In Episode 312: How To Play As An Adult + The 7 Properties of Play, You Will Discover:
- Why play is important for adults, not just children
- How play is a powerful tool for regulating and supporting your ADHD brain for greater resilience, focus, and effectiveness overall
- The 7 properties of genuine play and how to identify what counts as play for YOU
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Chapter Outline
- 00:00 Introduction: The Importance of Play for Adults
- 00:51 Challenging Perceptions of Play
- 02:30 The Benefits of Play for ADHD Brains
- 05:07 Regulating the Nervous System Through Play
- 06:59 Strengthening Executive Functions with Play
- 07:39 Experiencing Joy and Lightness Through Play
- 09:53 Identifying True Play: Dr. Stewart Brown's Seven Properties
- 15:50 Personal Examples of Play
- 23:15 How to Rediscover Play
