Tabletop Role Playing Games

Panels focusing on the therapeutic or applied use of tabletop role playing games.

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Meet our Presenters

We've gathered some of the top experts in the field to discuss this topic. With years of experience between them, they're well-equipped to offer invaluable insights and perspectives.

Dr. Salvador Abiera DPT, PT

Dr. Salvador Abiera DPT, PT

CEO, FortifySTR

Ms. Hilary Andreff MS, OTR/L, ASCP(MB)

Ms. Hilary Andreff MS, OTR/L, ASCP(MB)

Occupational Therapist, INVO Therapy/Contract

Conrad Audette MA

Conrad Audette MA

Deges and Dragons Podcast

Dr. Allison Battles PhD (she/her)

Dr. Allison Battles PhD (she/her)

Psychology Postdoctoral Fellow, Minneapolis VA Health Care System

Jack Berkenstock Jr., MHS

Jack Berkenstock Jr., MHS

Executive Director, The Bodhana Group

Tallulah Breslin

Tallulah Breslin

Vocally Specialized Speech Language Pathologist, Harmonic Speech Therapy

Menachem Cohen (he/they)

Menachem Cohen (he/they)

Adam Davis MA.Ed.

Adam Davis MA.Ed.

Executive Director, Game to Grow

Kayla Devorak MS (she/her)

Kayla Devorak MS (she/her)

Co-Founder, Healing Checkpoint, LLC

Ms. Mary Devorak MS, LMFT (she/they)

Ms. Mary Devorak MS, LMFT (she/they)

Co-Founder, Healing Checkpoint LLC

Erin Findley Psy.D.

Erin Findley Psy.D.

Kathrin Fischer (she/her)

Kathrin Fischer (she/her)

CEO, Edutale.de

Timothy Grant Sr. (He, Him)

Timothy Grant Sr. (He, Him)

Program Director, Gaming Approaches Towards Education, LLC

Lord Woody Harris LPC

Lord Woody Harris LPC

Showrunner, Rolling for Change

Josh Heath MA, IPCR - (he/him)

Josh Heath MA, IPCR - (he/him)

Chief Operations Officer, High Level Games: Reach-Out Roleplaying Games

Adam Johns LMFT

Adam Johns LMFT

Executive Director, Game to Grow

Brennan Jordan LPC

Brennan Jordan LPC

Director, Roll for Progress, LLC

Rene Joy CRPS, she/her

Rene Joy CRPS, she/her

Dr. Elizabeth Kilmer Ph.D. (she/her)

Dr. Elizabeth Kilmer Ph.D. (she/her)

Director of Education and Training, Game to Grow

Dr. Jared Kilmer PhD, (He/Him)

Dr. Jared Kilmer PhD, (He/Him)

Director of Counseling Services, Game to Grow

James Kirk

James Kirk

Therapeutic GM, The Bodhana Group

Nate Lindberg

Nate Lindberg

Co-Founder, Dege Time

Faith Michaels BS

Faith Michaels BS

William Nation MA

William Nation MA

Doctoral Intern, Johns Hopkins University Counseling Center

Heather O' Neill

Heather O' Neill

CEO, 9th Level Games

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Events

Role Playing for Change

April 09, 2021, 07:15 PM
Timothy Grant Brennan Jordan Brian Quinones Woody Harris

Tabletop Therapy for Different Populations: Lessons from Private Practice and College Counseling

April 09, 2021, 07:15 PM
William Nation

Creating an Educational TTRPG

April 09, 2021, 09:45 PM
Richard Oxenham

Using RPGs in Conflict Resolution

April 09, 2021, 09:45 PM
Josh Heath

Dungeons and Dragons and Autism

April 09, 2021, 11:30 PM
Jamie Ross

Venture Village: Play Test 1

April 10, 2021, 01:00 AM
Heather O' Neill

Budgets & Benefits

April 10, 2021, 01:30 AM
Rene Joy

Deges & Dragons Presents: Goblinville

April 10, 2021, 01:30 AM
Conrad Audette Antonas Sermuksnis Nate Lindberg

Story Hurricane: Brainstorming Plot Elements for Therapy

April 10, 2021, 01:30 AM
Max Yoder

Teenage Nightmare and Us

April 10, 2021, 02:00 AM
Lara Taylor Kester Timothy Grant Tinelle Evans Reno Menachem Cohen Dustin Yager Kayla Devorak

Sleight of Hand These TTRPG Mechanics to Make Your D&D Therapy Game Better

April 10, 2021, 05:30 PM
Julia Stamman

Therapeutic and Educational TTRPG in Germany

April 10, 2021, 05:30 PM
Kathrin Fischer

Roll for Healing: Therapeutic Game Master Round Table

April 10, 2021, 07:15 PM
Adam Johns Jared Kilmer Heather Whittall Cheryl Paberzs

"They're the Past Me that I'm Trying to Love": Exploring the Experiences of Autistic Adults Who Play Tabletop Role-playing Games.

April 10, 2021, 07:15 PM
Tanwen Ward

Dungeons & Dog Tags: Enhancing Veteran Mental Health with TTRPGs

April 10, 2021, 09:45 PM
Elizabeth Kilmer Adam Davis Allison Battles Jared Kilmer

Easy Adaptations for Accessible Tabletop and Videogaming!

April 10, 2021, 09:45 PM
Hilary Andreff

Efficacy of TTRPG for Adults with Social Anxiety: Research Presentation

April 10, 2021, 09:45 PM
Matthew Varrette Faith Michaels Jack Berkenstock

Bodhana TTRPG Plays - Monster of the Week

April 10, 2021, 11:30 PM
Matthew Varrette James Kirk

Build Your Leadership Character Sheet

April 10, 2021, 11:30 PM
Beau Jagr Sheldon

Using Game Play To Change Your Voice Gender Presentation for Therapeutic Purposes

April 10, 2021, 11:30 PM
Tallulah Breslin

Alice is Missing RPG

April 11, 2021, 01:30 AM
Tinelle Evans Reno

Budgets & Benefits

April 11, 2021, 01:30 AM
Rene Joy

Using Geek Culture for Improving Health and Fitness

April 11, 2021, 01:30 AM
Salvador Abiera

Venture Village Playtest 2

April 11, 2021, 01:30 AM
Brian Quinones Timothy Grant

Playing a Role: Using RPGs to Educate Oneself and Others about Mental Disorders and Issues

April 11, 2021, 05:30 PM
David Perlman