Connected We Play
"Play is a natural resource of well-being, relationships and awareness"
According to Stuart Brown, play accompanies the human being throughout the course of life and continues to play an important role even in adulthood.
Through the game it is possible to:
- relieve stress
- stimulate creativity
- improve mental flexibility
- strengthen confidence and resilience
"Getting to know each other through play"
Connected We Play provides a space in which to observe oneself in relation to others.
In the game, the following emerge spontaneously:
- modes of communication• emotional reactions• personal resources• ability to adapt
"A precious resource in every relational context"
This experience can bring benefits in different areas of life:
- in the family
- at work
- at school
- in groups
Tools I use in my sessions:
CONSCIOUS PLAYFULNESS
It is a methodology devised by Alicia Barauskas that transforms play into an intentional tool to train presence, listening and emotional awareness. It goes beyond simple leisure, it is an approach that uses targeted play techniques to develop attention on personal and relational dynamics. Its purpose is to increase self-awareness, reduce stress and stimulate creativity. It makes use of structured games in safe contexts allowing participants to observe reactions, emotions and relational dynamics.
COUNSELING AND EMPATHIC LISTENING
In my training in Counseling I have deepened tools and exercises aimed at developing personal awareness, quality of listening and authentic relationship. Many of these practices help us to observe more closely the way we communicate with others. Often, in everyday communication, it happens that we listen with the intention of responding quickly, interrupting or offering immediate solutions, without really leaving room for the experience of the other. A more conscious listening allows you to:
- suspend judgment
- To welcome what the other expresses
- understand his experience more deeply
- Foster more authentic communication
By integrating Counseling tools and empathic listening practices, a relational space is created in which the person can feel welcomed and recognized. This promotes a greater awareness of one’s own resources and supports a process of personal growth. When listening is genuine, the relationship becomes clearer, more respectful, and more satisfying for both parties.
“Really listening means creating space for the other to express and recognize himself”
GIBBERISH
Gibberish is a language without logical meaning, composed of invented sounds and words, similar to the spontaneous lallation of children before the development of structured language.
Although it does not use understandable words, this type of expression still manages to communicate effectively through intention, tone, gesture and relational energy. A language that liberates expression, used in a protected and guided context, Gibberish becomes a valuable tool to promote spontaneity, creativity and freedom of expression. When you suspend the usual logical language, you create a space where it is easier to:
- express emotions without filters• lighten inner judgment• stimulate creativity and intuition• develop presence and listening
Why it’s useful:
In adult life we are often very much guided by rules, control and rational thinking. Gibberish allows you to temporarily interrupt these automatisms, favoring a more immediate contact with the intuitive and emotional part.
This can help to:
- improve spontaneity• strengthen self-esteem and assertiveness• facilitate relational communication• train a freer presence even in public speaking
The Gibberish also offers a deeply playful experience: it allows you to get out of the usual mechanisms and experiment with new ways of expression in an atmosphere of lightness and listening. In this sense, it becomes a useful tool to promote well-being, human contact and mental flexibility.
