Little Lessons Series: Listener Q&A with Lisa
We’re shaking things up and doing something we haven’t done in a while. In this episode, Lisa is responding directly to your questions! And today, we have three fantastic questions […]
Back to Our Roots: A Deep Dive into Experiential Play Therapy with Nilüfer Devecigil
In this episode, Lisa reconnects with a long-time colleague, Nilüfer Devecigil, who joins her from Turkey. Nilüfer completed her master’s degree in psychology in the US and worked closely with […]
PART 2: Have We Forgotten the Most Important Toy in the Playroom?
Let’s continue our conversation …. As I mentioned in Part 1, the more we understand neuroscience, brain function, nervous system states, and what is really going on between the child […]
International Crisis Play Therapy: Insights from Isabella Cassina & Claudio Mochi
In this special episode, Lisa is joined by two extraordinary guests, Isabella Cassina and Claudio Mochi, pioneers using play therapy in international crisis intervention. As co-founders of the INA International […]
PART 1: Have We Forgotten the Most Important Toy in the Playroom?
We’re dedicated individuals. We work tirelessly to support the children and families we work with. We also study, a lot….. We sometimes spend weekends away from our loved ones and […]
Creating Affirming Play Therapy Spaces for Transgender & Gender-Diverse Children with Jennifer Shivey
In this episode (and most timely for Pride Month), Lisa welcomes Jennifer Shivey, a Licensed Professional Counselor, Registered Play Therapist Supervisor, and Approved Clinical Supervisor with a focus on supporting […]
Synergetic Play Therapy: A Research-Informed Model of Play Therapy
“You are the most important toy in the playroom.” Synergetic Play Therapy® (2008) is a researched-informed model of play therapy blending the therapeutic power of play with nervous system regulation, […]
Behind Closed Doors: Supporting Child Survivors of Sex Trafficking with Alejandro Castro Croy
In this especially important episode, we shine a spotlight on the harrowing issue of child sex trafficking and explore how we can support the young survivors of this modern-day slave […]
Beyond Toys: Play Therapy Across Medical, Occupational, and Animal-Assisted Settings
Lisa is joined by three remarkable professionals, Jacque Maben, Cara Smith, and Amy Pennington, to uncover the boundless potential of play therapy across various contexts and non-traditional mental health settings. […]
Synergetic: What Does It Mean? Attunement, Connection, Collaboration
“When you’re working at the level that Synergetic Play Therapy works at, you’re really experiencing synergy in the playroom. It’s a deep level of attunement similar to the unspoken connection […]
Demystifying Minecraft in the Therapeutic Space with Brian Keating
In 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 […]
Get Curious About Your Stress Reactions
… AKA – How to keep your cool as you’re learning about the newest school initiative! LOL What are the first things that pop into your head when you reflect […]
Defying Expectations to Embrace Human Potential: Amit Chintan Ramlall’s Journey Beyond the Label of Autism
Join 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 […]
Giving a Voice to Children with PANS/PANDAS with Dr. Montserrat Casado
Lessons from the Playroom Podcast Ep. 166 In this episode, we delve into one of the most requested topics of the past year. Dr. Montserrat Casado joins Lisa to shed […]
The Mind-Body Blueprint: How Symptoms in the Body are Connected to Mental Health with Dave Hompes
Join 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 […]