87. Anxiety, Trauma, and Play with Angie Berrett

We know the importance of play in childhood. But play is important throughout our entire life because it offers many benefits for our physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Play can reduce stress, improve our mood, and boost our learning, problem-solving, and creativity. Play is also a fantastic way to express ourselves, connect with others, and experience joy and pleasure.

Importantly, play can also be a powerful tool in managing anxiety and trauma. Engaging in playful activities allows us to express ourselves freely and creatively, which can also help us process difficult emotions and experiences in a safe and supportive environment. Play also has the ability to promote resilience and emotional regulation.

In today's episode, I had the chance to talk with Angie Berret about the power of play and why play is so helpful in managing anxiety and trauma. Do not miss this fantastic conversation!

Want to watch? Watch here: https://youtu.be/l0red_vzRkY

About Angie:

Angie Berrett (she/they) is an Intuitive Movement Coach, Registered Nurse, Advanced Trauma-Informed Yoga Instructor, and Stand-Up Paddleboard Yoga Instructor who understands the human body and how it works. She helps people relieve stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma through play, movements, and fun so they can have healing and peace in their lives.

Check out her blog post about the power of play in healing complex trauma:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/simplifying-complex-trauma/202208/playfully-moving-trauma-and-pain-healing-and-peace

How to find Angie:

https://angieberrettmovement.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/angieberrettmovement/

https://Instagram.com/angieberrettmovement

https://www.facebook.com/AngieBerrettMovement

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