Impact of Trauma Exposure for Therapists
As therapists, we’ve chosen a profession that puts us directly on the frontlines of trauma exposure …. Day in and day out, we’re immersed in our clients’ struggles, witnessing, listening, […]
Lead With Your Heart
“Lead with your heart” is what I heard myself whisper to my daughter Avery, who lay curled up in my arms with tears pouring down her face. A few weeks […]
Little Lessons Series: Authenticity in the Playroom – Q&A with Lisa
Lisa is back with another episode of the Little Lessons Series, where she answers your insightful questions about the complexities of working in the playroom. In this episode, Lisa dives […]
Reconnecting to Our True Nature: A Transformative Conversation with Marie José Dhaese
“We are all seeds, each of us with a unique essence and potential. Therapy is about providing the safety, space, and care for that essence to grow and transform.” – […]
Little Lessons Series: Navigating the Teenage Terrain – Q&A with Lisa
Lisa is back to answer more of your burning questions! And this time, we’re diving deep into the world of teens, one of the most complex and rewarding populations to […]
Embracing Newcomers: Cultivating Cultural Humility as Therapists with Liliana Baylon
In this insightful episode, Lisa welcomes back the incredible Liliana Baylon, a bilingual English and Spanish multicultural therapist and cultural ambassador for the Synergetic Play Therapy Institute. Building on their […]
Books as Bridges: Co-Regulation and Attachment through Bibliotherapy with Tammi Van Hollander
In this special episode, Lisa welcomes Tammi Van Hollander, LCSW, RPT-S™, to explore a transformative approach to bibliotherapy. Moving beyond the traditional view of books as cognitive tools, Tammi introduces […]
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 […]
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. […]