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Hey everyone! You know I love my video games, and my newest blog post highlights how time spent in a fantasy world isn't just a distraction; it's strategic professional training.
As an MSW candidate, I constantly face complex resource issues and high-stakes communication challenges in the hospital. It turns out my years of playing detailed, strategic RPGs have taught me three key skills I use every day:
1. Resource Management (The Inventory Check):
In an RPG, you can't waste your best health potions on minor skirmishes; you save them for the boss fight. Social work is similar. I've learned to prioritize scarce resources like time, agency support, and caregiver capabilities. I focus on long-term, critical needs rather than just the easiest fixes.
2. Navigating Dialogue Trees (High-Stakes Communication):
In a narrative game, picking the wrong dialogue option can cost you a vital ally. In the hospital, saying the wrong words to an overwhelmed family or a busy physician can disrupt an entire care plan. Games taught me to listen first and think carefully about my response before speaking.
3. The Value of the Side Quest (Seeing the Whole Person):
The main quest is the discharge plan, but the side quests—concerns about housing, transportation, or a beloved pet—hold the valuable information. These "minor" details often decide whether the main plan succeeds or fails.
I believe gamers are often naturally skilled critical thinkers and strategists!
Tell me in the comments: What game has unexpectedly taught you a life or professional skill?
Read the full analysis here: The Clinical Compass: Why My RPG Habit Makes Me a Better Social Worker
My RPG Habit is Actually Training My Brain for Social Work
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chilpil
Oh man what a cool post. Wish I could read it. (I use dark mode so that’s probably the problem)