10/23/2025
New Blog Post: The Power of Pleasure and Play
The Rooted and Rising series at Clark Counseling Services, LLC continues with the fourth domain of holistic well-being, pleasure and play.
As adults, we often prioritize productivity over joy. Yet research and clinical practice both remind us that pleasure and play are not luxuries; they are essential components of emotional regulation, creativity, and resilience.
In this post, I explore:
✅ How play supports emotional flexibility and stress recovery
✅ Why pleasure helps regulate the nervous system and foster connection
✅ Practical ways to reintroduce joy and playfulness into daily life
Read the full post here: https://clarkcounseling.com/rooted-and-rising-pleasure-and-play
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