Objectives:- Describe how play naturally supports healing and connection.
- Explain how play engages the brain and body to promote regulation, integration, and growth.
- Apply play-based strategies to foster trust, co-regulation, and resilience in children and families.
Statement of Need:Children and families benefit from play as a tool to build connection, regulate emotions, and foster resilience, making this session essential for caregivers and clinicians seeking practical strategies.
Abstract:In this interactive session, participants will explore how play can be used as a powerful tool to strengthen connection and support emotional and physical regulation in children and families. Whether you're a clinician, caregiver, or community member, play offers meaningful ways to build trust, co-regulate, and foster resilience — especially for children navigating emotional or behavioral challenges. Drawing from attachment theory, neuroscience, and play therapy, this session will offer developmentally informed strategies that can be applied in both therapeutic and everyday settings.
CBMT & NCTRC Approved
