Why isn’t this child playing? When a child won’t play in play therapy
Why isn't this child playing? When a child won't play in play therapy A playroom without play can cause confusion. But there are many reasons a child may leave the toy box [...]
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders in the Playroom
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders in the Playroom Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder is often misunderstood, with diagnoses that vary by country. In this podcast, Lisa is joined by special guest Natascha Lawrence as [...]
Peeking Through the Play: Hide-and-Go-Seek and Peek-a-Boo in Play Therapy
Peeking Through the Play: Hide-and-Go-Seek and Peek-a-Boo in Play Therapy Child's play is serious business and Peek-a-Boo and Hide-and-Go-Seek are no exceptions. But these games, like so many, act as a platform [...]
The Elements of Art in Play Therapy
The Elements of Art in Play Therapy Art in the playroom can be a challenge, especially for therapists who believe they are artistically limited. But art provides a necessary and informative outlet [...]
The Therapist/Teacher Partnership: Getting Off on the Right Foot
The Therapist/Teacher Partnership: Getting Off on the Right Foot As the saying goes, “It takes a village to raise a child.” It also takes a village to heal one. Not only are [...]
Impact of therapist authentic expression on emotional tolerance in synergetic play therapy.
Dion, L., Gray, K. (2014). Impact of therapist authentic expression on emotional tolerance in synergetic play therapy. International Journal of PlayTherapy. 23(1), 55-63. Abstract: To date, there is little research on therapist [...]
Movies in the Playroom
Movies in the Playroom Recreating a movie can sometimes take the place of imaginative play. When this happens in the playroom, it provides clues to the underlying problem and challenges. The key [...]
People-Pleasing in the Playroom
People-Pleasing in the Playroom People-pleasing in the playroom happens, and not just with children; therapists get caught in people-pleasing too! This ever-so-familiar coping strategy is often covering up challenges a child or [...]
Early Termination in the Playroom
Early Termination in the Playroom Early termination happens for a handful of reasons. Sometimes, we can't change this. But shifting our perspective helps us look at terminations through another view, trusting ourselves [...]
Using Bop Bags in the Playroom
Using Bop Bags in the Playroom Bop bags in the playroom are a controversial toy. But do they promote aggression and anger? Or can they be used to promote integration, self-awareness, and regulation? [...]