The IQ-Engine: Clinical Externalization Framework for Neuro-Affirming Care

Transform your therapy sessions into an epic TTRPG adventure. Are you looking for a way to engage neurodivergent clients, children, or teens who struggle with traditional "talk therapy"? Welcome to the Inner Quest Engine (IQ-Engine)—a clinically-informed, rules-lite TTRPG framework designed specifically for the therapeutic environment. Built on the mechanical skeleton of the D&D 5e SRD, the IQ-Engine replaces combat-heavy math with The Four Pillars of Self (Marrow, Spark, Heart, and Mind) and a Stress Track that mirrors the physiological "Window of Tolerance." 🌟 Why the IQ-Engine?➡️Neuro-Affirming Design: Our "Symptom Quirk Library" reframes clinical presentations (ADHD, Anxiety, Autism) as heroic powers with manageable costs, fostering agency and self-acceptance. ➡️Clinical Integration: Built for practitioners of CBT, DBT, and Narrative Therapy. ➡️The Bridge: Every quest includes a structured debriefing section to help clients generalize in-game successes to real-world coping skil