Summit

2025 APS Global Psychological Science Summit

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

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 · Virtual

Poster · Personality/Emotion

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.

Chairs & Discussants

  • George NikiforidisSpeaker
    Oramati-ZO S.C.C., Centre for psychotherapy and psycho education, Crete, Greece
  • Dimitra Sifaki-PistollaDiscussant
    , Faculty of Psychology, Metropolitan College, Campus Crete, Greece, Oramati-ZO S.C.C., Centre for psychotherapy and psycho education, Crete, Greece