The Darker Side of Play: Let’s Talk About Meanness, Aggression, and Emotional Growth

In this episode of The Playful Lens, Regina Igoe, a child and adolescent psychotherapist, discusses the significance of play therapy and psychoeducation in child development. ✨Shaping minds, connections and creativity through play, playfulnes and playful learning for all✨ Welcome to The Playful Lens - the podcast where curiosity, creativity and coffee fuel big conversations about learning, wellbeing and play. Hosted by Gillian (@the_glitter_and_coffee_teacher) and Helena (@experiential.wellbeing ) Summary In this episode of The Playful Lens, Regina Igoe, a child and adolescent psychotherapist, discusses the significance of play and psychoeducation in child development. She emphasises the importance of understanding typical child behaviour, the role of play in exploring emotions, and how children learn conflict resolution through play. Regina also highlights the need for adults to facilitate a safe and supportive play environment, allowing children to express their emotions and build resilience. The conversation delves into the complexities of aggression and meanness in play, the impact of parenting on children's play experiences, and the necessity of creating a play-friendly environment at home and in schools. You will find more information about Regina and the parenting programmes she is involved in here: