Explore how therapists and game masters can collaborate to enhance adult group therapy using tabletop RPGs.
Details
Timing:
Wed 11:00 AM - Wed 12:00 PM
Location:
JW
/ Room 204
Long Description:
Join professional counseling therapist Philippa Klein, PSW, and certified therapeutic game master John Harris Stevenson, PhD, for an exploration of how therapists and game masters can collaborate to create meaningful therapeutic experiences using tabletop role-playing games in group settings. Learn about the science behind therapeutic role-playing, the integration of therapeutic interventions into gameplay, and the distinct roles therapists and game masters play before, during, and after a session. Learn how this collaboration can enhance group therapy and address social and mental health challenges. This session is for mental health professionals, educators, and TTRPG enthusiasts interested in harnessing the power of games for therapeutic growth.
Event Website:
Organizing Group:
GM Names:
John Harris Stevenson, Philippa Klein info@jomptherapy.com
Event Type:
Game System:
N/A
Rules Edition:
N/A
# Players:
1 - 30 players
Age Required:
Everyone (6+)
Experience Required:
None (You've never played before - rules will be taught)
Materials Provided?:
No
Tournament?:
No
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
30 tickets available