Healing Through Fantasy: D&D as Therapy

Convos from the Couch by LifeStance Health · Jan 22, 2025 · 22m

In this episode of 'Convos from the Couch' by LifeStance Health, we talk with therapist William Acton about using the role-playing game Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) as a therapeutic tool. Acton shares his background and how his love for storytelling led him to integrate D&D into his practice. He explains the basics of D&D and how he adapts the game for therapy sessions, helping clients address issues like social anxiety, anger, grief, and more. Acton discusses the therapeutic benefits, such as improved communication and acceptance of failure, and the flexibility of D&D to meet various…