Event Title: Therapeutic Journeys: An Introduction to Dungeons & Dragons in the Therapy Room
Date: 6 March 2025
Time: 7pm - 9pm
Location: Online (Zoom)

Presenter: Julia Stamman
CPD: 2 CPD hours

Workshop Cost: 
€40 for IAHIP Members and Associates
€60 for General Admission

DETAILS OF EVENT

Discover the therapeutic potential of role-playing games like Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) in this 2-hour interactive event. Whether you’re new to D&D, have clients who play, or are curious about integrating this into your work, this session is for you.

Event highlights:

• Explore how D&D aligns with humanistic principles.
• Learn ways to use D&D to enhance therapeutic interventions.
• Participate in a simple, fun experiential activity.
• Discuss how to integrate these experiences to support client growth.

What is Dungeons and Dragons?
Dungeons and Dragons is a fantasy tabletop role-playing game where the players form an adventuring party and explore fantasy worlds together, embark on epic quests, and level up.

PRESENTER - Julia Stamman (she/her)

Julia Stamman (she/her) is a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Austin, Texas. As the owner of Heart of the Realm, a private practice, she specializes in supporting adults who self-identify as geeks, gamers, and misfits. Since 2020, Julia has facilitated therapy groups using Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), focusing on addressing anxiety and depression. She has shared her expertise on the therapeutic benefits of D&D at conventions like PAX South and SXSW. Julia also leads intensive training programs for mental health professionals interested in running their own D&D Therapy Groups.

PARTICIPANTS

Minimum number: 20

Maximum number: 30

This workshop will proceed subject to minimum numbers.

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