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(HS Haarman 150767 2026) Therapeutic Role-Playing for Autistic Clients: Tabletop Games to Support Unmasking, Identity, and...

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Educator PESI, INC.
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Method Computer-Based Training

Course overview

Tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs) like Dungeons & Dragons have evolved into powerful therapeutic tools for identity, communication, and connection. This interactive session shows how collaborative storytelling and character play can foster emotional expression and authentic social engagement. You'll learn: How TTRPGs build regulation, problem-solving, and communication skills Ways to create affirming spaces for unmasking and identity exploration Methods for translating in-game learning into real-world growth Simple structure and safety tools for therapists new to gaming

Subject areas

This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.

Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners

Occupational Therapist

1.5h Related to the Clinical Practice of Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy Assistant

1.5h Related to the Clinical Practice of Occupational Therapy

Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling

Certified Master Social Worker

1.5h General

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

1.5h General

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

1.5h General

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

1.5h General

Florida Board of Nursing

APRN Temporary Certificate for Practice in Areas of Critical Need

1.5h General

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

1.5h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

1.5h General

Registered Nurse

1.5h General

Florida Board of Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapist

1.5h General

Occupational Therapy Assistant

1.5h General

Florida Board of Psychology

Limited License Psychologist

1.5h General

Psychologist

1.5h General

Florida Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

Speech-Language Pathologist

1.5h Clinically Related - Speech-Language Pathology

Speech-Language Pathology Assistant

1.5h Clinically Related - Speech-Language Pathology

Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board

Licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist

1.5h Continuing Education for Marriage and Family Therapists

Licensed Independent Social Worker

1.5h Continuing Education for Social Workers

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

1.5h Continuing Education for Counselors

Licensed Professional Counselor

1.5h Continuing Education for Counselors

Licensed Social Worker

1.5h Continuing Education for Social Workers

Marriage and Family Therapist

1.5h Continuing Education for Marriage and Family Therapists

Registered Social Worker Assistant

1.5h Continuing Education for Social Workers

Disclosure statements

Financial: Susan Haarman has an employment relationship with Loyola University. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.

Non-financial: Susan Haarman is a member of the International Association of Research in Service-Learning and Community Engagement.