Why Play is so important for NS Flexibility Play plays a crucial role in healing from trauma. The author, an expert in the nervous system who assists clients with traumatic backgrounds, highlights that play is a secret elixir for trauma recovery. Engaging in playful activities puts individuals in a flow state, a perfect mix of the fight-or-flight and restful states. This is different from traumatic experiences because play keeps individuals within their window of tolerance, allowing them to perc