Episode 19 - Psychology of TTRPG - Interview with Psychotherapist Z.D. Gladstone

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While TTRPG is no replacement for proper therapy, table top gaming is known to offer benefits to mental health, social skills, and self exploration. Join us on the therapy couch as psychotherapist and author, Z.D. Gladstone explains the science behind why RPGs can be such a boon to our well-being.

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00:00 Intro

1:29 - Introduction of psychotherapist, Z.D. Gladstone

6:08 - Consensus about TTRPGs amongst psychotherapists?

9:13 - Personality types in TTRPG

13:32 - Empathy and social skills

16:37 - Creating a safe space in TTRPG for mental health

22:20 - Setting session zero expectations

25:14 - Navigating a trauma response in game

31:53 - Tension mediation tactics for GMs

34:54 - The scarcity of mental health services and self-help

38:28 - Rapid  ...