Ryan McLaughlin

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Ryan McLaughlin is a veteran educator and certified Therapeutic Game Master. He is passionate about the power that TTRPGs have for student learning and personal growth. He is also the co-host of the upcoming podcast "D&D for the Deconstructed."

Harnessing the Hero's Journey: Exploring the Therapeutic and Educational Power of D&D and Tabletop RPGs
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Sept. 18, 2023

Harnessing the Hero's Journey: Exploring the Therapeutic and Educational Power of D&D and Tabletop RPGs

Could tabletop role-playing games be more than just a pastime? Join us as we journey through the realm of Dungeons and Dragons with our esteemed guests, Dr. Megan Connell, author of "Tabletop Role-Playing Therapy", and Ryan McLaughlin, a veteran educator and certified Therapeutic Game Master. Discover how they use these games as unique tools for therapy and education, and how the immersive power of storytelling can help players confront and understand their personal issues. Be prepared to see TT...