A workshop to help you build a more connected, vibrant, and mentally healthy home environment.
Is screen time taking a toll on your family’s mental and physical well-being? Is it creating ever more isolation, especially around your family member with disability?
You’re not alone. In today’s fast-paced, tech-saturated world, connection and meaningful interaction are being replaced by endless scrolling and digital distractions.
That’s why we invited Dale Sidebottom and Paul Campbell from The School of Play to present a powerful and practical workshop designed to help people of all ages reclaim joy, movement, and togetherness without devices.
The issues with screentime
- Rising screen time is reducing physical movement, social interaction, and overall well-being.
- Face-to-face conversations are being replaced by social media and digital messaging.
- Families are feeling overwhelmed, time-poor, and uncertain about where to start addressing these challenges.
Health and well-being benefits of play
Play isn’t just about fun. It’s a powerful tool for improving health and happiness.
In this online workshop, you’ll learn how playful connection can:
- boost mental health by reducing stress, anxiety, and emotional overload
- improve physical health by encouraging movement, coordination, and energy
- strengthen relationships through laughter, teamwork, and shared experiences
- increase happiness and life satisfaction through positive emotions and social bonding
- support emotional regulation and resilience in both children and adults.
Backed by research and grounded in real-world success, the strategies Dale and Paul will share in this workshop will help you build a more connected, vibrant, and mentally healthy home environment.
Watch this replay and learn some fun skills that will enhance and nurture connections for everyone, especially people with disability.
Playing time: 1 hour, 21 minutes
Meet the presenters
Dale Sidebottom, an internationally recognised play consultant and visionary founder of The School of Play, Energetic Education, and Jugar Life, leverages his extensive experience spanning over two decades in the education and health sectors. His mission is to illuminate the vital connection between daily play and improved mental health and well-being for schools, clubs, families, and corporations.
An accomplished author, Dale penned ‘All Work No Play’, and hosts the highly acclaimed Energetic Radio podcast. He is renowned as a captivating TEDx speaker, consistently inspiring audiences with his innovative approach to fostering joy and well-being through play.
Dale has spoken face-to-face in 25 countries.
Paul Campbell is the Director of The School of Play, whose aim is to build robust, autonomous health and well-being skills in children, adults, and families. They equip individuals with the tools they need to thrive in any situation, through innovative play-based interventions and research.
With comprehensive experience in the educational sector, Paul’s expertise lies in fostering well-being and positive education initiatives, significantly enhancing the learning environment in schools.
Beyond the classroom, Paul has made notable contributions to the sports world, with a focus on player welfare and well-being. His impactful work includes collaborations with professional athletes and prestigious sporting clubs, highlighted by his recent tenure at the Collingwood Football Club.