Emotional Quote by Candace Pert
![“When we are playing [games], we are stretching our emotional expressive ranges, loosening up our biochemical flow of information, getting unstuck, and healing our feelings.” quote by Candace Pert](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/bbc/candace-pert-27117_emotional_when-we-are-playing-games-we-are-stretch_2904313.jpg)
“When we are playing [games], we are stretching our emotional expressive ranges, loosening up our biochemical flow of information, getting unstuck, and healing our feelings.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Body Keeps the Score, Candace Pert, 1995
Games expand emotional expression, improve biochemical flow, and promote healing.
In simple terms: Games help heal emotions.
Key Takeaway
Play to heal and grow.
Themes
healing
emotions
play
Mood
hopeful
curious
Type
therapeutic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- team building
- family game nights
Key Concepts
neurobiology
psychology
expressive therapy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can games be integrated into therapy?
- What limits do games have for emotional healing?
A Different Perspective
Play alone isn’t a cure-all.
![“It seemed so wimpy at first when I started to play [guitar]. So I started playing loud with lots of effects just to try to mimic the dynamic [of the drums]. Drums seemed a lot more expressive. [I was] Trying to emulate the feeling of playing the drums on the guitar - I guess that's why I played it…” quote by J Mascis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2f0/j-mascis-27113_drums_it-seemed-so-wimpy-at-first-when-i-start_73329.jpg)
