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

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...