Summit
2025 APS Global Psychological Science Summit · 2025
Design and Piloting of a Protocol of a Comprehensive Psychotherapeutic Mental Health Intervention for Women Who Have Experienced Domestic Violence, Using Therapeutic Role Playing Tabletop Games (TT-RPGs) and Systemic Therapy
- Kallirroi Karypidou
Faculty of Psychology, Metropolitan College, campus Crete, Greece Oramati-ZO S.C.C., Centre for psychotherapy and psycho education, Crete, Greece - George Nikiforidis
Oramati-ZO S.C.C., Centre for psychotherapy and psycho education, Crete, Greece - Nikolaos Manias
- Dimitra Sifaki-Pistolla
, Faculty of Psychology, Metropolitan College, Campus Crete, Greece, Oramati-ZO S.C.C., Centre for psychotherapy and psycho education, Crete, Greece
Abstract
This study piloted a 6-week intervention combining systemic therapy and therapeutic role-playing games for women survivors of domestic violence. Using mixed methods, significant improvements were found in PTSD, anxiety, depression, and well-being. Tools included STAI, CES-D, DTS, and others. Participants expressed strong engagement and desire for continued group therapy.
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