The Therapeutic Applications of RPGs

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In Games in Schools and Libraries episode 153 Kathleen is joined by Adam Davis, one of Game To Grow’s founders, about overcoming isolation, expanding their ability to serve, and the opportunity to train more professionals on the therapeutic applications of RPGs. With geographic restrictions eased because of the prevalence of remote engagement Game To Grow is now reaching people worldwide.

Adam Davis and Adam Johns were previously on GSL 140.

At the time of this release they are in currently in registration for trainers and participants. https://gametogrow.org/training/

Game to Grow is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2017 on the belief that games of all kinds have the power to improve people’s lives. Game to Grow’s weekly therapeutic social skills groups help young people become more confident, creative, and socially capable using tabletop games, most notably Dungeons and Dragons.

Game to Grow's weekly therapeutic social skills groups help young people become more confident, creative, and socially capable using tabletop games, most notably Dungeons and Dragons.

Game to Grow

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Adam Davis

  • adamd@gametogrow.org

Games in Schools and Libraries is produced in association with Inverse Genius and the Georgetown County Library System.
Games in Schools and Libraries Guild at Board Game Geek
Kathleen's resources https://www.kathleenmercury.com/
Email us: schoolsandlibraries@gmail.com

The ideas expressed by libraries included in the podcast are not expressly endorsed by the Georgetown County Library System. 

Posted on December 8, 2020 and filed under Resources, RPGs, Teaching with Games.