Dr. Zysman, author of the widely praised Unrestrained Creativity: How Sandlot Baseball Can Unleash Creativity for Kids in the Tech Age, explores how classic play can ignite new forms of creativity in today’s digital world.
Dr. Shafer H. Zysman
I’m Dr. Shafer H. Zysman, author of Unrestrained Creativity: How Sandlot Baseball Can Unleash Creativity for Kids in the Tech Age. In this book, I delve into how traditional sports like sandlot baseball are vital for nurturing creativity, self-esteem, and a strong sense of identity in today’s digital age.
With over 40 years of experience in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, Alcohol/Substance Abuse Treatment, and Behavioral Health, I’ve worked with a diverse range of patients from children to the elderly. I’ve also been actively involved in developing and managing programs that support those facing mental health and addiction challenges. My muti-disciplinary background includes degrees from the University at Buffalo, Ohio University and Adelphi University.
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I'm Dr. Shafer H. Zysman, and I am excited to introduce my book, Unrestrained Creativity: How Sandlot Baseball Can Unleash Creativity in the Tech Age. This book highlights how unstructured play, like sandlot baseball, profoundly impacts children's emotional and social growth. In a tech-dominated world, it’s crucial to revisit these foundational experiences. Combining my sandlot baseball experiences with my psychotherapeutic-child development background, I explore how such play fosters creativity, enhances self-esteem, and helps children develop their unique identities.
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"Unrestrained Creativity: How Sandlot Baseball Can Unleash Creativity in The Tech Age"
This is a compelling book that discusses the significance of unstructured play for children's emotional and social growth. Dr. Zysman's experiences with sandlot baseball and psychological theories form a thought-provoking narrative. The book advocates for the revival of unstructured play to nurture creativity, self-esteem, and children's individual identities. It also addresses important contemporary issues such as social media, artificial intelligence, substance abuse, obesity, mental health, and social isolation and includes interviews with professional baseball players about child athlete development.
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Dr. Zysman’s 'Unrestrained Creativity' is a brilliant exploration of the lost art of unstructured play. He eloquently highlights the crucial connection between creativity and the simple joys of sandlot baseball, offering a refreshing perspective in our tech-driven world. This book is a must-read for parents, educators, and anyone concerned about the well-being and development of our children.
This book opened my eyes to the importance of play in child development. Dr. Zysman’s blend of personal experience and expert analysis is both inspiring and informative. 'Unrestrained Creativity' is an essential guide for anyone looking to foster creativity and resilience in the next generation.
As someone who grew up playing sandlot baseball, I couldn’t agree more with Dr. Zysman’s message. The lessons learned in those unstructured fields—teamwork, problem-solving, and creativity—are invaluable. This book perfectly captures the essence of those experiences and the impact they can have on a child’s growth.