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Summary

In this episode, Lewis and Wem discuss the concept of pulses in play. They explore how different play types and containers have their own unique pulse, and how individuals within a group may have different pulses as well. They discuss the role of play workers in observing and supporting these pulses, and the challenges of enforcing a pulse on a group. The conversation highlights the importance of co-regulation and individual needs in play.

Takeaways

Play types and containers have their own unique pulse.

Individuals within a group may have different pulses.

Play workers play a role in observing and supporting pulses.

Enforcing a pulse on a group can be challenging.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

00:48 Sticker Correction

01:37 Reading a Poem

06:06 Pulse of Play

10:27 Play Rhythms and Co-regulation

13:13 Different Pulses in Play Types

15:31 Pulses in Performance Play

19:15 Weak Pulse and Individual Experience

23:01 Conducting and Enforcing Pulses

26:08 Observing and Adapting to Pulses

28:01 Closing and Patreon Thanks