Pondering Play and Therapy Podcast
In a world where play can be seen as frivolous or unnecessary, Julie and Philippa set out to explore its importance in our everyday lives.
Pondering play and therapy, both separately but also the inter-connectedness that play can in its own right be the very therapy we need.
Julie and Philippa have many years of experience playing, both in their extensive professional careers and their personal lives. They will share, ponder, and discuss their experiences along the way in the hope that this might invite others to join in playfulness.
Pondering Play and Therapy Podcast
EP34 Play and Play Therapy in Bangladesh; An interview with Mostak Imran
In this episode of Pondering Play and Therapy, Julie from South London welcomes Mostak from Dhaka, Bangladesh. They discuss their shared qualification in play therapy and explore how their training paths intersected at Roehampton University. Mostak shares his experiences working as the only BAPT-certified play therapist in Bangladesh, delving into the cultural perceptions of therapy and the challenges faced in a country where academic pressure often replaces playtime. They also touch on the differences observed in how children from different regions engage in play therapy and the impact of technology on modern children's play. Mostak's passion for promoting play therapy in Bangladesh shines through as he reflects on his future plans and the importance of trusting the process in therapeutic work.
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