For youth aged 12-18

9 weeks on Saturdays:

Sept 14, 21, 28

October 5, 12, 19, 26

November 2, 9

This group is facilitated by James Das, Registered Psychotherapist (qualifying) and Dungeon Master Scott

Register by emailing hello@innerworkslondon.com

Please include your child’s name and age.

Dungeons & Dragons (D&D), a popular tabletop role-playing game (RPG), offers a wide range of therapeutic benefits. These benefits extend across cognitive, emotional, social, and educational domains, making D&D a valuable tool in therapeutic settings.

Cognitive Benefits

Problem-Solving Skills: D&D involves complex scenarios that require strategic thinking and problem-solving, enhancing cognitive flexibility and critical thinking.

Creativity and Imagination: Players create characters and storylines, fostering creativity and imaginative thinking.

Memory and Recall: Keeping track of character details, game rules, and storyline elements can improve memory and recall abilities.

Executive Functioning: Planning actions, managing resources, and making decisions in the game can strengthen executive functioning skills.

Emotional and Mental Health Benefits

Emotional Regulation: Role-playing different scenarios helps players practice emotional regulation and empathy by experiencing and managing various emotions.

Stress Relief: Engaging in an immersive game can provide an enjoyable escape from daily stressors, promoting relaxation and stress relief.

Self-Expression: Creating and playing characters allows for self-expression, helping players explore and express different aspects of their personalities.

Self-Esteem and Confidence: Successfully navigating challenges and achieving goals in the game can boost self-esteem and confidence.

Social Benefits

Communication Skills: D&D requires players to communicate effectively with each other, enhancing verbal and non-verbal communication skills.

Teamwork and Collaboration: The game involves group decision-making and teamwork, promoting collaboration and cooperative problem-solving.

Social Interaction: Regular gameplay sessions provide opportunities for social interaction, helping players develop social skills and form friendships.

Conflict Resolution: Players learn to negotiate and resolve conflicts within the game, promoting healthy conflict resolution skills.

Educational Benefits

Learning and Knowledge: D&D can involve elements of history, mythology, mathematics, and literature, providing educational content in an engaging context.

Literacy Skills: Reading and writing character backstories, game rules, and in-game notes can improve literacy skills.

Critical Thinking: Analyzing game scenarios and making strategic decisions enhances critical thinking and analytical skills.

Therapeutic Interventions

Anxiety and Depression: D&D can provide a supportive and engaging environment that helps reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): The game can be used to improve social skills, communication, and imaginative play for individuals with ASD.

Trauma and PTSD: Role-playing can offer a safe way to explore and process traumatic experiences, aiding in trauma recovery.

For children aged 7-11

4 weeks on Sundays 10:30 -12:00
Sept 8, 15, 22, 29

The group is facilitated by Rebecca D’Agostin, BSW.  

Register by emailing: hello@innerworkslondon.com

Please include your child’s name and age.

Minecraft, a popular sandbox video game, has shown significant therapeutic value across various domains.

Cognitive Benefits
Problem-Solving Skills: Minecraft requires players to gather resources, plan, and execute strategies to achieve goals, enhancing problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Creativity: The game's open-ended nature allows players to build and create structures, fostering creativity and innovation.
Emotional and Mental Health

Stress Relief: Engaging in Minecraft can be a relaxing activity, providing a break from daily stressors and allowing players to unwind.

Emotional Expression: Players can express their emotions and thoughts through their creations, providing a healthy outlet for emotional release.
Social Benefits

Collaboration and Communication: Multiplayer mode encourages teamwork, communication, and social interaction, which can be particularly beneficial for individuals with social anxiety or those on the autism spectrum.

Community Building: Joining online communities and participating in group projects fosters a sense of belonging and community.
Educational Benefits

Learning and Education: Minecraft is used in educational settings to teach subjects like mathematics, history, and geography. It promotes engagement and interactive learning.

Executive Functioning: Managing resources, planning, and organizing tasks in Minecraft can improve executive functioning skills.
Therapeutic Interventions

Autism Therapy: Minecraft has been used as a therapeutic tool for children with autism, helping them develop social skills, improve communication, and reduce anxiety.

Spatial awareness: Minecraft helps to improve spatial awareness.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Therapists use Minecraft to create scenarios and role-playing exercises to address various psychological issues.

The fee for the group is $580 and includes material to take home (a Nintendo Switch Lite, and physical copy of the game), a discount is available if youth bring a Switch or Switch Lite ($300 discount) and Minecraft for the Switch ($40 discount).

For children aged 12-15

4 weeks on Sundays 12:45-2:15 PM
Sept 8, 15, 22, 29

The group is facilitated by Rebecca D’Agostin, BSW.  

Register by emailing: hello@innerworkslondon.com

Please include your child’s name and age.

Minecraft, a popular sandbox video game, has shown significant therapeutic value across various domains.

Cognitive Benefits
Problem-Solving Skills: Minecraft requires players to gather resources, plan, and execute strategies to achieve goals, enhancing problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Creativity: The game's open-ended nature allows players to build and create structures, fostering creativity and innovation.
Emotional and Mental Health

Stress Relief: Engaging in Minecraft can be a relaxing activity, providing a break from daily stressors and allowing players to unwind.

Emotional Expression: Players can express their emotions and thoughts through their creations, providing a healthy outlet for emotional release.
Social Benefits

Collaboration and Communication: Multiplayer mode encourages teamwork, communication, and social interaction, which can be particularly beneficial for individuals with social anxiety or those on the autism spectrum.

Community Building: Joining online communities and participating in group projects fosters a sense of belonging and community.
Educational Benefits

Learning and Education: Minecraft is used in educational settings to teach subjects like mathematics, history, and geography. It promotes engagement and interactive learning.

Executive Functioning: Managing resources, planning, and organizing tasks in Minecraft can improve executive functioning skills.
Therapeutic Interventions

Autism Therapy: Minecraft has been used as a therapeutic tool for children with autism, helping them develop social skills, improve communication, and reduce anxiety.

Spatial awareness: Minecraft helps to improve spatial awareness.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Therapists use Minecraft to create scenarios and role-playing exercises to address various psychological issues.

The fee for the group is $580 and includes material to take home (a Nintendo Switch Lite, and physical copy of the game), a discount is available if youth bring a Switch or Switch Lite ($300 discount) and Minecraft for the Switch ($40 discount).

For youth aged 16-18

4 weeks on Sundays 2:30-4:00 PM
Sept 8, 15, 22, 29

The group is facilitated by Rebecca D’Agostin, BSW.  

Register by emailing: hello@innerworkslondon.com

Please include your child’s name and age.

Minecraft, a popular sandbox video game, has shown significant therapeutic value across various domains.

Cognitive Benefits
Problem-Solving Skills: Minecraft requires players to gather resources, plan, and execute strategies to achieve goals, enhancing problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Creativity: The game's open-ended nature allows players to build and create structures, fostering creativity and innovation.
Emotional and Mental Health

Stress Relief: Engaging in Minecraft can be a relaxing activity, providing a break from daily stressors and allowing players to unwind.

Emotional Expression: Players can express their emotions and thoughts through their creations, providing a healthy outlet for emotional release.
Social Benefits

Collaboration and Communication: Multiplayer mode encourages teamwork, communication, and social interaction, which can be particularly beneficial for individuals with social anxiety or those on the autism spectrum.

Community Building: Joining online communities and participating in group projects fosters a sense of belonging and community.
Educational Benefits

Learning and Education: Minecraft is used in educational settings to teach subjects like mathematics, history, and geography. It promotes engagement and interactive learning.

Executive Functioning: Managing resources, planning, and organizing tasks in Minecraft can improve executive functioning skills.
Therapeutic Interventions

Autism Therapy: Minecraft has been used as a therapeutic tool for children with autism, helping them develop social skills, improve communication, and reduce anxiety.

Spatial awareness: Minecraft helps to improve spatial awareness.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Therapists use Minecraft to create scenarios and role-playing exercises to address various psychological issues.

The fee for the group is $580 and includes material to take home (a Nintendo Switch Lite, and physical copy of the game), a discount is available if youth bring a Switch or Switch Lite ($300 discount) and Minecraft for the Switch ($40 discount).

Join us for our parent peer support group for parents of youth (15+) and young adults on the spectrum. This group meets monthly on the last Wednesday of the month from 630-830 PM to discuss the unique challenges of parenting older kids on the spectrum. We discuss things like DSO, post secondary planning, and independent living.

There is no fee for this group

Please register in advance by emailing hello@innerworkslondon.com

For youth aged 12-18

9 weeks on Saturdays:

Sept 14, 21, 28

October 5, 12, 19, 26

November 2, 9

This group is facilitated by James Das, Registered Psychotherapist (qualifying) and Dungeon Master Scott

Register by emailing hello@innerworkslondon.com

Please include your child’s name and age.

Dungeons & Dragons (D&D), a popular tabletop role-playing game (RPG), offers a wide range of therapeutic benefits. These benefits extend across cognitive, emotional, social, and educational domains, making D&D a valuable tool in therapeutic settings.

Cognitive Benefits

Problem-Solving Skills: D&D involves complex scenarios that require strategic thinking and problem-solving, enhancing cognitive flexibility and critical thinking.

Creativity and Imagination: Players create characters and storylines, fostering creativity and imaginative thinking.

Memory and Recall: Keeping track of character details, game rules, and storyline elements can improve memory and recall abilities.

Executive Functioning: Planning actions, managing resources, and making decisions in the game can strengthen executive functioning skills.

Emotional and Mental Health Benefits

Emotional Regulation: Role-playing different scenarios helps players practice emotional regulation and empathy by experiencing and managing various emotions.

Stress Relief: Engaging in an immersive game can provide an enjoyable escape from daily stressors, promoting relaxation and stress relief.

Self-Expression: Creating and playing characters allows for self-expression, helping players explore and express different aspects of their personalities.

Self-Esteem and Confidence: Successfully navigating challenges and achieving goals in the game can boost self-esteem and confidence.

Social Benefits

Communication Skills: D&D requires players to communicate effectively with each other, enhancing verbal and non-verbal communication skills.

Teamwork and Collaboration: The game involves group decision-making and teamwork, promoting collaboration and cooperative problem-solving.

Social Interaction: Regular gameplay sessions provide opportunities for social interaction, helping players develop social skills and form friendships.

Conflict Resolution: Players learn to negotiate and resolve conflicts within the game, promoting healthy conflict resolution skills.

Educational Benefits

Learning and Knowledge: D&D can involve elements of history, mythology, mathematics, and literature, providing educational content in an engaging context.

Literacy Skills: Reading and writing character backstories, game rules, and in-game notes can improve literacy skills.

Critical Thinking: Analyzing game scenarios and making strategic decisions enhances critical thinking and analytical skills.

Therapeutic Interventions

Anxiety and Depression: D&D can provide a supportive and engaging environment that helps reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): The game can be used to improve social skills, communication, and imaginative play for individuals with ASD.

Trauma and PTSD: Role-playing can offer a safe way to explore and process traumatic experiences, aiding in trauma recovery.

For children aged 7-11

4 weeks on Sundays 10:30 -12:00
Sept 8, 15, 22, 29

The group is facilitated by Rebecca D’Agostin, BSW.  

Register by emailing: hello@innerworkslondon.com

Please include your child’s name and age.

Minecraft, a popular sandbox video game, has shown significant therapeutic value across various domains.

Cognitive Benefits
Problem-Solving Skills: Minecraft requires players to gather resources, plan, and execute strategies to achieve goals, enhancing problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Creativity: The game's open-ended nature allows players to build and create structures, fostering creativity and innovation.
Emotional and Mental Health

Stress Relief: Engaging in Minecraft can be a relaxing activity, providing a break from daily stressors and allowing players to unwind.

Emotional Expression: Players can express their emotions and thoughts through their creations, providing a healthy outlet for emotional release.
Social Benefits

Collaboration and Communication: Multiplayer mode encourages teamwork, communication, and social interaction, which can be particularly beneficial for individuals with social anxiety or those on the autism spectrum.

Community Building: Joining online communities and participating in group projects fosters a sense of belonging and community.
Educational Benefits

Learning and Education: Minecraft is used in educational settings to teach subjects like mathematics, history, and geography. It promotes engagement and interactive learning.

Executive Functioning: Managing resources, planning, and organizing tasks in Minecraft can improve executive functioning skills.
Therapeutic Interventions

Autism Therapy: Minecraft has been used as a therapeutic tool for children with autism, helping them develop social skills, improve communication, and reduce anxiety.

Spatial awareness: Minecraft helps to improve spatial awareness.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Therapists use Minecraft to create scenarios and role-playing exercises to address various psychological issues.

The fee for the group is $580 and includes material to take home (a Nintendo Switch Lite, and physical copy of the game), a discount is available if youth bring a Switch or Switch Lite ($300 discount) and Minecraft for the Switch ($40 discount).

For children aged 12-15 years old

4 weeks on Sundays 12:45-2:15PM
Sept 8, 15, 22, 29

The group is facilitated by Rebecca D’Agostin, BSW.  

Register by emailing: hello@innerworkslondon.com

Please include your child’s name and age.

Minecraft, a popular sandbox video game, has shown significant therapeutic value across various domains.

Cognitive Benefits
Problem-Solving Skills: Minecraft requires players to gather resources, plan, and execute strategies to achieve goals, enhancing problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Creativity: The game's open-ended nature allows players to build and create structures, fostering creativity and innovation.
Emotional and Mental Health

Stress Relief: Engaging in Minecraft can be a relaxing activity, providing a break from daily stressors and allowing players to unwind.

Emotional Expression: Players can express their emotions and thoughts through their creations, providing a healthy outlet for emotional release.
Social Benefits

Collaboration and Communication: Multiplayer mode encourages teamwork, communication, and social interaction, which can be particularly beneficial for individuals with social anxiety or those on the autism spectrum.

Community Building: Joining online communities and participating in group projects fosters a sense of belonging and community.
Educational Benefits

Learning and Education: Minecraft is used in educational settings to teach subjects like mathematics, history, and geography. It promotes engagement and interactive learning.

Executive Functioning: Managing resources, planning, and organizing tasks in Minecraft can improve executive functioning skills.
Therapeutic Interventions

Autism Therapy: Minecraft has been used as a therapeutic tool for children with autism, helping them develop social skills, improve communication, and reduce anxiety.

Spatial awareness: Minecraft helps to improve spatial awareness.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Therapists use Minecraft to create scenarios and role-playing exercises to address various psychological issues.

The fee for the group is $580 and includes material to take home (a Nintendo Switch Lite, and physical copy of the game), a discount is available if youth bring a Switch or Switch Lite ($300 discount) and Minecraft for the Switch ($40 discount).

For youth aged 16-18

4 weeks on Sundays 2:30-4:00 PM
Sept 8, 15, 22, 29

The group is facilitated by Rebecca D’Agostin, BSW.  

Register by emailing: hello@innerworkslondon.com

Please include your child’s name and age.

Minecraft, a popular sandbox video game, has shown significant therapeutic value across various domains.

Cognitive Benefits
Problem-Solving Skills: Minecraft requires players to gather resources, plan, and execute strategies to achieve goals, enhancing problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Creativity: The game's open-ended nature allows players to build and create structures, fostering creativity and innovation.
Emotional and Mental Health

Stress Relief: Engaging in Minecraft can be a relaxing activity, providing a break from daily stressors and allowing players to unwind.

Emotional Expression: Players can express their emotions and thoughts through their creations, providing a healthy outlet for emotional release.
Social Benefits

Collaboration and Communication: Multiplayer mode encourages teamwork, communication, and social interaction, which can be particularly beneficial for individuals with social anxiety or those on the autism spectrum.

Community Building: Joining online communities and participating in group projects fosters a sense of belonging and community.
Educational Benefits

Learning and Education: Minecraft is used in educational settings to teach subjects like mathematics, history, and geography. It promotes engagement and interactive learning.

Executive Functioning: Managing resources, planning, and organizing tasks in Minecraft can improve executive functioning skills.
Therapeutic Interventions

Autism Therapy: Minecraft has been used as a therapeutic tool for children with autism, helping them develop social skills, improve communication, and reduce anxiety.

Spatial awareness: Minecraft helps to improve spatial awareness.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Therapists use Minecraft to create scenarios and role-playing exercises to address various psychological issues.

The fee for the group is $580 and includes material to take home (a Nintendo Switch Lite, and physical copy of the game), a discount is available if youth bring a Switch or Switch Lite ($300 discount) and Minecraft for the Switch ($40 discount).

This group meets once per month, board and card games, drawing/art, conversation - all supervised and supported by a therapist. Group meets the first Tuesday of the month 6:00-7:30 PM and is supervised by Rebecca D’Agostin, BSW.  Youth can register for single sessions, the fee is $60/ session.

Register by email: hello@innerworkslondon.com

Cognitive Benefits

Problem-Solving Skills: Many board games require strategic thinking and problem-solving, enhancing cognitive abilities.

Attention and Focus: Playing board games demands concentration and focus, which can help improve attention span and cognitive control.

Memory Enhancement: Games that involve recalling information, such as rules or previous moves, can boost memory and recall skills.

Emotional and Mental Health Benefits

Stress Reduction: Engaging in board games provides a fun and enjoyable activity that can reduce stress and promote relaxation.

Emotional Regulation: Through playing, teens learn to manage emotions such as frustration, excitement, and disappointment in a controlled environment.

Self-Esteem and Confidence: Successfully playing and winning games can boost self-esteem and confidence.

Support Network Building: Creating an atmosphere of safety to talk about anything in a safe envionrment and build connections if desired to carry this on outside of group with other teens. This outside of group piece is not facilitated but the group has potential for this to occur.

Creating Understanding: The ability to discuss topics in a peer support manner.

Social Benefits

Communication Skills: Board games require players to communicate, share ideas, and articulate strategies, enhancing verbal communication skills.

Teamwork and Collaboration: Many board games involve team play, which teaches cooperation, teamwork, and collective problem-solving.

Social Interaction: Regular participation in a social group provides opportunities for social interaction, helping teens develop social skills and form friendships.

Conflict Resolution: Teens learn to handle disagreements and resolve conflicts amicably, promoting healthy social interactions.

Educational Benefits

Learning and Knowledge: Some board games are educational, teaching subjects like history, geography, and mathematics in an engaging way.

Critical Thinking: Analyzing game scenarios and making decisions enhances critical thinking and analytical skills.

Therapeutic Interventions

Social Anxiety: Board game groups can be a safe space for teens with social anxiety to practice social skills and build confidence in interacting with peers.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Board games can be used in therapy to improve social skills, communication, and turn-taking for teens with ASD.

All of our groups are therapeutic groups and open to both clients and non clients. Receipts will be provided. Spaces are limited for each group. The group fee may be covered by private insurance benefits as they are psychotherapy groups, and are covered for those who have OAP funding. Registration is required for all groups.

For youth aged 12-18

9 weeks on Saturdays:

Sept 14, 21, 28

October 5, 12, 19, 26

November 2, 9

This group is facilitated by James Das, Registered Psychotherapist (qualifying) and Dungeon Master Scott

Register by emailing hello@innerworkslondon.com

Please include your child’s name and age.

Dungeons & Dragons (D&D), a popular tabletop role-playing game (RPG), offers a wide range of therapeutic benefits. These benefits extend across cognitive, emotional, social, and educational domains, making D&D a valuable tool in therapeutic settings.

Cognitive Benefits

Problem-Solving Skills: D&D involves complex scenarios that require strategic thinking and problem-solving, enhancing cognitive flexibility and critical thinking.

Creativity and Imagination: Players create characters and storylines, fostering creativity and imaginative thinking.

Memory and Recall: Keeping track of character details, game rules, and storyline elements can improve memory and recall abilities.

Executive Functioning: Planning actions, managing resources, and making decisions in the game can strengthen executive functioning skills.

Emotional and Mental Health Benefits

Emotional Regulation: Role-playing different scenarios helps players practice emotional regulation and empathy by experiencing and managing various emotions.

Stress Relief: Engaging in an immersive game can provide an enjoyable escape from daily stressors, promoting relaxation and stress relief.

Self-Expression: Creating and playing characters allows for self-expression, helping players explore and express different aspects of their personalities.

Self-Esteem and Confidence: Successfully navigating challenges and achieving goals in the game can boost self-esteem and confidence.

Social Benefits

Communication Skills: D&D requires players to communicate effectively with each other, enhancing verbal and non-verbal communication skills.

Teamwork and Collaboration: The game involves group decision-making and teamwork, promoting collaboration and cooperative problem-solving.

Social Interaction: Regular gameplay sessions provide opportunities for social interaction, helping players develop social skills and form friendships.

Conflict Resolution: Players learn to negotiate and resolve conflicts within the game, promoting healthy conflict resolution skills.

Educational Benefits

Learning and Knowledge: D&D can involve elements of history, mythology, mathematics, and literature, providing educational content in an engaging context.

Literacy Skills: Reading and writing character backstories, game rules, and in-game notes can improve literacy skills.

Critical Thinking: Analyzing game scenarios and making strategic decisions enhances critical thinking and analytical skills.

Therapeutic Interventions

Anxiety and Depression: D&D can provide a supportive and engaging environment that helps reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): The game can be used to improve social skills, communication, and imaginative play for individuals with ASD.

Trauma and PTSD: Role-playing can offer a safe way to explore and process traumatic experiences, aiding in trauma recovery.

For children aged 7-12

3 weeks on Sundays 10:30 -12:00

October 6th, 20th, 27th (We are skipping Oct 13th for Thanksgiving)

The group is facilitated by Rebecca D’Agostin, BSW.  

Register by emailing: hello@innerworkslondon.com

Please include your child’s name and age.

Minecraft, a popular sandbox video game, has shown significant therapeutic value across various domains.

Cognitive Benefits
Problem-Solving Skills: Minecraft requires players to gather resources, plan, and execute strategies to achieve goals, enhancing problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Creativity: The game's open-ended nature allows players to build and create structures, fostering creativity and innovation.
Emotional and Mental Health

Stress Relief: Engaging in Minecraft can be a relaxing activity, providing a break from daily stressors and allowing players to unwind.

Emotional Expression: Players can express their emotions and thoughts through their creations, providing a healthy outlet for emotional release.
Social Benefits

Collaboration and Communication: Multiplayer mode encourages teamwork, communication, and social interaction, which can be particularly beneficial for individuals with social anxiety or those on the autism spectrum.

Community Building: Joining online communities and participating in group projects fosters a sense of belonging and community.
Educational Benefits

Learning and Education: Minecraft is used in educational settings to teach subjects like mathematics, history, and geography. It promotes engagement and interactive learning.

Executive Functioning: Managing resources, planning, and organizing tasks in Minecraft can improve executive functioning skills.
Therapeutic Interventions

Autism Therapy: Minecraft has been used as a therapeutic tool for children with autism, helping them develop social skills, improve communication, and reduce anxiety.

Spatial awareness: Minecraft helps to improve spatial awareness.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Therapists use Minecraft to create scenarios and role-playing exercises to address various psychological issues.

The fee for the group is $520 and includes material to take home (a Nintendo Switch Lite, and physical copy of the game), a discount is available if youth bring a Switch or Switch Lite ($300 discount) and Minecraft for the Switch ($40 discount).

For children aged 13-18

3 weeks on Sundays 12:15-1:45PM

October 6th, 20th, and 27th (We will be skipping the 13th for Thanksgiving)

The group is facilitated by Rebecca D’Agostin, BSW.  

Register by emailing: hello@innerworkslondon.com

Please include your child’s name and age.

Minecraft, a popular sandbox video game, has shown significant therapeutic value across various domains.

Cognitive Benefits
Problem-Solving Skills: Minecraft requires players to gather resources, plan, and execute strategies to achieve goals, enhancing problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Creativity: The game's open-ended nature allows players to build and create structures, fostering creativity and innovation.
Emotional and Mental Health

Stress Relief: Engaging in Minecraft can be a relaxing activity, providing a break from daily stressors and allowing players to unwind.

Emotional Expression: Players can express their emotions and thoughts through their creations, providing a healthy outlet for emotional release.
Social Benefits

Collaboration and Communication: Multiplayer mode encourages teamwork, communication, and social interaction, which can be particularly beneficial for individuals with social anxiety or those on the autism spectrum.

Community Building: Joining online communities and participating in group projects fosters a sense of belonging and community.
Educational Benefits

Learning and Education: Minecraft is used in educational settings to teach subjects like mathematics, history, and geography. It promotes engagement and interactive learning.

Executive Functioning: Managing resources, planning, and organizing tasks in Minecraft can improve executive functioning skills.
Therapeutic Interventions

Autism Therapy: Minecraft has been used as a therapeutic tool for children with autism, helping them develop social skills, improve communication, and reduce anxiety.

Spatial awareness: Minecraft helps to improve spatial awareness.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Therapists use Minecraft to create scenarios and role-playing exercises to address various psychological issues.

The fee for the group is $520 and includes material to take home (a Nintendo Switch Lite, and physical copy of the game), a discount is available if youth bring a Switch or Switch Lite ($300 discount) and Minecraft for the Switch ($40 discount).

Join Marissa Parker, and Virginia Ridley for our parent peer support group for parents of any age child/youth/young adult on the spectrum. This group meet’s monthly on the second Thursday of the month from 6-8 PM.

There is no fee for this group

Please register in advance by emailing hello@innerworkslondon.com

For youth aged 12-18

9 weeks on Saturdays:

Sept 14, 21, 28

October 5, 12, 19, 26

November 2, 9

This group is facilitated by James Das, Registered Psychotherapist (qualifying) and Dungeon Master Scott

Register by emailing hello@innerworkslondon.com

Please include your child’s name and age.

Dungeons & Dragons (D&D), a popular tabletop role-playing game (RPG), offers a wide range of therapeutic benefits. These benefits extend across cognitive, emotional, social, and educational domains, making D&D a valuable tool in therapeutic settings.

Cognitive Benefits

Problem-Solving Skills: D&D involves complex scenarios that require strategic thinking and problem-solving, enhancing cognitive flexibility and critical thinking.

Creativity and Imagination: Players create characters and storylines, fostering creativity and imaginative thinking.

Memory and Recall: Keeping track of character details, game rules, and storyline elements can improve memory and recall abilities.

Executive Functioning: Planning actions, managing resources, and making decisions in the game can strengthen executive functioning skills.

Emotional and Mental Health Benefits

Emotional Regulation: Role-playing different scenarios helps players practice emotional regulation and empathy by experiencing and managing various emotions.

Stress Relief: Engaging in an immersive game can provide an enjoyable escape from daily stressors, promoting relaxation and stress relief.

Self-Expression: Creating and playing characters allows for self-expression, helping players explore and express different aspects of their personalities.

Self-Esteem and Confidence: Successfully navigating challenges and achieving goals in the game can boost self-esteem and confidence.

Social Benefits

Communication Skills: D&D requires players to communicate effectively with each other, enhancing verbal and non-verbal communication skills.

Teamwork and Collaboration: The game involves group decision-making and teamwork, promoting collaboration and cooperative problem-solving.

Social Interaction: Regular gameplay sessions provide opportunities for social interaction, helping players develop social skills and form friendships.

Conflict Resolution: Players learn to negotiate and resolve conflicts within the game, promoting healthy conflict resolution skills.

Educational Benefits

Learning and Knowledge: D&D can involve elements of history, mythology, mathematics, and literature, providing educational content in an engaging context.

Literacy Skills: Reading and writing character backstories, game rules, and in-game notes can improve literacy skills.

Critical Thinking: Analyzing game scenarios and making strategic decisions enhances critical thinking and analytical skills.

Therapeutic Interventions

Anxiety and Depression: D&D can provide a supportive and engaging environment that helps reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): The game can be used to improve social skills, communication, and imaginative play for individuals with ASD.

Trauma and PTSD: Role-playing can offer a safe way to explore and process traumatic experiences, aiding in trauma recovery.

This group meets once per month, board and card games, drawing/art, conversation - all supervised and supported by a therapist.

The group meets one Wednesday a month 6:30-8:00 PM and is supervised by Marissa Parker, RP.  

Youth can register for single sessions, the fee is $60/ session.
Register by email: hello@innerworkslondon.com

All of our groups are therapeutic groups and open to both clients and non clients. Receipts will be provided. Spaces are limited for each group. The group fee may be covered by private insurance benefits as they are psychotherapy groups, and are covered for those who have OAP funding. Registration is required for all groups.

Cognitive Benefits

Problem-Solving Skills: Many board games require strategic thinking and problem-solving, enhancing cognitive abilities.

Attention and Focus: Playing board games demands concentration and focus, which can help improve attention span and cognitive control.

Memory Enhancement: Games that involve recalling information, such as rules or previous moves, can boost memory and recall skills.

Emotional and Mental Health Benefits

Stress Reduction: Engaging in board games provides a fun and enjoyable activity that can reduce stress and promote relaxation.

Emotional Regulation: Through playing, teens learn to manage emotions such as frustration, excitement, and disappointment in a controlled environment.

Self-Esteem and Confidence: Successfully playing and winning games can boost self-esteem and confidence.

Support Network Building: Creating an atmosphere of safety to talk about anything in a safe envionrment and build connections if desired to carry this on outside of group with other teens. This outside of group piece is not facilitated but the group has potential for this to occur.

Creating Understanding: The ability to discuss topics in a peer support manner.

Social Benefits

Communication Skills: Board games require players to communicate, share ideas, and articulate strategies, enhancing verbal communication skills.

Teamwork and Collaboration: Many board games involve team play, which teaches cooperation, teamwork, and collective problem-solving.

Social Interaction: Regular participation in a social group provides opportunities for social interaction, helping teens develop social skills and form friendships.

Conflict Resolution: Teens learn to handle disagreements and resolve conflicts amicably, promoting healthy social interactions.

Educational Benefits

Learning and Knowledge: Some board games are educational, teaching subjects like history, geography, and mathematics in an engaging way.

Critical Thinking: Analyzing game scenarios and making decisions enhances critical thinking and analytical skills.

Therapeutic Interventions

Social Anxiety: Board game groups can be a safe space for teens with social anxiety to practice social skills and build confidence in interacting with peers.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Board games can be used in therapy to improve social skills, communication, and turn-taking for teens with ASD.

For youth aged 12-18

9 weeks on Saturdays:

Sept 14, 21, 28

October 5, 12, 19, 26

November 2, 9

This group is facilitated by James Das, Registered Psychotherapist (qualifying) and Dungeon Master Scott

Register by emailing hello@innerworkslondon.com

Please include your child’s name and age.

Dungeons & Dragons (D&D), a popular tabletop role-playing game (RPG), offers a wide range of therapeutic benefits. These benefits extend across cognitive, emotional, social, and educational domains, making D&D a valuable tool in therapeutic settings.

Cognitive Benefits

Problem-Solving Skills: D&D involves complex scenarios that require strategic thinking and problem-solving, enhancing cognitive flexibility and critical thinking.

Creativity and Imagination: Players create characters and storylines, fostering creativity and imaginative thinking.

Memory and Recall: Keeping track of character details, game rules, and storyline elements can improve memory and recall abilities.

Executive Functioning: Planning actions, managing resources, and making decisions in the game can strengthen executive functioning skills.

Emotional and Mental Health Benefits

Emotional Regulation: Role-playing different scenarios helps players practice emotional regulation and empathy by experiencing and managing various emotions.

Stress Relief: Engaging in an immersive game can provide an enjoyable escape from daily stressors, promoting relaxation and stress relief.

Self-Expression: Creating and playing characters allows for self-expression, helping players explore and express different aspects of their personalities.

Self-Esteem and Confidence: Successfully navigating challenges and achieving goals in the game can boost self-esteem and confidence.

Social Benefits

Communication Skills: D&D requires players to communicate effectively with each other, enhancing verbal and non-verbal communication skills.

Teamwork and Collaboration: The game involves group decision-making and teamwork, promoting collaboration and cooperative problem-solving.

Social Interaction: Regular gameplay sessions provide opportunities for social interaction, helping players develop social skills and form friendships.

Conflict Resolution: Players learn to negotiate and resolve conflicts within the game, promoting healthy conflict resolution skills.

Educational Benefits

Learning and Knowledge: D&D can involve elements of history, mythology, mathematics, and literature, providing educational content in an engaging context.

Literacy Skills: Reading and writing character backstories, game rules, and in-game notes can improve literacy skills.

Critical Thinking: Analyzing game scenarios and making strategic decisions enhances critical thinking and analytical skills.

Therapeutic Interventions

Anxiety and Depression: D&D can provide a supportive and engaging environment that helps reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): The game can be used to improve social skills, communication, and imaginative play for individuals with ASD.

Trauma and PTSD: Role-playing can offer a safe way to explore and process traumatic experiences, aiding in trauma recovery.

For children aged 7-12

3 weeks on Sundays 10:30 -12:00

October 6th, 20th, 27th (We are skipping Oct 13th for Thanksgiving)

The group is facilitated by Rebecca D’Agostin, BSW.  

Register by emailing: hello@innerworkslondon.com

Please include your child’s name and age.

Minecraft, a popular sandbox video game, has shown significant therapeutic value across various domains.

Cognitive Benefits
Problem-Solving Skills: Minecraft requires players to gather resources, plan, and execute strategies to achieve goals, enhancing problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Creativity: The game's open-ended nature allows players to build and create structures, fostering creativity and innovation.
Emotional and Mental Health

Stress Relief: Engaging in Minecraft can be a relaxing activity, providing a break from daily stressors and allowing players to unwind.

Emotional Expression: Players can express their emotions and thoughts through their creations, providing a healthy outlet for emotional release.
Social Benefits

Collaboration and Communication: Multiplayer mode encourages teamwork, communication, and social interaction, which can be particularly beneficial for individuals with social anxiety or those on the autism spectrum.

Community Building: Joining online communities and participating in group projects fosters a sense of belonging and community.
Educational Benefits

Learning and Education: Minecraft is used in educational settings to teach subjects like mathematics, history, and geography. It promotes engagement and interactive learning.

Executive Functioning: Managing resources, planning, and organizing tasks in Minecraft can improve executive functioning skills.
Therapeutic Interventions

Autism Therapy: Minecraft has been used as a therapeutic tool for children with autism, helping them develop social skills, improve communication, and reduce anxiety.

Spatial awareness: Minecraft helps to improve spatial awareness.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Therapists use Minecraft to create scenarios and role-playing exercises to address various psychological issues.

The fee for the group is $520 and includes material to take home (a Nintendo Switch Lite, and physical copy of the game), a discount is available if youth bring a Switch or Switch Lite ($300 discount) and Minecraft for the Switch ($40 discount).

For children aged 13-18

3 weeks on Sundays 12:15-1:45PM

October 6th, 20th, and 27th (We will be skipping the 13th for Thanksgiving)

The group is facilitated by Rebecca D’Agostin, BSW.  

Register by emailing: hello@innerworkslondon.com

Please include your child’s name and age.

Minecraft, a popular sandbox video game, has shown significant therapeutic value across various domains.

Cognitive Benefits
Problem-Solving Skills: Minecraft requires players to gather resources, plan, and execute strategies to achieve goals, enhancing problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Creativity: The game's open-ended nature allows players to build and create structures, fostering creativity and innovation.
Emotional and Mental Health

Stress Relief: Engaging in Minecraft can be a relaxing activity, providing a break from daily stressors and allowing players to unwind.

Emotional Expression: Players can express their emotions and thoughts through their creations, providing a healthy outlet for emotional release.
Social Benefits

Collaboration and Communication: Multiplayer mode encourages teamwork, communication, and social interaction, which can be particularly beneficial for individuals with social anxiety or those on the autism spectrum.

Community Building: Joining online communities and participating in group projects fosters a sense of belonging and community.
Educational Benefits

Learning and Education: Minecraft is used in educational settings to teach subjects like mathematics, history, and geography. It promotes engagement and interactive learning.

Executive Functioning: Managing resources, planning, and organizing tasks in Minecraft can improve executive functioning skills.
Therapeutic Interventions

Autism Therapy: Minecraft has been used as a therapeutic tool for children with autism, helping them develop social skills, improve communication, and reduce anxiety.

Spatial awareness: Minecraft helps to improve spatial awareness.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Therapists use Minecraft to create scenarios and role-playing exercises to address various psychological issues.

The fee for the group is $520 and includes material to take home (a Nintendo Switch Lite, and physical copy of the game), a discount is available if youth bring a Switch or Switch Lite ($300 discount) and Minecraft for the Switch ($40 discount).

For youth aged 12-18

9 weeks on Saturdays:

Sept 14, 21, 28

October 5, 12, 19, 26

November 2, 9

This group is facilitated by James Das, Registered Psychotherapist (qualifying) and Dungeon Master Scott

Register by emailing hello@innerworkslondon.com

Please include your child’s name and age.

Dungeons & Dragons (D&D), a popular tabletop role-playing game (RPG), offers a wide range of therapeutic benefits. These benefits extend across cognitive, emotional, social, and educational domains, making D&D a valuable tool in therapeutic settings.

Cognitive Benefits

Problem-Solving Skills: D&D involves complex scenarios that require strategic thinking and problem-solving, enhancing cognitive flexibility and critical thinking.

Creativity and Imagination: Players create characters and storylines, fostering creativity and imaginative thinking.

Memory and Recall: Keeping track of character details, game rules, and storyline elements can improve memory and recall abilities.

Executive Functioning: Planning actions, managing resources, and making decisions in the game can strengthen executive functioning skills.

Emotional and Mental Health Benefits

Emotional Regulation: Role-playing different scenarios helps players practice emotional regulation and empathy by experiencing and managing various emotions.

Stress Relief: Engaging in an immersive game can provide an enjoyable escape from daily stressors, promoting relaxation and stress relief.

Self-Expression: Creating and playing characters allows for self-expression, helping players explore and express different aspects of their personalities.

Self-Esteem and Confidence: Successfully navigating challenges and achieving goals in the game can boost self-esteem and confidence.

Social Benefits

Communication Skills: D&D requires players to communicate effectively with each other, enhancing verbal and non-verbal communication skills.

Teamwork and Collaboration: The game involves group decision-making and teamwork, promoting collaboration and cooperative problem-solving.

Social Interaction: Regular gameplay sessions provide opportunities for social interaction, helping players develop social skills and form friendships.

Conflict Resolution: Players learn to negotiate and resolve conflicts within the game, promoting healthy conflict resolution skills.

Educational Benefits

Learning and Knowledge: D&D can involve elements of history, mythology, mathematics, and literature, providing educational content in an engaging context.

Literacy Skills: Reading and writing character backstories, game rules, and in-game notes can improve literacy skills.

Critical Thinking: Analyzing game scenarios and making strategic decisions enhances critical thinking and analytical skills.

Therapeutic Interventions

Anxiety and Depression: D&D can provide a supportive and engaging environment that helps reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): The game can be used to improve social skills, communication, and imaginative play for individuals with ASD.

Trauma and PTSD: Role-playing can offer a safe way to explore and process traumatic experiences, aiding in trauma recovery.

For children aged 7-12

3 weeks on Sundays 10:30 -12:00

October 6th, 20th, 27th (We are skipping the 13th for Thanksgiving)

The group is facilitated by Rebecca D’Agostin, BSW.  

Register by emailing: hello@innerworkslondon.com

Please include your child’s name and age.

Minecraft, a popular sandbox video game, has shown significant therapeutic value across various domains.

Cognitive Benefits
Problem-Solving Skills: Minecraft requires players to gather resources, plan, and execute strategies to achieve goals, enhancing problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Creativity: The game's open-ended nature allows players to build and create structures, fostering creativity and innovation.
Emotional and Mental Health

Stress Relief: Engaging in Minecraft can be a relaxing activity, providing a break from daily stressors and allowing players to unwind.

Emotional Expression: Players can express their emotions and thoughts through their creations, providing a healthy outlet for emotional release.
Social Benefits

Collaboration and Communication: Multiplayer mode encourages teamwork, communication, and social interaction, which can be particularly beneficial for individuals with social anxiety or those on the autism spectrum.

Community Building: Joining online communities and participating in group projects fosters a sense of belonging and community.
Educational Benefits

Learning and Education: Minecraft is used in educational settings to teach subjects like mathematics, history, and geography. It promotes engagement and interactive learning.

Executive Functioning: Managing resources, planning, and organizing tasks in Minecraft can improve executive functioning skills.
Therapeutic Interventions

Autism Therapy: Minecraft has been used as a therapeutic tool for children with autism, helping them develop social skills, improve communication, and reduce anxiety.

Spatial awareness: Minecraft helps to improve spatial awareness.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Therapists use Minecraft to create scenarios and role-playing exercises to address various psychological issues.

The fee for the group is $520 and includes material to take home (a Nintendo Switch Lite, and physical copy of the game), a discount is available if youth bring a Switch or Switch Lite ($300 discount) and Minecraft for the Switch ($40 discount).

For children aged 13-18

3 weeks on Sundays 12:15-1:45PM

October 6th, 20th, and 27th (We will be skipping the 13th for Thanksgiving)

The group is facilitated by Rebecca D’Agostin, BSW.  

Register by emailing: hello@innerworkslondon.com

Please include your child’s name and age.

Minecraft, a popular sandbox video game, has shown significant therapeutic value across various domains.

Cognitive Benefits
Problem-Solving Skills: Minecraft requires players to gather resources, plan, and execute strategies to achieve goals, enhancing problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Creativity: The game's open-ended nature allows players to build and create structures, fostering creativity and innovation.
Emotional and Mental Health

Stress Relief: Engaging in Minecraft can be a relaxing activity, providing a break from daily stressors and allowing players to unwind.

Emotional Expression: Players can express their emotions and thoughts through their creations, providing a healthy outlet for emotional release.
Social Benefits

Collaboration and Communication: Multiplayer mode encourages teamwork, communication, and social interaction, which can be particularly beneficial for individuals with social anxiety or those on the autism spectrum.

Community Building: Joining online communities and participating in group projects fosters a sense of belonging and community.
Educational Benefits

Learning and Education: Minecraft is used in educational settings to teach subjects like mathematics, history, and geography. It promotes engagement and interactive learning.

Executive Functioning: Managing resources, planning, and organizing tasks in Minecraft can improve executive functioning skills.
Therapeutic Interventions

Autism Therapy: Minecraft has been used as a therapeutic tool for children with autism, helping them develop social skills, improve communication, and reduce anxiety.

Spatial awareness: Minecraft helps to improve spatial awareness.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Therapists use Minecraft to create scenarios and role-playing exercises to address various psychological issues.

The fee for the group is $520 and includes material to take home (a Nintendo Switch Lite, and physical copy of the game), a discount is available if youth bring a Switch or Switch Lite ($300 discount) and Minecraft for the Switch ($40 discount).

Join us for our parent peer support group for parents of youth (15+) and young adults on the spectrum. This group meet’s monthly on the last Wednesday of the month from 630-830 PM to discuss the unique challenges of parenting older kids on the spectrum. We discuss things like DSO, post secondary planning, and independent living.

There is no fee for this group

Please register in advance by emailing hello@innerworkslondon.com

For youth aged 12-18

9 weeks on Saturdays:

Sept 14, 21, 28

October 5, 12, 19, 26

November 2, 9

This group is facilitated by James Das, Registered Psychotherapist (qualifying) and Dungeon Master Scott

Register by emailing hello@innerworkslondon.com

Please include your child’s name and age.

Dungeons & Dragons (D&D), a popular tabletop role-playing game (RPG), offers a wide range of therapeutic benefits. These benefits extend across cognitive, emotional, social, and educational domains, making D&D a valuable tool in therapeutic settings.

Cognitive Benefits

Problem-Solving Skills: D&D involves complex scenarios that require strategic thinking and problem-solving, enhancing cognitive flexibility and critical thinking.

Creativity and Imagination: Players create characters and storylines, fostering creativity and imaginative thinking.

Memory and Recall: Keeping track of character details, game rules, and storyline elements can improve memory and recall abilities.

Executive Functioning: Planning actions, managing resources, and making decisions in the game can strengthen executive functioning skills.

Emotional and Mental Health Benefits

Emotional Regulation: Role-playing different scenarios helps players practice emotional regulation and empathy by experiencing and managing various emotions.

Stress Relief: Engaging in an immersive game can provide an enjoyable escape from daily stressors, promoting relaxation and stress relief.

Self-Expression: Creating and playing characters allows for self-expression, helping players explore and express different aspects of their personalities.

Self-Esteem and Confidence: Successfully navigating challenges and achieving goals in the game can boost self-esteem and confidence.

Social Benefits

Communication Skills: D&D requires players to communicate effectively with each other, enhancing verbal and non-verbal communication skills.

Teamwork and Collaboration: The game involves group decision-making and teamwork, promoting collaboration and cooperative problem-solving.

Social Interaction: Regular gameplay sessions provide opportunities for social interaction, helping players develop social skills and form friendships.

Conflict Resolution: Players learn to negotiate and resolve conflicts within the game, promoting healthy conflict resolution skills.

Educational Benefits

Learning and Knowledge: D&D can involve elements of history, mythology, mathematics, and literature, providing educational content in an engaging context.

Literacy Skills: Reading and writing character backstories, game rules, and in-game notes can improve literacy skills.

Critical Thinking: Analyzing game scenarios and making strategic decisions enhances critical thinking and analytical skills.

Therapeutic Interventions

Anxiety and Depression: D&D can provide a supportive and engaging environment that helps reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): The game can be used to improve social skills, communication, and imaginative play for individuals with ASD.

Trauma and PTSD: Role-playing can offer a safe way to explore and process traumatic experiences, aiding in trauma recovery.

This group meets once per month, board and card games, drawing/art, conversation - all supervised and supported by a therapist. Group meets the first Tuesday of the month 6:00-7:30 PM and is supervised by Rebecca D’Agostin, BSW.  Youth can register for single sessions, the fee is $60/ session.

Register by email: hello@innerworkslondon.com

Cognitive Benefits

Problem-Solving Skills: Many board games require strategic thinking and problem-solving, enhancing cognitive abilities.

Attention and Focus: Playing board games demands concentration and focus, which can help improve attention span and cognitive control.

Memory Enhancement: Games that involve recalling information, such as rules or previous moves, can boost memory and recall skills.

Emotional and Mental Health Benefits

Stress Reduction: Engaging in board games provides a fun and enjoyable activity that can reduce stress and promote relaxation.

Emotional Regulation: Through playing, teens learn to manage emotions such as frustration, excitement, and disappointment in a controlled environment.

Self-Esteem and Confidence: Successfully playing and winning games can boost self-esteem and confidence.

Support Network Building: Creating an atmosphere of safety to talk about anything in a safe envionrment and build connections if desired to carry this on outside of group with other teens. This outside of group piece is not facilitated but the group has potential for this to occur.

Creating Understanding: The ability to discuss topics in a peer support manner.

Social Benefits

Communication Skills: Board games require players to communicate, share ideas, and articulate strategies, enhancing verbal communication skills.

Teamwork and Collaboration: Many board games involve team play, which teaches cooperation, teamwork, and collective problem-solving.

Social Interaction: Regular participation in a social group provides opportunities for social interaction, helping teens develop social skills and form friendships.

Conflict Resolution: Teens learn to handle disagreements and resolve conflicts amicably, promoting healthy social interactions.

Educational Benefits

Learning and Knowledge: Some board games are educational, teaching subjects like history, geography, and mathematics in an engaging way.

Critical Thinking: Analyzing game scenarios and making decisions enhances critical thinking and analytical skills.

Therapeutic Interventions

Social Anxiety: Board game groups can be a safe space for teens with social anxiety to practice social skills and build confidence in interacting with peers.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Board games can be used in therapy to improve social skills, communication, and turn-taking for teens with ASD.

All of our groups are therapeutic groups and open to both clients and non clients. Receipts will be provided. Spaces are limited for each group. The group fee may be covered by private insurance benefits as they are psychotherapy groups, and are covered for those who have OAP funding. Registration is required for all groups.

For youth aged 12-18

9 weeks on Saturdays:

Sept 14, 21, 28

October 5, 12, 19, 26

November 2, 9

This group is facilitated by James Das, Registered Psychotherapist (qualifying) and Dungeon Master Scott

Register by emailing hello@innerworkslondon.com

Please include your child’s name and age.

Dungeons & Dragons (D&D), a popular tabletop role-playing game (RPG), offers a wide range of therapeutic benefits. These benefits extend across cognitive, emotional, social, and educational domains, making D&D a valuable tool in therapeutic settings.

Cognitive Benefits

Problem-Solving Skills: D&D involves complex scenarios that require strategic thinking and problem-solving, enhancing cognitive flexibility and critical thinking.

Creativity and Imagination: Players create characters and storylines, fostering creativity and imaginative thinking.

Memory and Recall: Keeping track of character details, game rules, and storyline elements can improve memory and recall abilities.

Executive Functioning: Planning actions, managing resources, and making decisions in the game can strengthen executive functioning skills.

Emotional and Mental Health Benefits

Emotional Regulation: Role-playing different scenarios helps players practice emotional regulation and empathy by experiencing and managing various emotions.

Stress Relief: Engaging in an immersive game can provide an enjoyable escape from daily stressors, promoting relaxation and stress relief.

Self-Expression: Creating and playing characters allows for self-expression, helping players explore and express different aspects of their personalities.

Self-Esteem and Confidence: Successfully navigating challenges and achieving goals in the game can boost self-esteem and confidence.

Social Benefits

Communication Skills: D&D requires players to communicate effectively with each other, enhancing verbal and non-verbal communication skills.

Teamwork and Collaboration: The game involves group decision-making and teamwork, promoting collaboration and cooperative problem-solving.

Social Interaction: Regular gameplay sessions provide opportunities for social interaction, helping players develop social skills and form friendships.

Conflict Resolution: Players learn to negotiate and resolve conflicts within the game, promoting healthy conflict resolution skills.

Educational Benefits

Learning and Knowledge: D&D can involve elements of history, mythology, mathematics, and literature, providing educational content in an engaging context.

Literacy Skills: Reading and writing character backstories, game rules, and in-game notes can improve literacy skills.

Critical Thinking: Analyzing game scenarios and making strategic decisions enhances critical thinking and analytical skills.

Therapeutic Interventions

Anxiety and Depression: D&D can provide a supportive and engaging environment that helps reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): The game can be used to improve social skills, communication, and imaginative play for individuals with ASD.

Trauma and PTSD: Role-playing can offer a safe way to explore and process traumatic experiences, aiding in trauma recovery.

This group meets once per month, board and card games, drawing/art, conversation - all supervised and supported by a therapist.

The group meets one Wednesday a month 6:30-8:00 PM and is supervised by Marissa Parker, RP.  

Youth can register for single sessions, the fee is $60/ session.
Register by email: hello@innerworkslondon.com

All of our groups are therapeutic groups and open to both clients and non clients. Receipts will be provided. Spaces are limited for each group. The group fee may be covered by private insurance benefits as they are psychotherapy groups, and are covered for those who have OAP funding. Registration is required for all groups.

Cognitive Benefits

Problem-Solving Skills: Many board games require strategic thinking and problem-solving, enhancing cognitive abilities.

Attention and Focus: Playing board games demands concentration and focus, which can help improve attention span and cognitive control.

Memory Enhancement: Games that involve recalling information, such as rules or previous moves, can boost memory and recall skills.

Emotional and Mental Health Benefits

Stress Reduction: Engaging in board games provides a fun and enjoyable activity that can reduce stress and promote relaxation.

Emotional Regulation: Through playing, teens learn to manage emotions such as frustration, excitement, and disappointment in a controlled environment.

Self-Esteem and Confidence: Successfully playing and winning games can boost self-esteem and confidence.

Support Network Building: Creating an atmosphere of safety to talk about anything in a safe envionrment and build connections if desired to carry this on outside of group with other teens. This outside of group piece is not facilitated but the group has potential for this to occur.

Creating Understanding: The ability to discuss topics in a peer support manner.

Social Benefits

Communication Skills: Board games require players to communicate, share ideas, and articulate strategies, enhancing verbal communication skills.

Teamwork and Collaboration: Many board games involve team play, which teaches cooperation, teamwork, and collective problem-solving.

Social Interaction: Regular participation in a social group provides opportunities for social interaction, helping teens develop social skills and form friendships.

Conflict Resolution: Teens learn to handle disagreements and resolve conflicts amicably, promoting healthy social interactions.

Educational Benefits

Learning and Knowledge: Some board games are educational, teaching subjects like history, geography, and mathematics in an engaging way.

Critical Thinking: Analyzing game scenarios and making decisions enhances critical thinking and analytical skills.

Therapeutic Interventions

Social Anxiety: Board game groups can be a safe space for teens with social anxiety to practice social skills and build confidence in interacting with peers.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Board games can be used in therapy to improve social skills, communication, and turn-taking for teens with ASD.

Join Marissa Parker, and Virginia Ridley for our parent peer support group for parents of any age child/youth/young adult on the spectrum. This group meet’s monthly on the second Thursday of the month from 6-8 PM.

There is no fee for this group

Please register in advance by emailing hello@innerworkslondon.com

Join us for our parent peer support group for parents of youth (15+) and young adults on the spectrum. This group meet’s monthly on the last Wednesday of the month from 630-830 PM to discuss the unique challenges of parenting older kids on the spectrum. We discuss things like DSO, post secondary planning, and independent living.

There is no fee for this group

Please register in advance by emailing hello@innerworkslondon.com

This group meets once per month, board and card games, drawing/art, conversation - all supervised and supported by a therapist. Group meets the first Tuesday of the month 6:00-7:30 PM and is supervised by Rebecca D’Agostin, BSW.  Youth can register for single sessions, the fee is $60/ session.

Register by email: hello@innerworkslondon.com

Cognitive Benefits

Problem-Solving Skills: Many board games require strategic thinking and problem-solving, enhancing cognitive abilities.

Attention and Focus: Playing board games demands concentration and focus, which can help improve attention span and cognitive control.

Memory Enhancement: Games that involve recalling information, such as rules or previous moves, can boost memory and recall skills.

Emotional and Mental Health Benefits

Stress Reduction: Engaging in board games provides a fun and enjoyable activity that can reduce stress and promote relaxation.

Emotional Regulation: Through playing, teens learn to manage emotions such as frustration, excitement, and disappointment in a controlled environment.

Self-Esteem and Confidence: Successfully playing and winning games can boost self-esteem and confidence.

Support Network Building: Creating an atmosphere of safety to talk about anything in a safe envionrment and build connections if desired to carry this on outside of group with other teens. This outside of group piece is not facilitated but the group has potential for this to occur.

Creating Understanding: The ability to discuss topics in a peer support manner.

Social Benefits

Communication Skills: Board games require players to communicate, share ideas, and articulate strategies, enhancing verbal communication skills.

Teamwork and Collaboration: Many board games involve team play, which teaches cooperation, teamwork, and collective problem-solving.

Social Interaction: Regular participation in a social group provides opportunities for social interaction, helping teens develop social skills and form friendships.

Conflict Resolution: Teens learn to handle disagreements and resolve conflicts amicably, promoting healthy social interactions.

Educational Benefits

Learning and Knowledge: Some board games are educational, teaching subjects like history, geography, and mathematics in an engaging way.

Critical Thinking: Analyzing game scenarios and making decisions enhances critical thinking and analytical skills.

Therapeutic Interventions

Social Anxiety: Board game groups can be a safe space for teens with social anxiety to practice social skills and build confidence in interacting with peers.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Board games can be used in therapy to improve social skills, communication, and turn-taking for teens with ASD.

All of our groups are therapeutic groups and open to both clients and non clients. Receipts will be provided. Spaces are limited for each group. The group fee may be covered by private insurance benefits as they are psychotherapy groups, and are covered for those who have OAP funding. Registration is required for all groups.