When the Aggressor is You: Therapist Activation in the Playroom with Mili Shoemaker
“Every part of us, even the ones we’ve been taught to reject, holds the potential for growth and healing.” – Mili Shoemaker Aggression in the playroom is a familiar topic—but […]
Navigating ADHD Through Play Therapy: Dual Perspectives for Therapists and Caregivers
“Every child has the capacity to heal and grow, but it starts with meeting them where they are—with respect, curiosity, and an understanding of their unique needs.” – Lisa Dion […]
The Power of Poetry in Play Therapy with Hannah Young
“Every child has the capacity to heal and grow, but it starts with meeting them where they are—with respect, curiosity, and an understanding of their unique needs.” – Hannah Young […]
Cultural Curiosity in the Playroom: Lessons from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities
“We all walk around in our little cultural bubble, and sometimes, without realizing it, that bubble shapes how we show up in the playroom.” – Dr. Carmen Cubillo In this […]
Attachment to Self: The Cornerstone of Healing with Mili Shoemaker
“So much of our healing lies in our ability to come home to ourselves.” – Lisa Dion In this episode, Lisa is joined by Mili Shoemaker, a Synergetic Play Therapy […]
Unveiling Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Through a Play Therapy Lens with Natascha Lawrence
“Every child has the capacity to heal and grow, but it starts with meeting them where they are—with respect, curiosity, and an understanding of their unique needs.” – Natascha Lawrence […]
Vision, Momentum, and Mastering the Business of Therapy with Lisa and Jen Taylor
“Your fear will always be the ceiling of your innovation.” – Lisa Dion In this special New Year’s episode, Lisa Dion is joined by Jen Taylor, therapist, educator, and mastermind […]
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 […]