The therapeutic power of play and nature with Ali Chown

Things we talk about in this episodeImportance of politics in the whole of the idea of nature connectionThe journey from the indoors to the outdoorsLast child in the woodsThe Collaboration of Outdoor Play Therapists conferenceAnimal assisted therapyChildren who show us the way.risk-averseLessons from natureWays to understand transitions and work through themBenefits of RiskSanitisation of childhood - risk averse societyWhen children roamed freeSolitary play is importantChildren as teachersLinks mentioned in this episodeThe collaboration of Outdoor Play Therapists https://cooptuk.com/Email- [email protected] Our website is www.livewild.org.uk/connectionmatterspodcastConnect with us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/livewilduk/My personal Instagram is  https://www.instagram.com/leona.connection.matters/The music for this podcast is -Hermosa Dia by Ray Johnson https://soundcloud.com/visionrayBiographyAli Chown is a Play Therapist, Supervisor, Trainer and qualified and experienced Specialist Teacher for children and young people with complex BESD.As a Play Therapist, Ali has worked with children and young people with complex behaviour, emotional and social needs (BESD), those who have experienced early childhood trauma and loss and have attachment difficulties and pupils with autism, language and communication and other complex special needs.She is an experienced trainer and supervisor and has presented on ‘working in nature’ at the BAPT Annual Conference and Romanian Institute for Play and Drama Therapy and lectured on trauma and learning to teachers from the MYME Mobile Education Project in Myanmar (Burma).Ali is one of the pioneers of play therapy in the outdoors. She has published two books, Play Therapy in the Outdoors (Kingsley, 2014) and The Practical Guide to Play Therapy in the Outdoors (Routledge, 2017). Ali also has two chapters in the forthcoming International Handbook or Play Therapy to be published this autumn. She is the director of Phoenix Play and the co-founder of COOPT which she now facilitates. Ali lives in Dorset where she loves being outdoors, connected to nature with sea swimming, just ‘being’ on the beach, walking, camping and gardening.  Thank You for Listening!I am so grateful to you for tuning into this episode of Connection Matters Podcast. This is my passion and where I share my hope for a better world. If you enjoyed what you heard, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing the podcast on your preferred platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners and spread the message of connection, healing and growth!Stay Connected:Join the Community: Be part of our growing community by signing up for my newsletter here. You'll receive updates on new episodes, resources, and exclusive offers!Read the Blog for all the actionable tips, journal prompts and a deeper read of my thoughts and perspectives on connected self-leadership.Follow Me: Stay inspired and connected on social media:  Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn , PintrestConnect with Me: Have thoughts or questions about the episode? I'd love to hear from you! Reach out at [email protected]. I always respond.Find out more about working with me here. Upcoming Events:Don't miss out on upcoming workshops, courses, or events! Stay informed by visiting the website here for more details for details.