Play as a Spiritual Practice

Workshop for the FSA 2024 Conference

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Location address: Essex Outdoors Danbury, Danbury
Chosen age group:

Ages: 18+ years

Available tickets:
Play - FSA Conference Free
Next date: None - Register your interest
What we'll do
Play as a Spiritual Practice - Supporting Self-Actualisation A long time ago Friedrich Froebel said “Play is the highest expression of human development in childhood, for it alone is the free expression of what is in a child’s soul”. Fast forward 187 years and today we live in a society that disregards, limits and even fears play in childhood. Play is often misunderstood, unsupported and considered a distraction from ‘real learning’. Yet (if you agree with Froebel) it’s how we express our soul… As Forest School practitioners we can bring people back to their authentic selves through play – rekindling their curiosity, courage and resilience – to bear their much needed soul to the world! But how? Join us for a playful exploration into the deep dark depths of play. We’re not sure what we’ll discover, but anticipate (and hope!) that some of these juicy topics emerge: = ) Play as the peak experience of being human = ) The spiritual significance of play – How we are in service to life = ) The privilege of being a partner in play – the adult’s role = ) The dance – knowing when & how to support play = ) How praise (and other judgements) destroys play
About your mentors
Louise Ambrose
Tree hugger & puddle jumper
Louise wants to live in a world where everyone is connected to nature; where people of all ages have muddy knees, twigs in their hair, woodsmoke infused clothes, a sparkle in their eyes and warmth in their heart. She’s worked as a Forest School practitioner with groups of all ages, coordinated Forest School development for a local authority and been a Forest School trainer for the last 15 years. Currently she is enjoying being a mama and having a small human attached to her 24/7, which has enabled her to confront her luddite ways and create a YouTube channel ‘Forest School Lou’ to share all things Forest School-sy.
Nic Harding
Project's Officer at FSA
As the Project Officer, I'm pleased to be organising the annual Forest School Association Conference. I am appearing as a Mentor on each workshop to give me oversight and allow me to help out on the day, I may not actually be on your workshop.
Pricing information
Ticket namePlay - FSA Conference
Price£0
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Where we'll be
Essex Outdoors Danbury, Well Lane , Danbury, Essex, CM3 4AB
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