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Tabletop Role-Playing Therapy: A Guide for the Clinician Game Master Paperback – March 28, 2023

by Megan A. Connell (Author)
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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, readers 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.

 

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"Dr. Megan Connell has masterly crafted one of the best books for anyone who wants to know about applied tabletop gaming. Her ability to easily explain the nuances and complexities into digestible nuggets is fantastic (and well-needed) for new and old Game Masters alike. If you play tabletop RPGs, you need to own this book."
― Dr. Anthony Bean, licensed clinical psychologist, executive director of Geek Therapeutics, and author of Integrating Geek Culture Into Therapeutic Practice

"Extremely well-organized, well-researched, and thorough, this book is a must-have for any therapist interested in using tabletop role-playing games in therapy. Whether you're a D&D expert, or have never played it, this book is a brilliant guide to help you utilize it in treatment."
― Janina Scarlet, PhD, author of Superhero Therapy

About the Author

Megan 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.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ W. W. Norton & Company (March 28, 2023)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 240 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1324030607
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1324030607
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.9 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.1 x 0.7 x 9 inches
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Dr. Megan Connell is a board-certified psychologist who formerly served in the US Army. In her current work she utilizes tabletop role-playing games as a clinical intervention. In 2017 she co-founded the media company Geeks Like Us which focuses on geek and gaming culture. She is a board member for Geek Therapeutics a training platform that develops professional programs teaching the inclusion of games in clinical practices. Dr. Connell speaks nationally on the intersection of gaming and psychology. For more information, please visit MeganPsyD.com.

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Not just for clinicians!
There is so much in this book for people who want/need to start TTRPG groups that can help people team build or just use TTRPGs to work through the problems of everyday life. It has great suggestions for the game master to use to create a positive gaming atmosphere. I literally wanted to mark the entire book up as I read through it. I got about halfway when I went and found the stickies that now make my book look like a rainbow porcupine. I have already passed my book on to non-gamers where I work so that they will see the reasons for promoting gaming at our workplace. But if you are a therapist interested in this topic, I don't think there is a better "How to" guide to get yourself acquainted with the large topic of TTRPGs and to start your own groups.
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Sam
5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating read
Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2024
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I really, really love this book. It has so many wonderful insights into the psychology behind TTRPGs, and how these games can be used to help others. I hope we can get more research around this topic in coming years.
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Alyissa Garrett
5.0 out of 5 stars An Amazing Read for Geek Therapist
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2024
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I purchased both the physical copy and the audio version, and I have to tell you , Dr. Megan Connell did a phenomenal job breaking down each component to facilitating an Applied TTRPG session. If you’re interested on learning the steps for setting up the group the appropriate way to facilitate the group and how to apply the goal of treatment to different populations while playing TTRPG’s, I highly recommend this book.
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Gene
5.0 out of 5 stars Not just for clinicians!
Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2023
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There is so much in this book for people who want/need to start TTRPG groups that can help people team build or just use TTRPGs to work through the problems of everyday life. It has great suggestions for the game master to use to create a positive gaming atmosphere. I literally wanted to mark the entire book up as I read through it. I got about halfway when I went and found the stickies that now make my book look like a rainbow porcupine. I have already passed my book on to non-gamers where I work so that they will see the reasons for promoting gaming at our workplace. But if you are a therapist interested in this topic, I don't think there is a better "How to" guide to get yourself acquainted with the large topic of TTRPGs and to start your own groups.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Not just for clinicians!
Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2023
There is so much in this book for people who want/need to start TTRPG groups that can help people team build or just use TTRPGs to work through the problems of everyday life. It has great suggestions for the game master to use to create a positive gaming atmosphere. I literally wanted to mark the entire book up as I read through it. I got about halfway when I went and found the stickies that now make my book look like a rainbow porcupine. I have already passed my book on to non-gamers where I work so that they will see the reasons for promoting gaming at our workplace. But if you are a therapist interested in this topic, I don't think there is a better "How to" guide to get yourself acquainted with the large topic of TTRPGs and to start your own groups.
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Skyler Springer
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent overview of the practice, and a helpful catalogue of relevant literature
Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2023
Lee's narration was wonderfully engaging.
The book overall is a wonderful first step for anyone interested in either pursuing treatment, or incorporating applied GMing into their own practice. Dr. Connell does not flout statistics, clinical anecdotes, or rely on case studies for dramatic effect. Instead she uses supporting research in adjacent fields (group therapy, play therapy, gaming theory, drama therapy), with an optimistic application of places where these clearly and intuitively overlap with applied GMing.
This also works as a great companion piece to RPG studies from Fine and Bowman, as their conclusions are applied throughout the book.
I hope that what is posited and observed here will inspire researching scholars to delve deeper into understanding the effects of tabletop roleplaying in therapeutic practice, as Dr. Connell continues her work as a practitioner.
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Steven V
2.0 out of 5 stars Light, fluffy, and empty
Reviewed in Canada on May 1, 2023
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To begin with, Megan is a nice and kind person. She is a delight to speak with and is often very insightful and dedicated to helping others. Her book on Applied RPG is unfortunately a waste. She has gathered already published ideas and lightly put them together with her own stamp on it. Bleed and flow in RPGs have already been covered by Sarah Lynn Bowman and applied with Hawke Robinson.

The book reads and feels like most of the other works of people who associate with geek therapeutics; hollow, fluffy, and made with an intention of “I did it first”. I am sure that geek therapeutics will begin to charge people and make sure that only “certified applied rpg therapists” can practice. The whole thing feels like a rush to get out a book that Hawke Robinson already compiled in order to beat Game to Grow’s release date. I was not surprised to see Tony Bean giving it a thumbs up, it’s felt like the other fluff of Pokémon therapy and psychology of Zelda.

If you want much more clinical substance, practical and well planned out structures feel free to skip this fluff and purchase the Game to grow book.
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IronMal
5.0 out of 5 stars Riveting Read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 14, 2023
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I was recommended this book as I play DnD and in the past had some mental well-being issues.
I simply couldn’t put this book down and finished it within a matter of days.
It all made so much sense to me and the penny finally dropped.
I highly recommend this to both players and non player of table top role play games.
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