Discussion 6: Therapeutic Role-playing Games
Read Section 3.6 and 3.7 until the end of “Group Theories” in Diakolambrianou et al.’s “Chapter 3: Theory, Central Concepts, and Inspirational Materials” in Transformative Role-playing Game Design.
Watch Mometrix Academy’s “Counselor: Basic Skills of a Counselor.”
Optional: Watch Elektra Diakolambrianou’s “Psychotherapeutic Applications of Role-playing” (29 min).
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Then, answer the following questions:
- After examining the material, what is your understanding of the difference between transformative leisure role-playing games and therapeutic role-playing games?
- Watch the Mometrix Academy video. How do you think basic counseling skills might help in the process of designing and implementing transformative role-playing games? Use a specific example.
- Please describe your personal experience with therapeutic role-playing, if any.
- Alternatively, if you do not have a personal experience, what intrigues you about therapeutic role-playing, if anything? Be specific.
Finally, respond to at least two (2) of your peers in Ask a Question, Answer a Question format.