Introduction You’ve got the “why” (stress relief) and the “how” (character creation). Now meet the secret sauce: Session Zero—the pre-game huddle that turns strangers into fireteams. At Roll2Heal, Session Zero isn't a rules lecture; it’s psychological first aid with dice on the side. The Roll2Heal Session Zero Blueprint (90 minutes) 1. Round-Robin Intros (10 min) “Name, branch/shift, and one thing you want from the table.” Answers range from “laughs” to “quiet headspace.”   2

In a world that often feels fragmented—pulled apart by screens, schedules, and silent struggles—there's something profoundly restorative about gathering around a table. Not just any table, but the  Table: a weathered wooden slab strewn with dice, character sheets, and half-empty mugs of ale (or coffee, for the uninitiated). It's here, in the flickering light of a makeshift tavern, that strangers become allies, wounds are shared like secrets, and healing begins not in isolatio

Introduction   Last week we promised TTRPGs could lower stress. This week: proof in pencil. Creating a D&D character is like forging a new callsign—familiar skills, fresh mission. Whether you’re a grunt, a medic, a cop, a surgeon, or a pharmacist, your real-world toolbox translates directly to the table. Let’s build a Level 1 hero in 20 minutes flat. Step 1: Pick a Class That Feels Like Home   Real World Role D & D Class Why It Clicks  Infantry / SWAT Fighter Tactics, armor,

Introduction After a long shift or a tough deployment, the last thing you want is another obligation. But what if “playtime” could actually lower your heart rate, quiet the noise in your head, and reconnect you with people who get it ? That’s the promise of tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs). At Roll2Heal, we’ve watched veterans, firefighters, nurses, and cops trade their real-world armor for character sheets—and walk away lighter. This three-part series starts with the bas

Roll2Heal Team October 1, 2025 Introduction Healing from trauma can feel like stepping into an epic story—full of challenges, growth, and...