Discussion on Emotional Resilience and Play

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An opinion article explores the Polyvagal Theory and the importance of 'Wise Play' for emotional resilience and healing, emphasizing the need for safe social behavior and face-to-face interaction over digital substitutes.

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Sources

• “Wise Play is motivated by the innate instinctual need to express joy, happiness, curiosity, intimacy and awe... Digital 'social' media use must be balanced out with time with people and animals and nature.” — The Islands Grapevine – February 20th, 2025 (February 20th, 2025)

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