My journey into play | Wen Wan Wang-Whelan | TEDxTrinityCollegeDublin
In this powerful TEDx Talk, Wen Wan Wang-Whelan shares her transformative journey from neuroscientist to creative psychotherapist. Initially pursuing a scientific career, her path dramatically shifted upon becoming a mother to a child with Down...
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My journey into play | Wen Wan Wang-Whelan | TEDxTrinityCollegeDublin
In this powerful TEDx Talk, Wen Wan Wang-Whelan shares her transformative journey from neuroscientist to creative psychotherapist. Initially pursuing a scientific career, her path dramatically shifted upon becoming a mother to a child with Down syndrome. This unexpected challenge led her to discover the profound healing power of play therapy, integrating her scientific understanding of neuroplasticity with the spontaneous, creative language of children. The talk emphasizes how our training evolves with us, guiding her clinical work in understanding safety, connection, and resilience through the lens of play, ultimately revealing unexpected gifts in life's unplanned detours.
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