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The Importance of Play in Trauma Recovery
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Trauma and stress can inhibit neuroplasticity by inhibiting play at a deeper neurobiological level, hindering children and young adults to engage in the game of play. However, many trauma therapies now emphasize the significance of play through forms of talk therapy, exploration of different contingencies, and bodily movements like dancing to help people in trauma recovery.
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Trauma and stress can inhibit neuroplasticity by inhibiting the ability to play in a way that strengthens neural connections and prunes away unnecessary ones.
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Summary
Trauma and stress can inhibit neuroplasticity by inhibiting the ability to play in a way that strengthens neural connections and prunes away unnecessary ones. However, trauma therapies that incorporate forms of talk therapy that explore different contingencies, as well as engaging in bodily movements through play like dancing, can help people recover from severe and ongoing traumas.