As we said earlier, Table Top gaming offers more than just entertainment. 

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Social Skills

While many learn these skills as a child, there are those with Autism or mental health conditions that develop these skills more slowly and can require guidance to grow them. Playing Table Top games offers a great way to interact with people and breaks down social barriers such as the inability to know what to talk to someone about. Sharing a common goal, theme or interest such as the game you are playing helps to grow confidence while reducing anxiety and stress. 

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Teaching

There are so many things that can be taught through games. Arithmetic, story telling, mathematics & numeracy, communication & team work to name but a few. Unlike a classroom games provide a fun way to learn that can be more indelible as the game is repeated and mastered. Often those with learning difficulties can find learning through games easier and their development can speed up as a result of it. 

 

Stress Relief

Table Top games provide a great way to detach yourself from your current situation / reality and provide relief. Reducing stress levels is important when it comes to combating illnesses such as heart disease and mental health conditions. By playing Table Top games with friends you can also gain new perspectives and support for your situation that might help find a way out, or at lease the ability to see it in a new light. 

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Increasing Endorphins

In tandem with stress relief, table top gaming has been proven to increase endorphins which when released aid in lowering Blood Pressure, Relieving Pain, and reducing Stress along with improving your wellbeing. 

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Cognitive Improvement

Table Top games can improve response times in the brain, helping you to carry out tasks and puzzles more swiftly. This doesn't just improve your responses when playing games, but in day to day life too. Our brains ability to process information and to react to situations requires training. For those with learning difficulties or mental health conditions that impair cognitive processes, table top gaming can be a great way to combat it. 

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Reduction in Mental Disease

A key factor in SGC's use of Table Top Games is the reductions in risk of mental diseases such as Alzheimer's or Dementia.  By reducing the risk of cognitive decline Table Top Gaming is a preventative measure in the fight against mental diseases. Training your brain to become stronger is equally as important as keeping your body in good health. 

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Better Immune System Response

Research has shown that negative elements such as stress, depression and anxiety reduce your bodies immune system. By creating a safe space where you can laugh, have fun and interact with friends and other SGC members, you reduce the impact of these negative elements and help grow your immune system as a result. 

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Family Time

Social interaction with your family can be difficult in todays busy, stressful lifestyle with many of us escaping to our separate screens in an effort to escape for a little while. Growing as a family however is critically important for our development, especially in our childhood, teenage and young adult years (although our teenagers may not always be excited about the prospect!). Studies have shown how a positive, supporting and close family network can aid in development and good mental health. SGC provides a space to step away from the screens and play together. 

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