Our friend group decided to try group play therapy after we realized we only ever hang out to complain about work and life, but now everyone's being weird about it and making jokes to deflect whenever things get remotely vulnerable. We wanted to get our joy back but we're all too scared to actually be vulnerable enough for real play to happen.
More people experience this than they realize.
A group of friends is seeking to rediscover shared joy but their collective defense mechanisms are preventing the openness necessary for genuine play to emerge.
“Where Are You with Play therapy?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.