Morvick

Do you think there are populations where this form of therapy/group is contraindicated?

What typical "D&D" things have you found it is wise to avoid, such as perhaps character death, very evil BBEGs, or complex puzzles? Or is it all fair game in the spirit of producing a challenge to overcome?

I'm gearing up to begin my MSW in the summer, and have a deep love of games, fantasy, and "building people up" through what social work I've done so far.

For the fledgling DM and the somewhat-untested Clinician, how would you advise replicating your program? Have area agencies been receptive, or do you connect through schools? What kind of experience have you found the most useful, or even what therapeutic philosophies (like Family Systems Theory) do you employ the most (such as NPCs and BBEGs standing as representations of maladaptive coping mechanisms)?

I have more questions, and overall an enthusiasm for this topic, so don't limit your answers if you have something else to share. This may even be my thesis of choice, when the day comes.