Tabletop Role-Playing Therapy: A Guide for the Clinician Game Master

· Tantor Media Inc · Narrated by Rebecca H. Lee
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A comprehensive book explaining "applied RPGs"-using role-playing games therapeutically. Across the globe, therapists are using tabletop roleplaying games (RPG) such as Dungeons & Dragons as a part of their practice. This book provides an overview of what RPGs are and what makes them such an effective and powerful tool for therapy. By examining research on gaming, flow, immersion, and role-play, listeners will gain a better understanding of the theoretical underpinnings and how to skillfully and ethically use RPGs in their own practices. The author also looks at the history of RPGs, specifically focusing on issues of diversity and representation to help providers understand some possible pitfalls that exist within the medium. The book utilizes an example group to walk through everything from conception, planning, running, documentation, and termination of the group.

About the author

Megan A. Connell is a board-certified licensed psychologist, practicing virtually in more than twenty states, who lives in Charlotte, North Carolina. She is an avid geek and gamer and is passionate about teaching others how to use RPGs in therapy.

Rebecca H. Lee grew up in Seattle, Washington, but has spent much of her adult life performing around the world on cruise lines and in vacation resorts. She holds BA degrees in both drama and music from the University of Washington, and is an alumnus of the improv acting program at iO West.

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