Build Executive Functioning & Social Skills Through Roleplay, Storytelling, and Teamwork
Goblets & Goblins D&D Clubs have partnered with experts in psychotherapy at Heart & Mind Hub to blend the magic of Dungeons & Dragons with the science of executive function coaching and therapeutic social learning, creating a new brand of magic.
Our groups are designed especially for neurodivergent kids and teens—those with ADHD, Autism, learning differences, or anxiety—who thrive when learning is fun, immersive, and meaningful.
Why D&D?
Dungeons & Dragons is more than a game - it’s a powerful tool for building essential life skills. Through collaborative storytelling, turn-based play, and role-play-based problem-solving, participants get to:
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Practice flexible thinking, emotional regulation, and impulse control.
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Strengthen working memory, planning, and time management.
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Develop communication, perspective-taking, and conflict resolution.
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Explore identity, resilience, and collaborative decision-making.
All while having a blast on epic adventures with peers who "get them."
What Makes Us Different?
Our D&D groups are led by trained Dungeon Masters (DMs) who are also Executive Function and Social Skills Coaches. Each DM is carefully selected and receives ongoing clinical supervision from psychotherapists at Heart & Mind Hub, ensuring a safe, evidence-informed, and inclusive experience for all players.
Because of this supervision model, our program is eligible for funding through the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) and may also be eligible for funding through the Non-Insured Health Benefits for First Nation & Inuit (NIHB), the Métis Nation of Ontario, or your private extended healthcare benefits.
Personalized Growth, Meaningful Play
Before your child begins their journey, we meet with families to co-create individualized learning goals for each session—whether that's improving frustration tolerance, staying organized, or learning to read social cues in real-time.
After each session, you'll receive timely and supportive feedback to track your child’s growth and reflect on what they’re learning in both the game and in life.
The program will also have mid-term and final end-of-session check-ins to ensure that we are providing the right opportunities for your child’s learning goals, helping them feel and be successful.
Involvement Matters
Parents/guardians and caregivers are integral to our success.
We invite you to join us in shaping a program that’s as unique as your child, because when kids feel seen, supported, and celebrated, real change happens.
Leading the psychotherapy part of this collaborative program is Siobhan Bell, Nurse Psychotherapist of Heart & Mind Hub
As the founder and owner of Heart & Mind, Siobhan brings over 19 years of experience in healthcare with a primary focus on mental health, trauma-informed care, and therapeutic support. Her journey in nursing and psychotherapy has been deeply influenced by her work as a Critical Care Nurse, Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Nurse Examiner, and Nurse Psychotherapist. These influences, along with many others, have had a profound impact on her understanding of resilience and the provision of compassionate care. This experience has shaped her holistic, trauma-informed approach, which respects the interconnectedness of mental, physical, and emotional well-being.
As a neurodivergent person and mother to two exceptional neurodivergent children, Siobhan is uniquely positioned to understand the importance of accessible and neuro-allied play-based learning. Struggling to find the right balance of psychotherapy and fun has been a commitment in both her home life and professional life for the past 15 years.
Her psychotherapy practice is client-driven and wellness-focused. It blends evidence-based therapeutic techniques with a personalized approach that honours each person’s unique journey. With this approach, Siobhan has built a team at Heart & Mind Hub that complements this approach.
Siobhan’s Professional Background includes:
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Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
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Master’s in Nursing (MN)
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Honours Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN, Hons.)
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Certified in a range of therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Integrative Behavioural Therapy (IBT),
Trauma & Violence Informed Therapy, EMDR and Brainspotting, Autism and ADHD certifications.
The team at Heart & Mind Hub is focused on: Empowering Minds and Supporting Hearts to Heal. They are committed to promoting healing, growth, and resilience by providing comprehensive support through education, psychotherapy, and collaboration. This collaboration with Goblets & Goblins is part of this commitment.
