Lessons from the Playroom
391 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago - ★★★★★ - 114 ratingsThe Synergetic Play Therapy Institute's “Lessons From the Playroom” Podcasts are a series of recorded podcasts designed to help therapists understand the little lessons that kids teach us that make a big difference in the play therapy process.
Our podcast host, Lisa Dion, LPC, RPT-S, is an innovative and inspiring teacher and pioneer in play therapy. She founder and President of the Synergetic Play Therapy Institute and the creator of Synergetic Play Therapy, a cutting-edge model of play therapy that bridges the gap between neuroscience and psychology. Lisa teaches and supervises all over the world, helping transform the lives of thousands of therapists and children. With these podcasts, she'll teach you practical ways to transform both you and the child clients you work with. These inspiring educational lessons are sure to leave you feeling more confident and excited for your next session!
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168. Demystifying Minecraft in the Therapeutic Space with Brian Keating
April 23, 2024 10:35 - 48 minutes - 67 MBIn this episode, Lisa is joined by special guest Brian Keating, a Certified Synergetic Play Therapist and Certified Group Psychotherapist. Brian specializes in tele-play therapy and is a contributing author to Advances in Online Therapy: Emergence of a New Paradigm. He's presented on topics including grief, childhood bereavement, and the therapeutic use of the video game Minecraft, which is the focus of this episode. Join Lisa and Brian as they demystify the use of video games in therapy,...
Navigating the Impact of Trauma Exposure: Essential Insights for Therapists
April 16, 2024 11:00 - 33 minutes - 46.2 MBOriginal Air Date: March 28, 2023 Join Lisa for a crucial conversation addressing a topic often overlooked in the therapy community: the profound impact of trauma exposure on therapists and helpers alike. As therapists, we find ourselves on the front lines, intimately engaging with trauma exposure day after day, session after session. Despite the ideal of remaining objective observers, the reality is that we are deeply affected by the traumas our clients share. This episode sheds light o...
Empowering Educators & Students: Transforming Education with Judy Norman & the Synergetic Education Institute
April 09, 2024 11:00 - 34 minutes - 46.9 MBOriginal Air Date: March 14, 2022 Join Lisa and Judy Norman, Certified SPT therapist/supervisor and SPT co-teacher, as they unveil the inception of the Synergetic Education Institute (https://synergeticeducation.com/). 🎉🙌 Years in the making, their journey highlights the profound impact of integrating Synergetic Play Therapy principles into school settings to empower educators, school-based mental health professionals, and educational leaders. Their success story has garnered recognition...
167. Defying Expectations to Embrace Human Potential: Amit Chintan Ramlall’s Journey Beyond the Label of Autism
April 02, 2024 11:00 - 58 minutes - 80.4 MBJoin Lisa in this inspiring episode as she sits down with Amit Chintan Ramlall and his father, Dr. Kumar Ramlall, for a heartfelt conversation about navigating life with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Despite facing challenges with independent speech, Amit shares his remarkable journey and how he has embraced his talents and gifts to defy expectations. Drawing from their personal experiences, Lisa, Amit, and Kumar delve into the misconceptions surrounding ASD and the importance of assumin...
Why the Body Never Lies: Attuning to Body Language in Play Therapy
March 26, 2024 12:02 - 22 minutes - 17.4 MBOriginal Air Date: July 29, 2020 Discover the profound language of the body in therapy! In this episode, Lisa delves into the power of attuning to both our own and the child's body language, crucial for fostering co-regulation in therapeutic settings. Gain valuable techniques for staying within your window of tolerance to guide children through their discomfort. Join Lisa to explore the unerring wisdom of the body and learn to deepen your ability to listen and respond effectively to y...
Special: Why the Body Never Lies: Attuning to Body Language in Play Therapy
March 26, 2024 12:02 - 22 minutes - 17.4 MBOriginal Air Date: July 29, 2020 Discover the profound language of the body in therapy! In this episode, Lisa delves into the power of attuning to both our own and the child's body language, crucial for fostering co-regulation in therapeutic settings. Gain valuable techniques for staying within your window of tolerance to guide children through their discomfort. Join Lisa to explore the unerring wisdom of the body and learn to deepen your ability to listen and respond effectively to y...
166. Giving a Voice to Children with PANS/PANDAS with Dr. Montserrat Casado
March 19, 2024 11:00 - 52 minutes - 72.7 MBIn today’s episode, we delve into one of the most requested topics of the past year. Dr. Montserrat Casado joins Lisa to shed light on PANS (Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome) and PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections), offering invaluable insights for supporting children, parents, and therapists. Tune in as Montse and Lisa engage in a captivating conversation, debunking misconceptions about PANS/PANDAS, and offering ...
Special: Staying on Course: The #1 Thing That Will Get You Off Track As A Therapist
March 12, 2024 11:30 - 22 minutes - 30.3 MBOriginal Air Date: February 15, 2022 In this Lessons from the Playroom episode, Lisa discusses the #1 thing that will get you off track as a therapist ... and it's trying to be someone you’re not! Despite messages that might suggest differently, authenticity and "being yourself" is not easy and has so many implications for therapists. Join Lisa in a conversation to explore: How you know when you're trying to be someone you're not; Why it's so important to be yourself in the playroom;...
165. The Mind-Body Blueprint: How Symptoms in the Body are Connected to Mental Health with Dave Hompes
March 05, 2024 12:00 - 48 minutes - 67.3 MBJoin us in this enlightening episode as we delve into uncharted territory with guest Dave Hompes, a renowned author, nutritionist, functional medicine practitioner, and mind-body coach. With his extensive expertise in integrative approaches to health, Dave sheds light on the intricate connection between psychology and the dynamics of the mind and body. In this captivating conversation, discover: Insights into the profound relationship between nutrition and mental health through compelling...
Engaging Children from the Start: Tips & Techniques with Liana Lowenstein
February 27, 2024 11:30 - 43 minutes - 59.4 MBOriginal Air Date: March 1st 2022 This next Lessons from the Playroom guest gave Lisa the most amazing surprise when she jumped on - it filled Lisa with so much joy, delight and an urge to connect … And this is totally what they’re talking about today - how to captivate, engage, be with (along with what to do), and create a playful connection with your child clients during the initial play therapy session. Lisa is joined by the one and only Liana Lowenstein. Liana is a Registered Clinic...
Special: Engaging Children from the Start: Tips & Techniques with Liana Lowenstein
February 27, 2024 11:30 - 43 minutes - 59.4 MBOriginal Air Date: March 1st 2022 This next Lessons from the Playroom guest gave Lisa the most amazing surprise when she jumped on - it filled Lisa with so much joy, delight and an urge to connect … And this is totally what they’re talking about today - how to captivate, engage, be with (along with what to do), and create a playful connection with your child clients during the initial play therapy session. Lisa is joined by the one and only Liana Lowenstein. Liana is a Registered Clinic...
164. Play Therapy Across the Lifespan: Nurturing Healing Through Symbolic Repair with Tara McDonald & Karen O’Neill
February 20, 2024 11:30 - 48 minutes - 67.2 MBJoin Lisa as she hosts Tara McDonald and Karen O'Neill from PIP Solutions UK in an engaging discussion on the versatile practice of play therapy across the lifespan, with an added focus on the concept of symbolic repair. Prepare to be captivated by this episode, as it is filled with insightful content that you'll want to jot down or take notes! Key Insights: Discover the various forms that play therapy can take, spanning from infancy through childhood, adolescence, and into adulthood. E...
Special: Empowering Parents/Caregivers as Co-Regulators for their Children
February 13, 2024 11:30 - 19 minutes - 26.6 MBOriginal Air Date: September 28, 2021 Embark on a transformative journey with Lisa Dion in this compelling episode as she navigates the fundamental question at the core of play therapy practice: "How do I empower parents/caregivers to become a co-regulator or external regulator for their child?" Guided by the mantra of treating parents/caregivers the way we wish them to treat their children, Lisa delves into the intricacies of supporting parents who may lack a regulation template, strug...
163. Making the Tough Decisions: Navigating the Terrain of Courage, Neurobiology & Authenticity
February 06, 2024 11:00 - 44 minutes - 61.8 MBIn this episode, we’re turning the tables back toward Lisa’s direction to discuss what it takes to make hard decisions (both personal and professional), the courage it takes to make the hard decisions, and the reasons we don’t make hard decisions. And joining Lisa for this discussion is the perfect person to have the conversation - Robert Abel, Jr., Operations Director for the Synergetic Play Therapy Institute. Join us for a deep dive into the world of decision-making, touching on: Under...
Special: Working with Attachment from the Lens of Equine Assisted Therapy with Duey Freeman
January 30, 2024 11:00 - 55 minutes - 75.6 MBOriginal Air Date: January 16, 2023 Lisa is joined by an incredibly important person in her life - Duey Freeman, a former professor at Naropa University (Lisa’s alma mater) and founder of the Gestalt Institute of the Rockies and the Gestalt Equine Institute. Duey, a true “elder” (as he is described by many) and mentor in the field of attachment and human development, was Lisa’s former graduate school professor and has been one the most instrumental professors in her career. (see below for ...
Lessons from the Playroom Special: Working with Attachment from the Lens of Equine Assisted Therapy with Duey Freeman
January 30, 2024 11:00 - 55 minutes - 75.6 MBOriginal Air Date: January 16, 2023 Lisa is joined by an incredibly important person in her life - Duey Freeman, a former professor at Naropa University (Lisa’s alma mater) and founder of the Gestalt Institute of the Rockies and the Gestalt Equine Institute. Duey, a true “elder” (as he is described by many) and mentor in the field of attachment and human development, was Lisa’s former graduate school professor and has been one the most instrumental professors in her career. (see below for ...
Special: Navigating Goodbyes & Endings for Children & Caregivers in Play Therapy
January 23, 2024 12:00 - 26 minutes - 36.6 MBOriginal Air Date: July 6, 2021 Goodbyes can stir up complex emotions for our clients, their families, and even us as therapists. In this week's episode, join Lisa Dion as she delves into the art of saying goodbye in the therapeutic context. Discover valuable insights on recognizing the right moment for a child to transition and gain practical strategies to offer essential support to both the child and their parents or caregivers, especially in those challenging moments when saying goodb...
Lessons from the Playroom Special: Navigating Goodbyes & Endings for Children & Caregivers in Play Therapy
January 23, 2024 12:00 - 26 minutes - 36.6 MBOriginal Air Date: July 6, 2021 Goodbyes can stir up complex emotions for our clients, their families, and even us as therapists. In this week's episode, join Lisa Dion as she delves into the art of saying goodbye in the therapeutic context. Discover valuable insights on recognizing the right moment for a child to transition and gain practical strategies to offer essential support to both the child and their parents or caregivers, especially in those challenging moments when saying goodb...
162. Overcoming Roadblocks to Empower Parents in Play Therapy with Tammy Schamuhn
January 16, 2024 12:00 - 39 minutes - 54.7 MBIn this episode, Lisa is joined by Tammy Schamuhn, the Co-Founder and Director of the Institute of Child Psychology and host of the Child Psych podcast. Together, they delve into the essential topic of identifying the roadblocks that sometimes get in a parent/caregiver’s way of fully supporting their child’s therapy and healing process. Tammy, an unwavering advocate for parents, shares insights from her experience, discussing the challenges parents face and the importance of involving the...
Special: Paris Goodyear-Brown: How To Hold “Hard Stories” In Play Therapy
January 09, 2024 12:00 - 40 minutes - 55.3 MBOriginal Air Date: April 12, 2022 Lisa Dion met her next guest at her very first APT conference. She was doing a presentation on supervision. As Lisa sat in her course, she remembers thinking, “Who is this woman?! Wow!” She was so captivated by her and her teaching. And today, Lisa is delighted to be joined by Paris Goodyear-Brown, the creator of the TraumaPlay™ model, the founder and Clinical Director of Nurture House, and the Executive Director of the TraumaPlay™ Institute. She is an ...
161. Villainous Revelations: Unmasking Complexity in Play Therapy with Maria Laquerre Diego
January 02, 2024 12:00 - 42 minutes - 58.9 MBWe have a really fun topic today! Lisa is joined by the fantabulous Maria Laquerre Diego to unravel the intriguing world of villains in play therapy! (...Learn more about Maria and some of the amazing trainings she offers to play therapists below.) In this episode, Maria shares her experiences incorporating villain characters into therapy, providing clients with a unique opportunity to explore their identities and feel seen. Get ready to talk about all things villainous! Join Maria and Lis...
Special: Play Therapy as a Spiritual Practice
December 26, 2023 12:00 - 49 minutes - 67.4 MBOriginal Air Date: November 8, 2022 In this episode the tables are turned and the lovely Jackie Flynn, host of the Play Therapy Community Podcast/Facebook group and the Neuroscience of Play Therapy Summits, interviews Lisa about how play therapy and being a play therapist has become a spiritual practice for her over the years. Join Lisa and Jackie as they talk about: What spiritual practice means and how doing our own “work” as a therapist can become a spiritual practice; How the pla...
160. Mandalas in Play Therapy: A Transformative Journey with Tracy Turner-Bumberry
December 19, 2023 10:00 - 42 minutes - 57.7 MBJoin Lisa Dion and Tracy Turner-Bumberry in this episode to explore the fascinating world of mandalas and their application in our work with children (... a super cool and likely unexplored tool in your clinical practice). In today's conversation, Tracy will unravel the mystery behind mandalas and share her insights into their powerful use in therapy. Tracy is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist/Supervisor. She brings a wealth of expertise to our discussion as ...
Special: Jessica Schaffer: Understanding Sleep Issues in Children
December 12, 2023 09:00 - 30 minutes - 41.3 MBOriginal Air Date: April 15, 2018 Lisa Dion is joined by Jessica Schaffer, Registered Play Therapist, Certified Synergetic Play Therapist and Certified Sleep Consultant to help us understand sleep issues for children. From the refusal to go to sleep to an inability to stay asleep, a child’s tossing and turning speak volumes. But why do some children want to ban the bed? And how does this look inside the playroom? A play therapist who also happens to be a sleep specialist helps us uncover...
Special: Non-Directive vs. Directive Play Therapy
December 05, 2023 10:00 - 25 minutes - 35 MBOriginal Air Date: March 15, 2021 Sometimes we can get stuck in either/or thinking when it comes to whether we use non-directive or directive play therapy modalities. But what if we could understand the significance and potential for both? What if we could go beyond to see that one is not better than the other? And what if we could honor that there are many paths to healing and that all theories serve a purpose? Join Lisa as she discusses how it's possible to combine different theori...
159. Breaking Language Barriers in Play Therapy: A Deep Dive into Using Interpreters with Ludmila Golovine
November 28, 2023 10:00 - 45 minutes - 62.6 MBWe’re so excited for this next topic. It’s a topic that’s never been addressed on this podcast series and a topic that is rarely explored in the field of play therapy. So settle in, grab something to take notes because Lisa is joined by Ludmila (Mila) Golovine to talk about using interpreters in play therapy. Mila is the CEO and President of MasterWord Services, Inc. As a professional interpreter, Mila is familiar with the toll interpreting for survivors may have on the interpreters them...
Special: Regulating the Collective Nervous Systems of Families
November 21, 2023 08:00 - 24 minutes - 33.8 MBOriginal Air Date: September 13, 2022 If you’ve ever studied with Lisa Dion, you know she loves talking about the nervous system. And in this episode, she’s going to talk about the collective nervous systems within families and how to help support the regulation of the family system. If you’re just as excited about this topic as Lisa, you’ll definitely want to take notes for this one … Here’s what you’ll hear … How nervous system expressions occur within the context of families; Ho...
Special: Bonnie Badenoch: What it Really Means to Hold Non-Judgmental Presence as a Therapist
November 14, 2023 08:00 - 45 minutes - 62.2 MBOriginal Air Date: October 25, 2022 The one-and-only Bonnie Badenoch* joins Lisa for this beautiful conversation about non-judgmental presence and how this is so critical in our role as therapists. In this episode, you’ll hear: How, as a profession, we've become concretized into the left hemisphere (e.g., in a movement toward protocols, interventions, and evidence-based therapies) and how this has pulled us more into the role of experts trying to "fix" people; What holding a “non-jud...
158. Embracing Negative Self-Talk: Your Inner Feedback Mechanism
November 07, 2023 09:00 - 25 minutes - 34.5 MBJoin Lisa Dion for a discussion on a topic that has been requested more than once since the beginning of this podcast, and it’s something we all experience (Yes … therapists, parents, children … all human beings on this planet!) …. We’re diving into the intriguing topic of negative self-talk and why we actually can’t get rid of it (... no matter how many positive self-affirmations we say to ourselves). Through a compelling exploration of the multifaceted dimensions of negative self-talk,...
Special: Countertransference in Play Therapy
October 31, 2023 08:00 - 27 minutes - 37.7 MBOriginal Air Date: March 1, 2021 Countertransference is not something we can avoid, get out of, check at the door, or even separate from ourselves ... In this episode, Lisa discusses how transference and countertransference is really the therapeutic landscape from which to support our clients in a process of deep integration and healing. Using a lens of Synergetic Play Therapy®, Lisa offers an understanding of how countertransference is not something to be afraid of, but something that ...
157. Why Therapists Attract the Clients They Do
October 24, 2023 08:00 - 47 minutes - 65.3 MBIn this engaging episode, Lisa Dion brings together three guests that are near-and-dear to her heart: Michelle Wayman, Mili Shoemaker, and Lisa Walton. All three are either Certified Synergetic Play Therapists or Certified Synergetic Play Providers and are joining her from diverse corners of the world - Argentina, Australia and the United States. Together, they embark on a profound exploration of the intricate connections between the therapist and their clients, with a particular emphasis on...
Special: Unlocking the 8th Sense: Interoception and the Power of Regulation in Play Therapy
October 17, 2023 08:00 - 24 minutes - 33.9 MBOriginal Air Date: April 13, 2021 How do we know when we are grumpy, tired, overheated, or overwhelmed? ... Lisa talks about this 8th sense called Interoception or the "How do we know" sense, which is absolutely critical to enhancing a child's regulatory capacity ... Why? Because what we see in the playroom is actually not behavioral issues, but really the child's inability to stay connected and regulate through the activation of the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS). But what does this hav...
156. Heather Fairlee Denbrough: Navigating Childhood Suicidality: Insights, Strategies, and Hope
October 10, 2023 08:00 - 47 minutes - 64.7 MBIn this episode, Lisa Dion is joined by the fantabulous and oh-so-knowledgeable Heather Fairlee Denbrough, a Certified Synergetic Play Therapist/Supervisor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and Registered Play Therapist Supervisor. Together, they tackle one of the most requested and also one of the most scariest topics for therapists … providing support to children dealing with suicidal ideation and attempts. This episode is a valuable resource for any caregiver or professional working wi...
Special: Carmen Jimenez-Pride: Internal Family Systems in the Playroom
October 03, 2023 08:00 - 39 minutes - 54.5 MBOriginal Air Date: July 5, 2022 We're resharing this fabulous conversation between Lisa and Carmen Jimenez-Pride to talk about Internal Family Systems (IFS) and how to incorporate it in the playroom! In this episode, Carmen, a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor and an Internal Family Systems therapist herself, shares how the Internal Family Systems framework offers a really cool way to hold the client’s experience in the playroom, as well as our experience as therapists. Whether you a...
155. Robyn Gobbel: How to Teach Kids & Caregivers About the Brain
September 26, 2023 08:00 - 44 minutes - 61.2 MBIn this episode, Lisa and Robyn Gobbel talk about a topic never discussed before on this podcast and super important for us as clinicians working with kids ... They're talking about the brain (...Robyn loves to talk about the brain), and more specifically how to teach kids about the brain. But first, we're so excited to announce Robyn's new book coming out this month, Raising Kids with Big Baffling Behaviors: Brain-Body-Sensory Strategies that Really Work!! Weaving together relational neu...
Lessons from the Playroom Special: Kim Barthel: Merging Play, Polyvagal Theory & Sensory Processing
September 19, 2023 08:00 - 41 minutes - 57.3 MBOriginal Air Date: February 1, 2022 OMG! - the synergy between Lisa and this guest is … well, let’s just say, it’s like getting an opportunity to eavesdrop on a beautiful conversation between two brilliant minds! (... and we just couldn't help share this podcast episode again :) Kim Barthel is an award winning Occupational Therapist, teacher, and best-selling author who has successfully merged play, Polyvagal Theory and Sensory Processing. Tune in and discover: *Ways to more deeply und...
Special: Kim Barthel: Merging Play, Polyvagal Theory & Sensory Processing
September 19, 2023 08:00 - 41 minutes - 57.3 MBOriginal Air Date: February 1, 2022 OMG! - the synergy between Lisa and this guest is … well, let’s just say, it’s like getting an opportunity to eavesdrop on a beautiful conversation between two brilliant minds! (... and we just couldn't help share this podcast episode again :) Kim Barthel is an award winning Occupational Therapist, teacher, and best-selling author who has successfully merged play, Polyvagal Theory and Sensory Processing. Tune in and discover: *Ways to more deeply und...
154. Honoring Boundaries for Deeper Connection & Relationship
September 12, 2023 08:00 - 23 minutes - 32.9 MBOften, when we think about boundaries, we imagine a list of rules and restrictions like: you can’t do this, you can do this, and if you don’t do this, this is going to happen. But this isn’t actually the essence of a boundary and it’s not what the boundary is designed for. Setting boundaries is actually a courageous act that requires self-awareness and self-love. It's about prioritizing your own well-being and honoring your own needs. And by understanding the importance of boundaries, we ...
Special: How Trying to be Calm Gets in the Way of Regulation
September 05, 2023 08:00 - 26 minutes - 35.7 MBOriginal Air Date: April 26, 2022 In this Lessons from the Playroom podcast from August 2022, Lisa clarifies one of the biggest misconceptions out there right now for parents and therapists - that regulation means being CALM. ...You’ve likely heard the idea that a child needs a calm adult in order to regulate - that in order to regulate, the adult needs to be and stay calm - or that an adult's "calm" presence is the answer to regulating a child when they are dysregulated. But if you’ve...
Lessons from the Playroom Special: How Trying to be Calm Gets in the Way of Regulation
September 05, 2023 08:00 - 26 minutes - 35.7 MBOriginal Air Date: April 26, 2022 In this Lessons from the Playroom podcast from August 2022, Lisa clarifies one of the biggest misconceptions out there right now for parents and therapists - that regulation means being CALM. ...You’ve likely heard the idea that a child needs a calm adult in order to regulate - that in order to regulate, the adult needs to be and stay calm - or that an adult's "calm" presence is the answer to regulating a child when they are dysregulated. But if you’ve...
153. Jodi Mullen: When Sexualized Play Shows Up in the Playroom
August 29, 2023 08:00 - 48 minutes - 66.5 MBTo say that we’re excited for this conversation is an understatement because today’s topic is in the top three of the most requested topics since this podcast’s inception. We’ve been waiting for the perfect person to educate us on this topic, and there is no one better than Dr. Jodi Mullen to help us explore, understand, and make sense of a child’s sexualized play. Dr. Jodi Ann Mullen, PhD LMHC NCC RPT-S CCPT-Master, is a professor at SUNY Oswego in the Counseling & Psychological Services...
Lessons from the Playroom Special: How to Stay Inspired as a Therapist
August 22, 2023 08:00 - 23 minutes - 33 MBOriginal Air Date: August 23, 2019 The brain is a high maintenance organ, one that wants a challenge! In order to stay passionate in our careers as play therapists, we must give the brain the growth it craves. But we must give ourselves permission too – the permission to be ourselves and pursue what inspires us. "We all have deep within us the desire to pursue something that inspires us. We have a natural desire to evolve and grow" - Lisa Dion Podcast Resources: Synergetic Play Thera...
Special: How to Stay Inspired as a Therapist
August 22, 2023 08:00 - 23 minutes - 33 MBOriginal Air Date: August 23, 2019 The brain is a high maintenance organ, one that wants a challenge! In order to stay passionate in our careers as play therapists, we must give the brain the growth it craves. But we must give ourselves permission too – the permission to be ourselves and pursue what inspires us. "We all have deep within us the desire to pursue something that inspires us. We have a natural desire to evolve and grow" - Lisa Dion Podcast Resources: Synergetic Play Thera...
152. Gabriel Lomas: Working with Deaf Children in the Playroom
August 15, 2023 08:00 - 49 minutes - 67.3 MBLisa is joined by another very very special guest, Gabriel (Gabe) Lomas, to cover a topic that has never been addressed on this podcast (...and very rarely at a play therapy conference) … Understanding and working with deaf children in the playroom. Gabe is a professor and Program Director of Counseling Programs at Gallaudet University in Washington, DC. He’s been an RPT-S for many years and is the immediate past president of the New York branch of the Association for Play Therapy. Gabri...
Special: Boredom in the Playroom
August 08, 2023 08:00 - 18 minutes - 25.9 MBOriginal Air Date: October 1, 2017 Boredom in the playroom is something most therapists experience - from an unyielding yawn to counting the ticks of a slow-moving clock, we've all found ourselves less than enthused in one session or another. But boredom isn't always a negative thing. Sometimes, it's a gentle reminder that it's time to grow. "Boredom in the playroom may be a messenger. This turns it from something negative into your greatest friend." -Lisa Dion Podcast Resources: Sy...
Lessons from the Playroom Special: Boredom in the Playroom
August 08, 2023 08:00 - 18 minutes - 25.9 MBOriginal Air Date: October 1, 2017 Boredom in the playroom is something most therapists experience - from an unyielding yawn to counting the ticks of a slow-moving clock, we've all found ourselves less than enthused in one session or another. But boredom isn't always a negative thing. Sometimes, it's a gentle reminder that it's time to grow. "Boredom in the playroom may be a messenger. This turns it from something negative into your greatest friend." -Lisa Dion Podcast Resources: Sy...
151. Dee Ray: Multiculturalism in Play Therapy
August 01, 2023 08:00 - 49 minutes - 67.7 MBLisa Dion has with her an extraordinary guest, Dr. Dee Ray to talk about an incredibly important topic for us as play therapists, Multiculturalism in Play Therapy (... if you don’t already have Dee’s book, Multicultural Play Therapy, we hope you’ll go buy it by the end of this podcast. It’s a must-have for every therapist that works with kids!) Dee Ray, Ph.D., LPC-S, NCC, RPT-S is Regents Professor and Elaine Millikan Mathes Professor in Early Childhood Education in the Counseling Progra...
Lessons from the Playroom Special: The Topic We Don't Study Enough As Therapists
July 25, 2023 08:00 - 46 minutes - 64.8 MBOriginal Air Date: June 07, 2022 Lisa has a really special guest joining her for this episode and they’re doing something different today … It’s time to talk about business! - One of the most important topics we don’t talk much about as therapists. And to help Lisa out with this conversation, she has Jen Taylor who’s going to be interviewing her on her business journey. If you’ve ever wondered about Lisa and her entrepreneurial journey, what it took for her to build the Synergetic Play ...
150. Marshall Lyles: Ableism and Disablism in the Playroom
July 18, 2023 08:00 - 44 minutes - 61.7 MBThe beautiful Marshall Lyles is again joining Lisa Dion for another Lessons from the Playroom episode, but this time to talk about understanding Ableism and Disablism in the Playroom. Marshall Lyles, LMFT-S, LPC-S, RPT-S, EMDRIA Approved Consultant, has 20 years of practice in family play therapy. Drawing on lessons learned from working with attachment trauma in a variety of settings, Marshall regularly teaches on sandtray therapy and family work around the globe. In our opinion, Marshall...
Lessons from the Playroom Special: Working with a Child's Emotional Age in Play Therapy
July 11, 2023 08:00 - 27 minutes - 32.5 MB VideoOriginal Air Date: August 13, 2020 When our clients come to session it is easy to get caught up in thinking that they are their age, when in fact, they are not their age. At least not their chronological age. This episode is dedicated to helping you begin to understand the difference between emotional age and chronological age, a few clues to help you spot emotional age and regression, and how to work with these younger states in both your clients and yourself when they arise in the play r...