“Our whole life is solving puzzles.” (Erno Rubik)
Some of those puzzles are more enjoyable than others. True of life and true of jigsaw puzzles. Yet, the thrill of opening the box is like that of beginning a new adventure.
Puzzling has many benefits that I will let ChatGPT summarize:
Overall, puzzles can serve as a therapeutic tool by promoting relaxation, cognitive stimulation, empowerment, emotional regulation, and social engagement, all of which contribute to the healing process from childhood trauma.
I will say more about this in the continuing series, What I Wish I had Known Before Beginning Therapy. For now, I leave you with a small sampling of the puzzles I have enjoyed as a creative and playful way to help my brain heal! (Stories in captions!)
