Play isn’t just for children—it’s a fundamental part of living a vibrant, healthy life at any age. Physician, author, and internationally recognized speaker Dr. Bowen F. White provides insightful and inspiring conversation on the power of play in promoting physical, emotional, and social well-being. Drawing from decades of work in preventive and stress medicine, Dr. White explores the critical role of playfulness in reducing stress, improving mental health, and fostering genuine human connection. Sponsored by Playcore, this session invites recreation professionals, wellness advocates, and lifelong learners to embrace the health benefits of play and lead by example in creating joyful, thriving communities
Play isn’t just for children—it’s a powerful contributor to wellness across the lifespan. Sponsored by Playcore, this cross-generational session explores how play impacts physical, emotional, and social health, featuring neuroscience insights, lived experiences, and actionable takeaways for today’s recreation professionals.
What does play really mean, and how can it boost our creativity and well-being? An engaging conversation with Dr. Stuart Brown, play expert and founder of the National Institute for Play, along with Brendan Boyle, toy inventor, founder of IDEO Play Lab, and professor at Stanford University’s d.School. They discussed the science behind play, the different types of “play personalities,” and how embracing play can enhance your everyday life.
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A conversation between Dr. Stuart Brown, play expert and founder of the National Institute for Play, and Elaine Chung, founder of Beyond the Change -helping teams align quickly, collaborate effortlessly, and thrive through change.
