It’s only when we realize those contributing factors that sit behind an outward appearance, an emotional state, or a set of behaviours, that we can hope to act on those root causal factors. Whilst all will agree with this, the challenge comes in revealing whatever they may be.
Putting yourself in the other persons place is an important skill. It’s not easy to prize the lid off those emotions
We all realize the seriousness of this; someone’s sense of wellbeing is at stake, they are in pain, they are suffering and most probably, they would like to feel better.
But why play… because as the National Institute for Play (in the US) so astutely says,
“ play is fun, even joyful. It refreshes and energizes us. Play is a central element of life, throughout life, not only for children, but for working and retired adults.
In play our burdens feel lighter and we are opened to new possibilities. But play goes even deeper – it shapes our brains to make us smarter and more able to adapt to situations”
Quote from the National Institute of Play website.
Play allows us to enter a different state of consciousness from where expressions of emotions seems easier. As bizarre as it may seem, giant emoti-dice are a fantastic tool for investigating emotions. Play lowers our defensive mechanisms and so is effective.
These giant dice are supremely “delicious”. You really do have to hold and play with these giant dice to comprehend how so appealing they are.
Emoti-cons say what a thousand words would, and emoti-dice are just as powerful.
As more professionals are discovering, playing to comprehend emotions is an effective way to go.
HRB339 is an In-Depth Ayurvedic and Chinese Medicine Study (Diagnosis and Treatment) of Bipolar Disorder (Manic-Depression) and Mental Illnesses (Unmad in Ayurvedic Sanskrit), along with examination of related Vata Anxiety Disorders, Pitta Anger Violence Mania, Suicidal Tendencies (Suicide), Kapha Sadness Depression and Melancholy. Comparison – Contrast of Bi-Polar Manic-Depression classical Diagnosis (Assessment), Etiology (Causes), Pathology (Disease Process – Progress) and Treatment (Therapies) in both Traditional Chinese Medicine (T.C.M. or Traditional Oriental Medicine and Acupuncture) and Ayurveda — both styles Indo-Tibetan Buddhist and Hindu Ayurveda with along with Tibetan Medicine (Traditional Ayurvedic Medicine – T.A.M.).
Levels of Consciousness 3, Bipolar Disorder & Spiral Dynamics 
A few symptoms of bipolar disorder include pressured speech, raising thoughts and being awake for days at a time. Look for depressive symptoms, such as weight loss, despair and sadness, with advice from a mental health counselor in this free video on therapy and counseling.