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Lessons from the Playroom

394 episodes - English - Latest episode: 20 days ago - ★★★★★ - 114 ratings

The 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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Lessons from the Playroom Episode 84: Wrapping our Minds Around Digital Play Therapy

December 16, 2020 09:00 - 32 minutes - 24.4 MB

"Often the question is, 'Why would we include digital tools in play therapy?" ... But the more important question is, 'Why wouldn't we?!'" -Dr. Jessica Stone * Join Lisa Dion and special guest, Dr. Jessica Stone, PhD in a lively conversation about demystifying the world of digital play therapy. They explore what digital play therapy is all about, how to speak the digital language of your clients, why we would even include digital tools in our work as play therapists (or more importantly, w...

84. Jessica Stone: Wrapping our Minds Around Digital Play Therapy

December 16, 2020 09:00 - 32 minutes - 24.4 MB

"Often the question is, 'Why would we include digital tools in play therapy?" ... But the more important question is, 'Why wouldn't we?!'" -Dr. Jessica Stone * Join Lisa Dion and special guest, Dr. Jessica Stone, PhD in a lively conversation about demystifying the world of digital play therapy. They explore what digital play therapy is all about, how to speak the digital language of your clients, why we would even include digital tools in our work as play therapists (or more importantly, w...

83. "The Test" in Play Therapy

December 02, 2020 09:00 - 25 minutes - 19.9 MB

We’ve all experienced the “test” in the playroom. Is it personal? Is it not personal? How do we make sense of it? Lisa discusses this natural occurrence that happens in relationships, the importance of authenticity and congruence (and what that even means), and ultimately how to “show up” when the therapist is “tested.” Tune in as we discuss what the “test” is really all about and the two very important questions that children are asking – “Can I be me?” and “Will you be you?” *💜Join ou...

Lessons from the Playroom Episode 83: "The Test" in Play Therapy

December 02, 2020 09:00 - 25 minutes - 19.9 MB

We’ve all experienced the “test” in the playroom. Is it personal? Is it not personal? How do we make sense of it? Lisa discusses this natural occurrence that happens in relationships, the importance of authenticity and congruence (and what that even means), and ultimately how to “show up” when the therapist is “tested.” Tune in as we discuss what the “test” is really all about and the two very important questions that children are asking – “Can I be me?” and “Will you be you?” *💜Join ou...

Lessons from the Playroom Episode 82: Helping Children with Online Learning

November 03, 2020 09:00 - 24 minutes - 19.6 MB

"When children are disengaged from learning, there is a disconnect between what they are being asked to learn and their interest level, style/way of learning." - Lisa Dion As we all know, not all children are thriving with online learning. Many children are really struggling as their routines, ability to engage with their peers and so much more has been disrupted.  Symptoms such as resistance to schoolwork, boredom, depression, lack of engagement and anger are leaving parents and clinician...

82. Helping Children with Online Learning

November 03, 2020 09:00 - 24 minutes - 19.6 MB

"When children are disengaged from learning, there is a disconnect between what they are being asked to learn and their interest level, style/way of learning." - Lisa Dion As we all know, not all children are thriving with online learning. Many children are really struggling as their routines, ability to engage with their peers and so much more has been disrupted.  Symptoms such as resistance to schoolwork, boredom, depression, lack of engagement and anger are leaving parents and clinician...

81. Robert Jason Grant: Working with Sensory and Neurodevelopmental Challenges through Teletherapy

October 20, 2020 08:00 - 34 minutes - 25.8 MB

"Sensory work requires a co-facilitator and co-regulator, and can be very workable and adaptable even via tele-therapy." -Robert Jason Grant Join Lisa and special guest Robert Jason Grant as they demystify the world of teletherapy when working with clients that have sensory and neurodevelopmental challenges. Discover why working with this population doesn't require as much adjustment from in-person to on-line as you might think, as well as how to do a pre-assessment that can be imperativ...

Lessons from the Playroom Episode 81: Working with Sensory and Neurodevelopmental Challenges through Teletherapy

October 20, 2020 08:00 - 34 minutes - 25.8 MB

"Sensory work requires a co-facilitator and co-regulator, and can be very workable and adaptable even via tele-therapy." -Robert Jason Grant Join Lisa and special guest Robert Jason Grant as they demystify the world of teletherapy when working with clients that have sensory and neurodevelopmental challenges. Discover why working with this population doesn't require as much adjustment from in-person to on-line as you might think, as well as how to do a pre-assessment that can be imperativ...

80. An Interview with Lisa - Behind the Microphone

October 05, 2020 09:00 - 26 minutes - 20.2 MB

To her thousands of listeners around the world, Lisa expresses in gratitude, "Thank you for providing me with a sense of home." ~ It's time to turn the tables! For 80 episodes, Lisa has shared play therapy knowledge and insights, interviewed special guests and helped create discussion and new learning for clinicians all over the world. But who is this person behind the microphone? In this episode, Lisa is the one in the hot seat as she is interviewed by Katherine Eastlake, Certified Syne...

Lessons from the Playroom Episode 80: An Interview with Lisa - Behind the Microphone

October 05, 2020 09:00 - 26 minutes - 20.2 MB

To her thousands of listeners around the world, Lisa expresses in gratitude, "Thank you for providing me with a sense of home." ~ It's time to turn the tables! For 80 episodes, Lisa has shared play therapy knowledge and insights, interviewed special guests and helped create discussion and new learning for clinicians all over the world. But who is this person behind the microphone? In this episode, Lisa is the one in the hot seat as she is interviewed by Katherine Eastlake, Certified Syne...

Lessons from the Playroom Episode 79: Infant Mental Health and Play Therapy

September 23, 2020 09:30 - 31 minutes - 24 MB

"It's about the therapist's ability to attune in order to facilitate a process of attunement and playful touch between caregiver and infant." - Janet Courtney Traditional play therapy targets children ages 3 and older, but what about the children who aren't yet three? How do we help these children? Join Lisa as she talks about infant mental health with special guest, Dr. Janet Courtney- founder of FirstPlay Therapy. Together they explore the biggest myth related to infants, the significa...

79. Janet Courtney: Infant Mental Health and Play Therapy

September 23, 2020 09:30 - 31 minutes - 24 MB

"It's about the therapist's ability to attune in order to facilitate a process of attunement and playful touch between caregiver and infant." - Janet Courtney Traditional play therapy targets children ages 3 and older, but what about the children who aren't yet three? How do we help these children? Join Lisa as she talks about infant mental health with special guest, Dr. Janet Courtney- founder of FirstPlay Therapy. Together they explore the biggest myth related to infants, the significa...

78. Conflict In and Out of the Playroom

September 08, 2020 02:10 - 25 minutes - 20.3 MB

"The more we try to avoid conflict, the more it shows up in our life." - Lisa Dion Why is conflict so hard to deal with when it arises and something we want to avoid? Listen as Lisa shares what to do when conflict shows up, why it's actually a necessary part of growth, and how to cultivate a relationship within ourselves when it comes up in relationships both in and out of the playroom.  *💜Join our Newsletter💜 https://bit.ly/SPTcommunity *If you enjoy this podcast, please give us a fi...

Lessons from the Playroom Episode 78: Conflict In and Out of the Playroom

September 08, 2020 02:10 - 25 minutes - 20.3 MB

"The more we try to avoid conflict, the more it shows up in our life." - Lisa Dion Why is conflict so hard to deal with when it arises and something we want to avoid? Listen as Lisa shares what to do when conflict shows up, why it's actually a necessary part of growth, and how to cultivate a relationship within ourselves when it comes up in relationships both in and out of the playroom.  *💜Join our Newsletter💜 https://bit.ly/SPTcommunity *If you enjoy this podcast, please give us a fi...

Lessons from the Playroom Episode 77: Working with Emotional Age in Play Therapy

August 13, 2020 19:32 - 27 minutes - 22.2 MB

"When a child comes into play therapy, we are not working with their chronological age, but their emotional age." - Lisa Dion 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 w...

77. Working with Emotional Age in Play Therapy

August 13, 2020 19:32 - 27 minutes - 22.2 MB

"When a child comes into play therapy, we are not working with their chronological age, but their emotional age." - Lisa Dion 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 w...

Lessons from the Playroom Episode 76: Attuning to Body Language in Play Therapy

July 29, 2020 14:49 - 22 minutes - 17.4 MB

"The body never lies. The body is always revealing the truth relative to the individual's perception in any given moment." - Lisa Dion Learning how to attune to body language, our own and the child's is an essential component for co-regulation in play therapy.  Staying in our own window of tolerance to helping the child move towards their own discomfort depends on it.  Tune in as we learn how the body never lies and how we can become more adept at listening to its wisdom. *💜Join our News...

76. Attuning to Body Language in Play Therapy

July 29, 2020 14:49 - 22 minutes - 17.4 MB

"The body never lies. The body is always revealing the truth relative to the individual's perception in any given moment." - Lisa Dion Learning how to attune to body language, our own and the child's is an essential component for co-regulation in play therapy.  Staying in our own window of tolerance to helping the child move towards their own discomfort depends on it.  Tune in as we learn how the body never lies and how we can become more adept at listening to its wisdom. *💜Join our News...

75. Clair Mellenthin: Supporting Parents during the Pandemic

June 17, 2020 16:00 - 34 minutes - 25.7 MB

"Let's ask parents, not how they are doing, but what they need and what it is like in their boat." - Clair Mellenthin From the uncertainty, having to homeschool, working from home, navigating family dynamics, and all the other challenges that parents are being confronted with, it is no wonder that so many are feeling burned out, questioning themselves, and needing extra support.  Join Lisa and special guest, Clair Mellenthin, as they talk about how attachment, the many challenges of parent...

Lessons from the Playroom Episode 75: Supporting Parents during the Pandemic

June 17, 2020 16:00 - 34 minutes - 25.7 MB

"Let's ask parents, not how they are doing, but what they need and what it is like in their boat." - Clair Mellenthin From the uncertainty, having to homeschool, working from home, navigating family dynamics, and all the other challenges that parents are being confronted with, it is no wonder that so many are feeling burned out, questioning themselves, and needing extra support.  Join Lisa and special guest, Clair Mellenthin, as they talk about how attachment, the many challenges of parent...

Lessons from the Playroom Episode 74: Supporting Parents during the Pandemic

June 17, 2020 16:00 - 34 minutes - 25.7 MB

From the uncertainty, having to homeschool, working from home, navigating family dynamics, and all the other challenges that parents are being confronted with, it is no wonder that so many are feeling burned out, questioning themselves, and needing extra support.  Join Lisa and special guest, Clair Mellenthin, as they talk about how attachment, the many challenges of parenting during the pandemic, and most importantly, how best to support parents in ways where they know they are not alone.

74. Nora Alwah: Social Justice in Play Therapy

June 03, 2020 16:00 - 28 minutes - 21.2 MB

"To overcome systems of oppression that want institutional racism to be invisible, we need to name it! ... And make it explicit!" - Nora Alwah What is social justice?  What is oppression?  What is intersectionality?  Join Lisa Dion and as she invites Nora Alwah, social justice educator and therapist, to explore these questions and offer guidance to therapists on how they can support children and families in ways that create connection, attunement and empowerment.   Nora Alwah is a queer ...

74. Social Justice in Play Therapy

June 03, 2020 16:00 - 28 minutes - 21.2 MB

"To overcome systems of oppression that want institutional racism to be invisible, we need to name it! ... And make it explicit!" - Nora Alwah What is social justice?  What is oppression?  What is intersectionality?  Join Lisa Dion and as she invites Nora Alwah, social justice educator and therapist, to explore these questions and offer guidance to therapists on how they can support children and families in ways that create connection, attunement and empowerment.   Nora Alwah is a queer ...

Lessons from the Playroom Episode #74: Social Justice in Play Therapy

June 03, 2020 16:00 - 28 minutes - 21.2 MB

"To overcome systems of oppression that want institutional racism to be invisible, we need to name it! ... And make it explicit!" - Nora Alwah What is social justice?  What is oppression?  What is intersectionality?  Join Lisa Dion and as she invites Nora Alwah, social justice educator and therapist, to explore these questions and offer guidance to therapists on how they can support children and families in ways that create connection, attunement and empowerment.   Nora Alwah is a queer ...

73. Supporting Children through Anxiety and the Unknown

May 28, 2020 00:01 - 25 minutes - 20.7 MB

"All symptoms and behaviors a child displays while anxious are attempts at regulation." - Lisa Dion When life and situations become unpredictable, children have to orient to the unfamiliar just like adults do.  The difference is that their brains are a little further behind in their capacity to regulate through it often leading to high levels of anxiety and other symptoms.  Tune is as we explore how to support children through their anxiety and find a sense of security when the unknown ari...

Lessons from the Playroom #73: Supporting Children through Anxiety and the Unknown

May 28, 2020 00:01 - 25 minutes - 20.7 MB

When life and situations become unpredictable, children have to orient to the unfamiliar just like adults do.  The difference is that their brains are a little further behind in their capacity to regulate through it often leading to high levels of anxiety and other symptoms.  Tune is as we explore how to support children through their anxiety and find a sense of security when the unknown arises.

Lessons from the Playroom 73: Supporting Children through Anxiety and the Unknown

May 28, 2020 00:01 - 25 minutes - 20.7 MB

"All symptoms and behaviors a child displays while anxious are attempts at regulation." - Lisa Dion When life and situations become unpredictable, children have to orient to the unfamiliar just like adults do.  The difference is that their brains are a little further behind in their capacity to regulate through it often leading to high levels of anxiety and other symptoms.  Tune is as we explore how to support children through their anxiety and find a sense of security when the unknown ari...

Lessons from the Playroom Episode 72: Facilitating the Parent Check-in in Play Therapy

May 13, 2020 20:24 - 23 minutes - 19.1 MB

"To the degree you link what's happening in the playroom to the goal, you increase the probability of parent involvement and buy-in." - Lisa Dion Talking with parents is an important part of the play therapy process, but what do we say?  How do we help them understand what their child is working on?  How do we communicate in a way that keep them engaged?  Tune in as we explore how to check in with our clients' most important people.

72. Facilitating the Parent Check-in in Play Therapy

May 13, 2020 20:24 - 23 minutes - 19.1 MB

"To the degree you link what's happening in the playroom to the goal, you increase the probability of parent involvement and buy-in." - Lisa Dion Talking with parents is an important part of the play therapy process, but what do we say?  How do we help them understand what their child is working on?  How do we communicate in a way that keep them engaged?  Tune in as we explore how to check in with our clients' most important people.

71. Understanding Vicarious Trauma and Compassion Fatigue in Play Therapy

May 03, 2020 19:41 - 21 minutes - 17.2 MB

"The word compassion means 'to suffer with' or merge with. This is different than empathy." - Lisa Dion Vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue are far more common experiences for play therapists than we realize, especially during times of crisis.  And how are they further impacted when play therapists are going through the same crisis, such as the COVID19 pandemic? Tune in to this very important conversation that is essential for all play therapists to hear. 

Lessons from the Playroom Episode 71: Understanding Vicarious Trauma and Compassion Fatigue in Play Therapy

May 03, 2020 19:41 - 21 minutes - 17.2 MB

"The word compassion means 'to suffer with' or merge with. This is different than empathy." - Lisa Dion Vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue are far more common experiences for play therapists than we realize, especially during times of crisis.  And how are they further impacted when play therapists are going through the same crisis, such as the COVID19 pandemic? Tune in to this very important conversation that is essential for all play therapists to hear. 

70. Understanding the Four Threats to the Brain in a Crisis

April 19, 2020 16:00 - 24 minutes - 19.9 MB

"It's normal that you're going through waves of dysregulation right now. All 4 threats to the brain are being activated.- Lisa Dion During a crisis, such as the current pandemic, waves of dysregulation can often feel like a daily experience and even the norm. Why? Because our brains are not just perceiving one threat, but four! Tune in as we revisit the 4 threats to the brain and learn the impact they may be having on our nervous system, as well as the key to regulating and coming back to ...

Lessons from the Playroom Episode 70: Understanding the Four Threats to the Brain in a Crisis

April 19, 2020 16:00 - 24 minutes - 19.9 MB

"It's normal that you're going through waves of dysregulation right now. All 4 threats to the brain are being activated.- Lisa Dion During a crisis, such as the current pandemic, waves of dysregulation can often feel like a daily experience and even the norm. Why? Because our brains are not just perceiving one threat, but four! Tune in as we revisit the 4 threats to the brain and learn the impact they may be having on our nervous system, as well as the key to regulating and coming back to ...

Lessons from the Playroom Episode 69: Online Play Therapy and Therapist Fatigue

April 03, 2020 16:00 - 26 minutes - 35.8 MB

"At the end of the day, teletherapy is about relationship. It's about the experience of connection." - Lisa Dion Working with children and families virtually can surprisingly cause fatigue for the play therapist. From a difference in non-verbal cues to the way we sit to the lighting in the room, from hydration to whether or not we’re wearing shoes, all sorts of things play a role. Tune in to learn how to make online play therapy synergize with your nervous system. Podcast Links: Regul...

69. Online Play Therapy and Therapist Fatigue

April 03, 2020 16:00 - 26 minutes - 35.8 MB

"At the end of the day, teletherapy is about relationship. It's about the experience of connection." - Lisa Dion Working with children and families virtually can surprisingly cause fatigue for the play therapist. From a difference in non-verbal cues to the way we sit to the lighting in the room, from hydration to whether or not we’re wearing shoes, all sorts of things play a role. Tune in to learn how to make online play therapy synergize with your nervous system. Podcast Links: Regul...

Lessons from the Playroom Episode 68: The Vagus Nerve - Why it's a Key to Regulation

March 19, 2020 16:00 - 28 minutes - 23.7 MB

"The vagus nerve has a crucial part in our overall health and well being." - Lisa Dion The vagus nerve is one of the most important nerves in your body. Not only is it vital to regulation, but it plays a role in immunity and helps the body recover faster from damage. Fortunately, there are several simple ways to stimulate this nerve and help keep it (and your body) working as optimally as possible.

68. The Vagus Nerve - Why it's a Key to Regulation

March 19, 2020 16:00 - 28 minutes - 23.7 MB

"The vagus nerve has a crucial part in our overall health and well being." - Lisa Dion The vagus nerve is one of the most important nerves in your body. Not only is it vital to regulation, but it plays a role in immunity and helps the body recover faster from damage. Fortunately, there are several simple ways to stimulate this nerve and help keep it (and your body) working as optimally as possible.

67. Nature in Play Therapy (Part 2)

March 04, 2020 00:23 - 36 minutes - 50.7 MB

"When you're connected to nature, it will inform where you can go in the playroom." - Rose LaPierre, LPC, RPT-S, ACS From the mountains to the trees to the warm summer's breeze, sometimes we just need our Mother Earth. Bringing nature into play therapy provides a wonderful opportunity to further regulate yourself and your client. But you don't always have to be outside to benefit from nature's nurturing tendencies. Join us as we explore the great outdoors once more!

67. Rose LaPierre: Nature in Play Therapy (Part 2)

March 04, 2020 00:23 - 36 minutes - 50.7 MB

"When you're connected to nature, it will inform where you can go in the playroom." - Rose LaPierre, LPC, RPT-S, ACS From the mountains to the trees to the warm summer's breeze, sometimes we just need our Mother Earth. Bringing nature into play therapy provides a wonderful opportunity to further regulate yourself and your client. But you don't always have to be outside to benefit from nature's nurturing tendencies. Join us as we explore the great outdoors once more!

Lessons from the Playroom Episode 67: Nature in Play Therapy (Part 2)

March 04, 2020 00:23 - 36 minutes - 50.7 MB

"When you're connected to nature, it will inform where you can go in the playroom." - Rose LaPierre, LPC, RPT-S, ACS From the mountains to the trees to the warm summer's breeze, sometimes we just need our Mother Earth. Bringing nature into play therapy provides a wonderful opportunity to further regulate yourself and your client. But you don't always have to be outside to benefit from nature's nurturing tendencies. Join us as we explore the great outdoors once more!

66. Lying in Play Therapy

February 19, 2020 17:00 - 23 minutes - 19.8 MB

"Whatever the lie a child tells, it's all part of a protective pattern. And protective patterns are never right or wrong." - Lisa Dion While lying often gets a bad rap, everybody lies (yep, even you!). In fact, it has less to do with manipulation and more to do with protection of self. In other words, lying has a purpose. As therapists, it's up to us to recognize the feelings underneath the fib. * If you enjoy this podcast, please give us a five-star rating and review on Apple Podcast, s...

Lessons from the Playroom Episode 66: Lying in Play Therapy

February 19, 2020 17:00 - 23 minutes - 19.8 MB

"Whatever the lie a child tells, it's all part of a protective pattern. And protective patterns are never right or wrong." - Lisa Dion While lying often gets a bad rap, everybody lies (yep, even you!). In fact, it has less to do with manipulation and more to do with protection of self. In other words, lying has a purpose. As therapists, it's up to us to recognize the feelings underneath the fib.

65. Jen Taylor: Cooperative Games in Play Therapy

February 07, 2020 11:30 - 30 minutes - 35.2 MB

"The object of the same is not to win; the object of the same is to experience playing for the sake of playing." - Jen Taylor, LCSW, RPT-S Cooperative Games are growing in popularity, likely because of their ability to cultivate teamwork and appreciation of one another. In the playroom, they're used effectively with siblings and families, reminding each player that it's not about winning; it's about the experience. * If you enjoy this podcast, please give us a five-star rating and review...

Lessons from the Playroom Episode 65: Cooperative Games in Play Therapy

February 07, 2020 11:30 - 30 minutes - 35.2 MB

"The object of the same is not to win; the object of the same is to experience playing for the sake of playing." - Jen Taylor, LCSW, RPT-S Cooperative Games are growing in popularity, likely because of their ability to cultivate teamwork and appreciation of one another. In the playroom, they're used effectively with siblings and families, reminding each player that it's not about winning; it's about the experience.

64. Supporting Adoptive and Foster Parents in Play Therapy

January 24, 2020 17:07 - 21 minutes - 17.6 MB

"One of the best ways to support foster and adoptive parents is to let them grieve." - Lisa Dion Working with adoptive and foster parents is a rewarding experience, but the lack of education that runs rampant poses a challenge. As therapists, one of the most important things we can do is fill in the gaps while allowing them the space to grieve. * If you enjoy this podcast, please give us a five-star rating and review on Apple Podcast, subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and invi...

Lessons from the Playroom Episode 64: Supporting Adoptive and Foster Parents in Play Therapy

January 24, 2020 17:07 - 21 minutes - 17.6 MB

"One of the best ways to support foster and adoptive parents is to let them grieve." - Lisa Dion Working with adoptive and foster parents is a rewarding experience, but the lack of education that runs rampant poses a challenge. As therapists, one of the most important things we can do is fill in the gaps while allowing them the space to grieve. Come learn with us! .... for recorded play therapy training webinars for Non-Contact CE hours, introductory level SPT courses, the SPT Certific...

63. Presence in the Playroom

January 10, 2020 15:42 - 26 minutes - 21.5 MB

"Presence isn't just about showing up; it's about participating with the fullness of you." - Lisa Dion Much to Barbie's chagrin, you're the most important toy in the playroom. Still, showing up for a session isn't enough: you must be fully present too. But in order to become present with the child, you must first learn how to be present with yourself. * If you enjoy this podcast, please give us a five-star rating and review on Apple Podcast, subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and...

Lessons from the Playroom Episode 63: Presence in the Playroom

January 10, 2020 15:42 - 26 minutes - 21.5 MB

"Presence isn't just about showing up; it's about participating with the fullness of you." - Lisa Dion Much to Barbie's chagrin, you're the most important toy in the playroom. Still, showing up for a session isn't enough: you must be fully present too. But in order to become present with the child, you must first learn how to be present with yourself. Come learn with us! .... for recorded play therapy training webinars for Non-Contact CE hours, introductory level SPT courses, the SPT Cer...

Lessons from the Playroom Episode 62: Spirituality in the Playroom

December 23, 2019 15:00 - 21 minutes - 17.2 MB

"How can you embrace your own spirituality, what is meaningful to you, to help a child heal?" - Lisa Dion Spirituality in the playroom not only means working with clients and families who may hold different belief systems, but it also means finding your own. For some, this is a higher power; for others, play therapy is their spiritual path. Come learn with us! .... for recorded play therapy training webinars for Non-Contact CE hours, introductory level SPT courses, the SPT Certification ...

62. Spirituality in the Playroom

December 23, 2019 15:00 - 21 minutes - 17.2 MB

"How can you embrace your own spirituality, what is meaningful to you, to help a child heal?" - Lisa Dion Spirituality in the playroom not only means working with clients and families who may hold different belief systems, but it also means finding your own. For some, this is a higher power; for others, play therapy is their spiritual path. * If you enjoy this podcast, please give us a five-star rating and review on Apple Podcast, subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and invite you...