Ball State University senior Cade Heaton explains how table top role playing games (TTRPGs) can be a therapeutic tool. Roleplaying allows brains to grow and evolve.‬ He argues that ‪"These are worlds where we can practice ourselves and who we want to be." 

Jamie Flecknoe explains how the field of Applied table top role playing games (TTRPGs) can act as an important tool to help teens develop social skills and manage anxiety. It is important because it provides a safe space for them to engage in and learn communication, problem solving, self-awareness, and frustration tolerance.

Dungeons and Dragons and other types of table top role playing games can create internal wellness and a safe space for people to form communities, practice social skills and increase their emotional wellness and ability by giving them a place to play with outcomes and situations. 

Victoria was always a curious child, but an undiagnosed anxiety disorder and ADHD gave her a rough start. She was known as the 'weird kid' in school and struggled socially. After her parents heard about Game to Grow, they decided to give it a shot. Playing in these games allows children like Victoria to explore social situations in a structured, no-risk environment and soon, Victoria was breaking out of her shell.