While there isn't a universally agreed-upon categorisation for play, here are some common ways to subdivide types of adult play….During Play Healing workshops I encourage adults to play in ways that feel aligned and work for them by saying ‘Permission to play your way,’ but sometimes it’s a struggle to know where to start so here are more than 50 different ways you could choose to play today:
Read MoreMy name is Andy Roberton and I regularly work with families finding video games a bit of a stress. Together we find ways to understand and interpret the behaviour around video games as a step towards healthier more productive relationships with this inescapable aspect of childhood (we may wish we could just lock away in a high cupboard).
While some of this work is helping children regulate their gaming and find a wider set of things to do, it also involves helping parents get a better understanding of what video games are from playing them first-hand.
Finding a game that you as an adult actually enjoy as a pastime can revolutionise your relationship with a child who loves gaming. I’m not suggesting you will enjoy Fortnite or Minecraft. You might, but it’s unlikely you’d choose that rather than Netflix and a glass of red wine in the evening.
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