use stories to unlock the possibilities for
self-discovery, acceptance, and growth in your life (on your
terms).”
—Amber Karnes, yoga teacher, trainer, creator of Body Positive
Yoga, and cofounder of Accessible Yoga Training School
“ Justine and Larisa have created an informational, practical, and
engaging resource for all geeks who are interested in a new way of
looking at their mental health! Starship Therapise guides the
reader through topics and terms everyone should know when entering
a relationship with a therapist, while introducing tools, tricks,
and methods through the lens of pop culture fandom. This book
confirms to me that geeky wellness professionals and tools are
necessary and here to stay!”
—Robyn Warren, MSEd, founder of the wellness community Geek Girl
Strong
“ A fascinating and thought-provoking read.”
—Travis Langley, PhD, Henderson State University distinguished
professor, psychologist, superherologist, and author of Batman and
Psychology
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