Gaming Perspectives with Saul and Jolene Episode 35: Psychology in Gaming

     Can roleplaying games be more than games?  Saul and Jolene talk about psychology in roleplaying games.  Jolene curiosity was piqued when this subject was brought up in the many esoteric conversations she has with Saul.  After a bit of research and discussion with Saul the present episode was born.  There has always been talk about how rpgs can be used other than a game.  It turns out there have been many programs and research on the subject of roleplaying games.         Below are articles and programs where rpgs are used as tools for therapy.       Operation Z Day, a program to help clients use public transportation in Tocoma  http://www2.rpgresearch.com/blog/using-role-playing-games-for-autism-spectrum-participants      http://www.seattleschild.com/Valuing-Difference-Local-Programs-Help-Kids-on-the-Spectrum-Connect/      https://geekandsundry.com/role-playing-gamers-have-more-empathy-than-non-gamers/      https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?referer=https://www.google.com/&httpsredir=1&article=1609&context=etd            Music by Nick Bommorito,  song Folk Psychology from the album Harp Fragments.    Available from FreeMusicArchive.com