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The Darker Side of Play: Let’s Talk About Meanness, Aggression and Emotional Growth
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Welcome to The Playful Lens - the podcast where curiosity, creativity and coffee fuel big conversations about learning, wellbeing and play.Hosted by Gillian (@the_glitter_and_coffee_teacher) and Helena (@experiential.wellbeing )
Summary
In this episode of The Playful Lens, Regina Igoe, a child and adolescent psychotherapist, discusses the significance of play and psychoeducation in child development. Sheemphasises the importance of understanding typical child behaviour, the role of play in exploring emotions, and how children learn conflict resolution through play. Regina also highlights the need for adults to facilitate a safe and supportive play environment, allowing children to express their emotions and build resilience. The conversation delves into the complexities of aggression and meanness in play, the impact of parenting on children's play experiences, and the necessity of creating a play-friendly environment at home and in schools.
You will find more information about Regina and the parenting programmes she is involved in here: https://reggiesplaytherapy.ie/parents/
Regina also has a playful parenting page on Instagram: Playful_Parenting_