Nationwide — Meet James Harris, an African American father, combat veteran, entrepreneur, and licensed mental health therapist, who has created a board game for adults. The Cheesy Dates Board Game was created to help you, your partner, your group of friends, and your therapist in a fun and interactive way. As you move pawn pieces around the board, and engage with two thought-provoking Q&A decks.
The “Date deck” will help people better understand if they need to enhance date ideas. It is over 65 different date ideas one can do. Many are tired of the same outings and limited spontaneity. The other card deck, “Questions,” will challenge the group to discuss intense life questions.
These questions came from some actual sessions James had with different people over the years. Questions on finances, intimacy, social issues, wellness, and much more to assist couples gain compatibility and or seek understanding of each other. Is your relationship (romantic or platonic) ready for this kind of fun and honesty? This is the best couples board game on the market.
James also published an interactive journal for men and boys entitled Man Just Express Yourself that encourages them to express themselves in a healthy way.
James, who holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, says that Cheesy Dates Board Game is a powerful tool for singles, couples, and groups to engage. The more partners turn towards each other during good times, the more likely they are to effectively weather challenging times. Regular date nights ensure that you are protecting this positive time in the context of your busy lives. For those who are single and playing with a group of friends, remember that when dating someone new, the feelings you experience as you get to know each other can be incredibly exciting. And once you’re out of the “honeymoon phase,” the next stage of your relationship, you have to find ways to keep building.
He comments, “Many couples aren’t compatible; they probably got together due to attraction. This board game helps those who are dating build bonds and see if they have actual chemistry; those who have been together for a while can continue to grow and build.”
Creating Cheesy Dates Board Game is not the only thing that James has accomplished as a mental health therapist. He authored a book, Man, Just Express Yourself, an interactive journal for boys and men. In August 2019, he opened what he calls The HEALing Hub in a 2,200 sq ft building in Richmond, Virginia, that is used for outpatient therapy, massages, yoga, mindfulness, event space, restoration of rights, LGBTQ seminars, distribution of meals to feed the less fortunate, financial literacy classes, and more.
In addition, James has launched a movement called “Men to Heal” which aims to help men get focused on their overall wellness, mental, emotional, and physical health. He has quickly become a nationally recognized expert on the topic of mental health and fatherhood, and even hosts forums overseas.
Also, he has launched an apparel line that brings awareness to mental health, and his shirts and hoodies are trending in many states nationwide and overseas in countries like Afghanistan, England, Germany, and Spain.
He comments, “A lot of people are in support of the movement that I’ve launched for a few reasons. One, I am an African American male therapist (which is rare in our community), and two, most men are reluctant to seek treatment for their health, especially their mental health.”
For more details about James, his book, his movement, and his apparel line, visit MenToHeal.com
Also, be sure to follow him on Instagram @Men_To_Heal and subscribe to his YouTube channel.
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