Saving Throws & Safe Spaces is an eight-week, in-person group where we use a Dungeons & Dragons-style tabletop game to help you explore connection, communication, and emotional awareness in a way that feels natural, creative, and welcoming.
We play a real game together, complete with characters, teamwork, and unfolding stories. Along the way, we create space for you to practice social skills, emotional regulation, and self-expression without pressure or performance.
We use Critical Core, a tabletop role-playing system designed to be accessible, collaborative, and beginner-friendly. You do not need any D&D experience to join us. We guide the game step by step so new players can settle in comfortably, while still offering depth and engagement for those who have played before.
Sessions are moderated by Alyssa, one of our registered psychotherapists. She helps guide each session and ensures the space feels safe, respectful, and inclusive, while allowing creativity, play, and group connection to unfold naturally.
Because this is a therapeutic group facilitated by a psychotherapist, many insurance plans may cover participation, which can help make joining more accessible.
If Saving Throws & Safe Spaces feels like a good fit for you or someone you support, the first step is to complete the sign-up form.
Once we receive your form, a member of our team will reach out to:
Submitting the form lets us know you’re interested, but it does not guarantee a spot. We confirm spaces once follow-up and payment are completed, and we fill groups on a first-come basis.
For more information or assistance with registration, contact us at Stone Silo Counselling & Wellness or call 519-208-0544. Let us support you on your journey to healing and growth!
Saving Throws & Safe Spaces may be a good fit for you if you:
We offer the same group experience in two age-based sessions:
As we move through the story together, many people find they:
We never ask you to share personal stories unless you want to. You can express yourself through your character, your choices, your creativity, or simply by being part of the group.
My specialties: Client-centred therapy, Tabletop RPG therapy (Game to Grow Method), Attachment, Autism, Emotional regulation, Life transitions, Sexuality & gender identity, Grief
Age Group: 3 – 35 year olds
Serving: Waterloo
Price: $180 for individual therapy, $190 for Play-based Therapy
I’ve always been drawn to people’s stories: their struggles, strengths, and everything in between. It’s a true honour to hold space for vulnerability and growth in therapy, whether I’m working with a child, teen, or adult. My goal is to meet you where you’re at and walk alongside you through the journey of self-discovery, reflection, and meaningful change.
I take an integrative, client-centred approach to therapy, tailoring each session to what works best for you or your child. I offer both talk-based and play-based therapy, and often incorporate creative tools such as art, sand tray, and tabletop role-playing games, including Dungeons & Dragons. These methods are not only fun but also powerful ways to explore identity, build social and emotional skills, and navigate life’s challenges in a safe and supported space.
Outside of individual sessions, I also facilitate therapeutic role-playing groups designed to support social flourishing, emotional regulation, problem-solving, and self-expression.
I’m a neurodivergent-affirming and 2SLGBTQIA+ friendly therapist, and I strive to create a space where you feel respected, accepted, and empowered.
My specialties: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, Emotional Focused Therapy (EFT), Attachment-Based Practices, Psychodynamic Therapy
Age Group: 4+ year olds
Serving: Waterloo
Price: Individual – 50 minutes – $170
Relationship – 50 minutes – $190
I also offer 80-minute sessions
Sarah works with children, teens, adults, couples, and families. She provides neurodivergent-affirming therapy and creates a safe, inclusive space for individuals who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+. When working with children, she sees play as their natural language and a powerful way for them to express themselves and understand their world. She honours this process by fostering a supportive and creative environment where children feel seen and understood.
Her approach is client-centred and integrative, drawing from Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, narrative therapy, psychodynamic therapy, attachment-based practices, and Emotionally Focused Therapy. She takes a holistic view of well-being, considering the connections between mind, body, and, when relevant, spiritual or religious aspects of identity.
In sessions, Sarah gently guides clients in exploring early memories to better understand current patterns, gain insight, and co-create a healing life narrative. She supports clients through a wide range of concerns, including grief and loss, eating disorders, suicidal ideation, self-harm, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), and complex trauma. Sarah places a strong emphasis on emotional exploration, helping clients connect with their feelings and express their inner experiences, whether through language, art, play, music, or other meaningful forms of expression.
That’s completely okay. If you’re unsure if this group is the right fit, we’re happy to talk it through with you. Our team is here to help you decide what feels right.
