Lessons from the Playroom Episode #106: EMDR Therapy & Kids
Lessons from the Playroom Episode #106: EMDR Therapy & Kids This next guest, from a young age, wanted to be both a philosopher and a pilot … while life took her [...]
Lessons from the Playroom Episode #105: Challenges of Being a Play Therapist
Lessons from the Playroom Episode #105: Challenges of Being a Play Therapist We’re doing something different in this episode! … This time, Lisa is joined by three important people in her [...]
Lessons from the Playroom Episode #104: Integrating Sandtray, Attachment & Trauma
Lessons from the Playroom Episode #104: Integrating Sandtray, Attachment & Trauma In this episode, Lisa is joined by another special therapist – a gem in the play therapy field (and he’s [...]
Lessons from the Playroom Episode #103: Supporting Parents in Becoming External Regulators
Lessons from the Playroom Episode #103: Supporting Parents in Becoming External Regulators A fundamental question of your practice as a play therapist, might be – “How do I support parents/caregivers in [...]
Lessons from the Playroom Episode #102: Finding the Hidden Gifts Within Children
Lessons from the Playroom Episode #102: Finding the Hidden Gifts Within Children In this 102nd episode, Lisa is joined by special guest Dr. David Crenshaw for a touching and heartfelt conversation about Finding [...]
Lessons from the Playroom Episode #101: Cultural Issues in Play Therapy
Lessons from the Playroom Episode #101: Cultural Issues in Play Therapy To help us kick off the next 100 episodes, Lisa is joined by a truly amazing individual who is a [...]
An Examination of Child-Centered Play Therapy & Synergetic Play Therapy (Author’s Original Manuscript)
An Examination of Child-Centered Play Therapy & Synergetic Play Therapy by Bethany J. Townsend, Ph.D., Lindsay Ishman, Lisa Dion & Kara L. Carnes-Holt Note: This is an Author’s Original Manuscript of an [...]
When Touch Arises in the Playroom
"WHAT DID I DO?" - AN EXPLORATION OF THE INNER EXPERIENCES OF CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHOTHERAPISTS WHEN TOUCH ARISES IN THE PLAYROOM By Sonya Joyce An incredible dissertation to read - “What [...]
Growth Requires Friction
GROWTH REQUIRES FRICTION In this article published in the Science of Psychotherapy magazine, Lisa talks about how growth requires friction. It requires tension points and challenge. It requires moving out of our [...]
Creative Solutions to Keep Kids Productive, Learning and Thriving at Home: Interview
Listen as Lisa is interviewed by Jessica Allen in this free online series for families that offers creative solutions to help keep kids productive, learning and thriving at home. https://youtu.be/KwpT8NP05Mc Jessica [...]