Do you feel ’stuck’ when it comes to having fun with others or PLAYING? Do you even remember what fun you used to have playing as a kid? Do you want to CONNECT more with people? We’re going to talk to all the playful people in the world and see how to dust off this old skill so we can PLAY more FULLY!
In this enriching episode of Play fully!, Jasmine Berger, a registered play therapist and adjunct professor at the Brown School of Social Work at Washington University in St. Louis shares inspirational insights from her professional voyage, spotlighting the transformative impact of play therapy on the lives of trauma and attachment-affected children.
Berger weaves her childhood experiences and professional prowess to shape effective play therapy solutions at Bud to Bloom's Play Therapy. This episode delves into the heart of play, exploring its power in forging connections, managing stress, and inspiring creativity and fun.
Berger extensively discusses TheraPlay, a distinctive play therapy model that enhances the bond between children and caregivers. This dyadic play therapy mirrors caregiver-infant activities to fulfill attachment needs and kindle joy and connection. Through the orchestration of various playful activities, she facilitates a profound caregiver-child relationship, leading to emotional growth in children.
Emily and Jasmine delve into multitudes of compelling play therapies, like sand play therapy and video games for children across different age ranges. They touch on caregiver's struggles with anxiety and how it affects play with their child, and highlight the significance of energy and personal space in play.
Jasmine shares her perspectives on aggression in play and the need for freedom of expression in play therapy. The fascinating conversation navigates everything from aerial arts and board games to the concept of "safe risky play" for fostering resilience and problem-solving ability among children.
Tune in to be inspired by the healing power of play.
26 Mar 2024
Episode 18: Embracing Playfulness in Adult Life
In this fascinating episode of "Still Playfully," host Emily Korte-Stroff dives deep into the underappreciated element of adulthood - Play. She explores how we, as adults, have developed ways to associate play with societal norms, reveals the significance of daycares' names, unearths the dilemma adults face when it comes to embracing playfulness and highlights how play is used as a potential therapy to overcome fears.
Emily starts off by examining our societal aspirations vis-à-vis the names we give our daycares. She moves on to discuss the challenges of maintaining a playful mindset as an adult despite the numerous roles play takes in our lives. She addresses how play can take forms that connect us to others, can be competitively fun, or even act as an outlet for our goofy side.
One of the most compelling sections of this episode is the exploration of embarrassment associated with adult play. Emily draws on various theorists to underline the complexities surrounding our inhibitions when it comes to embracing play. She discusses ways to navigate these fears using play as a therapeutic tool to overcome them. The example of "Little Sarah" serves as a powerful testament to this.
Finally, the host provides her listeners with some exciting news about her upcoming event and reveals the intriguing topic she will be speaking about. So tune in as she invites everyone to re-embrace their playful side, overcome inhibitions, and cultivate more joy in their day-to-day lives.
20 Mar 2024
The German Incident with Milla Reschat
You'll love hearing from Milla about what play was like growing up in Germany. Through our talk, she shares her journey back to play from perfectionism.
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