D&D Therapy Group: Collaborative Integrative Roleplaying Therapy
Dr. Vincent (Vinny) Dehili is actively engaged in ongoing research and clinical development related to therapeutic tabletop roleplaying, with a particular focus on Collaborative Roleplaying Integrative Therapy (CRIT). This work explores how imagination, storytelling, embodiment, and interpersonal process can support emotional awareness, relational growth, and group cohesion.
As part of this work, Vinny has:
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Published several articles including a recent group theory article as primary author on tabletop roleplaying therapy
→ https://critprocess.substack.com/p/a-brief-crit-overview-of-the-therapeutic -
Presented at regional and national conferences, including the Eastern Group Psychotherapy Society
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Co-led multiple two-day D&D Therapy institute for the American Group Psychotherapy Association focused on CRIT
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Participated in public-facing events exploring grief, storytelling, and meaning-making through tabletop roleplaying
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Contributed to an ongoing podcast series examining both the theory and practice of CRIT
Podcast: Collaborative Roleplaying Integrative Therapy (CRIT)
Vinny and E Merten are currently featured in a multi-part podcast series through BattleBoro Retreat’s Unravelled, exploring both the theoretical foundations and live application of CRIT.
Part 1: Theory of D&D Therapy (CRIT)
Part 2: Live Demonstration Group (Part 1)
Ongoing Writing & Resources
Vinny and E continue to write and reflect on this work through ongoing essays and publications exploring the intersections of group therapy, storytelling, identity, and relational process.→
Consultation & Training Opportunities
Vinny and E offer consultation and training for clinicians and organizations interested in integrating therapeutic tabletop roleplaying into their work.
Offerings include:
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Individual consultation for clinicians
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Experiential training groups
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Workshops and presentations for counseling centers, graduate programs, and organizations
To inquire about consultation, training, or collaboration: