12/30/2025
There are a handful of spots left in our winter therapeutic D&D campaigns on Sundays and Thursdays in Ancaster, including a 4-week mini-campaign (Thursdays, Feb 5 - Mar 1) for new players who want to learn the basics before diving into a full program.
But why choose role-playing games as therapeutic vehicles? Because D&D at NowWhat ...
π§ββοΈ Builds social skills through turn-taking, collaboration, and shared decision-making
π§ββοΈ Supports emotional regulation by practicing coping skills in low-risk, imaginative scenarios
π§ββοΈ Strengthens communication and perspective-taking through role-play and group storytelling
π§ββοΈ Increases confidence and self-esteem as kids experience competence, leadership, and success
π§ββοΈ Encourages problem-solving and flexible thinking in dynamic, unpredictable situations
π§ββοΈ Provides a safe space for expression where kids can explore feelings indirectly through characters
π§ββοΈ Promotes peer connection and belonging, especially for kids who feel different or left out
π§ββοΈ Models and reinforces pro-social behaviour with real-time guidance from trained social workers
π§ββοΈ Supports executive functioning (planning, impulse control, following rules) in an engaging format
π§ββοΈ Makes therapeutic skill-building fun, motivating, and accessible β kids want to keep coming back!
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