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Why fun is serious business: science and joy of play
Manage episode 478689798 series 129859
How does play shape our minds and our bodies? And why do the experts say it's just as important for adults as it is for kids? Most importantly, how do we integrate it into our everyday lives? This hour, guest host Noelle Evans explores those questions. She talks about the science and joy of play with a panel of researchers and facilitators who say fun is serious business.
- Scott Eberle, former vice president of The Strong National Museum of Play and past editor of the American Journal of Play
- Stephen Demanchick, a licensed mental health counselor and registered play therapist-supervisor
- Keith Gomez, IMPROV coach and co-owner of the Focus Theater in Rochester
210 episodes
Manage episode 478689798 series 129859
How does play shape our minds and our bodies? And why do the experts say it's just as important for adults as it is for kids? Most importantly, how do we integrate it into our everyday lives? This hour, guest host Noelle Evans explores those questions. She talks about the science and joy of play with a panel of researchers and facilitators who say fun is serious business.
- Scott Eberle, former vice president of The Strong National Museum of Play and past editor of the American Journal of Play
- Stephen Demanchick, a licensed mental health counselor and registered play therapist-supervisor
- Keith Gomez, IMPROV coach and co-owner of the Focus Theater in Rochester
210 episodes
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