343: How can we be better role models for play?
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Liz Joy Moore discusses the power of play and how it can benefit both children and adults. She emphasizes that play is for everyone and that it is not impractical, even for adults. Liz believes that play is essential for connection, communication, and learning, and that it can be used to teach strategies for mental health and trauma. She suggests that professional development should incorporate play and that educators and parents should be role models for children by embracing playfulness. Liz also encourages individuals to find their own playful activities based on their curiosity.  Ready to connect with Liz? https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizjoymoore/ Liz is a trauma-informed, experiential education and 'play' advocate. Her mindful leadership and facilitation exude an air of joy that brings a fresh perspective to how leaders and teams can best work with each other and serve our developing youth. With a background in Anthropology and cultural Geography, training in coaching, MBCT, yoga and mindfulness, and love for travel and outdoor adventures, Liz's experiences offer a unique approach to the art of human connection, inclusion and understanding. Use special Promo Code 'SSPOD25' to take $25 off our 'Build A Bot' self paced course! https://www.shiftingschools.com/store-2/p/buildabot Thank you to our amazing sponsors for supporting the show! MackinVision https://home.mackin.com/mackinvision/ Lebra https://www.lebrahq.com/  
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