Online Role-Play Games in Group Therapy

The Quest for Connection

Dados Bibliográficos

ID20178020
AutoresClaire Bowers (Private Practice, Liverpool; Academic Tutor, Psychotherapy Institute, autor correspondente)
Ano2026
Volume56
Fascículo1
Páginas50-69
Data de publicação2026-01-02
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessNão
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoTransactional Analysis Journal (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 0362-1537 • E-ISSN: 2329-5244
EditoraInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/03621537.2026.2595397
OpenAlexW7124437923
IdiomaEN
Referências citadas36

This article discusses the use of role-play in online therapy groups. It integrates transactional analysis (TA) language and creative techniques to foster group cohesion, intimacy, and growth. Navigating symbolic landscapes, the author shows how a cocreated transitional space enables members to confront and challenge their script beliefs, internally held biases, and limiting behaviors in a safe environment. The work draws from TAgroup development theories, demonstrating how role-play and creative techniques facilitate autonomy and deeper relationships while addressing the complexities and challenges of delivering group therapy online. Using collaborative storytelling, metaphor creation, and creative world building, members are able to begin relating with themselves and each other more authentically

Transactional analysis · Child Therapy and Development · Counseling, Therapy, and Family Dynamics · Digital Mental Health Interventions