The Unexpected Benefits of Play, with Dr. Tina Payne Bryson

Episode Highlights

1. "When we laugh, when we are sitting in delight, it expands–It not only keeps us in our window of tolerance, but it expands our window of tolerance."
2. "We also know that play is just a huge protective factor. It allows people to process their experiences, but also build skills for the future."
3. "Play is really about doing something for the enjoyment of it, for no other reason, but for the enjoyment."
4. "The more stress you have, the more play you need."
5. "To hold multiple emotions that more than one thing was true... gives us tremendous capacity to be resilient and have more mental and cognitive, flexibility as well as emotional flexibility."

 

Helpful Links and Resources

Books by Dr. Tina Bryson

• The Way of Play (Tina’s latest book!)
• The Whole-Brain Child
• No-Drama Discipline
• The Yes Brain
• The Power of Showing Up

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TinaBryson.com

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About Dr. Pam King

Dr. Pam King is Executive Director the Thrive Center and is Peter L. Benson Professor of Applied Developmental Science at Fuller School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy.  Follow her @drpamking.

 

About With & For

• Host: Pam King
• Senior Director and Producer: Jill Westbrook
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Special thanks to the team at Fuller Studio and the Fuller School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy.