The Way of Play: A New Approach to Connection in Play Therapy with Georgie Wissen Vincent
“So much of play therapy is about clearing away the conditions that limit children from discovering who they are.” – Georgie Wissen Vincent In this episode, Lisa is joined by […]
Climbing the Mountain: A Holistic Approach to Family Play Therapy with “Dr. Sassy” (Stacy Jagger)
“Working with families isn’t about fixing individuals; it’s about finding the rhythm where everyone can grow together.” – Dr. Stacy Jagger In this episode, Lisa welcomes back the inspiring Dr. […]
Regulating the Collective Nervous System of Families
I invite you to see the family as an interconnected system, always working to maintain equilibrium among its members…because recognizing this dynamic can deepen our understanding of family behaviors and […]
Little Lessons Series: Messes, Transitions & Bathroom Breaks – Listener Q&A with Lisa
We’re diving into another special Q&A episode of Lessons from the Playroom! Lisa is answering three thought-provoking questions from our listeners, offering insights into some of the tricky moments that […]
Embracing Evolution in Play Therapy: An Interview with Lisa Dion
Lisa joins Liliana Baylon, LMFT-S, RPT-S and Maria Laquerre-Diego, LMFT-S, RPT-S for an episode of A Hero’s Welcome podcast to share her journey of introducing Synergetic Play Therapy (SPT) to […]
Breaking Free from Paradigms: Unlocking Innovation and Personal Evolution
Albert Einstein famously said, “We can’t solve problems by using the same thinking we used when we created them.” Yet, often, we find ourselves stuck in repetitive patterns and ways […]
From Panic to Poise: The Power of Reconnecting with Self
I facilitated my own play therapy session using Synergetic Play Therapy principles…. A while back, when I was teaching a six-hour seminar on Working with Sand in Play Therapy, I […]
Navigating Life’s Transitions: An Empty Nester’s Journey with Lisa Dion
In this heartfelt episode, Lisa Dion, founder of Synergetic Play Therapy, steps into the spotlight as she’s interviewed by long-time colleague and Certified SPT Supervisor, Polly Douglass. Together, they explore […]
Impact of Trauma Exposure for Therapists
As therapists, we’ve chosen a profession that puts us directly on the frontlines of trauma exposure …. Day in and day out, we’re immersed in our clients’ struggles, witnessing, listening, […]
Lead With Your Heart
“Lead with your heart” is what I heard myself whisper to my daughter Avery, who lay curled up in my arms with tears pouring down her face. A few weeks […]
Little Lessons Series: Authenticity in the Playroom – Q&A with Lisa
Lisa is back with another episode of the Little Lessons Series, where she answers your insightful questions about the complexities of working in the playroom. In this episode, Lisa dives […]
Reconnecting to Our True Nature: A Transformative Conversation with Marie José Dhaese
“We are all seeds, each of us with a unique essence and potential. Therapy is about providing the safety, space, and care for that essence to grow and transform.” – […]
Little Lessons Series: Navigating the Teenage Terrain – Q&A with Lisa
Lisa is back to answer more of your burning questions! And this time, we’re diving deep into the world of teens, one of the most complex and rewarding populations to […]
Embracing Newcomers: Cultivating Cultural Humility as Therapists with Liliana Baylon
In this insightful episode, Lisa welcomes back the incredible Liliana Baylon, a bilingual English and Spanish multicultural therapist and cultural ambassador for the Synergetic Play Therapy Institute. Building on their […]
Books as Bridges: Co-Regulation and Attachment through Bibliotherapy with Tammi Van Hollander
In this special episode, Lisa welcomes Tammi Van Hollander, LCSW, RPT-S™, to explore a transformative approach to bibliotherapy. Moving beyond the traditional view of books as cognitive tools, Tammi introduces […]