Poetry as a Gift in Therapy
Poetry has long been recognized as a medium for self-expression, reflection, and healing. But have you ever considered its role in play therapy? Just as play offers a space for children [...]
Navigating ADHD Through Play Therapy: Dual Perspectives for Therapists and Caregivers
Lessons from the Playroom Podcast Ep. 189 “Every child has the capacity to heal and grow, but it starts with meeting them where they are—with respect, curiosity, and an understanding [...]
Whole Body Play: Inviting More Movement Into Play Therapy
Play therapists accept that "Play is the child's language... toys are the child's words" (Landreth, 2012). Somatic approaches to play therapy reveal what is held below the toys and the symbolic tale: [...]
The Power of Poetry in Play Therapy with Hannah Young
Lessons from the Playroom Podcast Ep. 188 "Every child has the capacity to heal and grow, but it starts with meeting them where they are—with respect, curiosity, and an understanding [...]
Cultural Curiosity in the Playroom: Lessons from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities
Lessons from the Playroom Podcast Ep. 187 "We all walk around in our little cultural bubble, and sometimes, without realizing it, that bubble shapes how we show up in the [...]
Attachment to Self: The Cornerstone of Healing with Mili Shoemaker
Lessons from the Playroom Podcast Ep. 186 “So much of our healing lies in our ability to come home to ourselves.” – Lisa Dion In this episode, Lisa is joined [...]
Unveiling Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Through a Play Therapy Lens with Natascha Lawrence
Lessons from the Playroom Podcast Ep. 185 “Every child has the capacity to heal and grow, but it starts with meeting them where they are—with respect, curiosity, and an understanding [...]
Vision, Momentum, and Mastering the Business of Therapy with Lisa and Jen Taylor
Lessons from the Playroom Podcast Ep. 184 "Your fear will always be the ceiling of your innovation." – Lisa Dion In this special New Year’s episode, Lisa Dion is joined [...]
The Way of Play: A New Approach to Connection in Play Therapy with Georgie Wissen Vincent
Lessons from the Playroom Podcast Ep. 183 "So much of play therapy is about clearing away the conditions that limit children from discovering who they are." - Georgie Wissen Vincent [...]
Climbing the Mountain: A Holistic Approach to Family Play Therapy with “Dr. Sassy” (Stacy Jagger)
Lessons from the Playroom Podcast Ep. 182 "Working with families isn’t about fixing individuals; it’s about finding the rhythm where everyone can grow together." – Dr. Stacy Jagger In this [...]