What is Dungeons and Dragons?
In a nutshell, Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) is a tabletop roleplaying game (TTRPG), where players collaborate with one another to tell a story through their characters in a fantasy world narrated by a Game Master (GM). Currently, groups will be using the D&D 5th edition (2014) ruleset. Don’t worry if you don’t know what this means.
How is this therapy?
As a Therapeutic Game Master, I incorporate a combination of gameplay and therapeutic techniques in group sessions
This format allows players to work towards their individual treatment goals while practicing skills in a safe therapeutic setting
Time will be set aside after each game session to allow players to process and reflect on their experiences and to ask questions
Possible benefits
There may be opportunities to:
build confidence, trust, and self-esteem
learn and utilize interpersonal skills
develop healthy coping skills
gain personal insight
problem solve and exercise cognitive abilities
control impulsivity
and more!
Adult (ages 18+) and teen (ages 13-17) virtual social skills D&D groups
Participants will have the opportunity to practice effective communication, problem solving techniques, and social skills
New and experienced players are welcome
Groups will be 12 weeks long
Adventure is based on the Dragons of Stormwreck Isle module but modified for story and therapeutic purposes
Cost: $65 per virtual session
Duration: 90 minutes (1 hour of therapeutic gameplay followed by a 30 min debrief)
Feel free to call or email me if you have any questions!