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Feb 2025
59m 28s

How To Play For Connection - Dr. Tina By...

HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS
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Hunter Clarke-Fields speaks with Tina Bryson and Georgie Wisen-Vincent about their book, 'The Way of Play,' which emphasizes the importance of play in child development and mental health. They talk about various strategies for play, the significance of presence and timing, the role of attachment, and specific techniques like 'thinking out loud' and 'mirrorin ... Show More
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