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 went [...]
Navigating Life’s Transitions: An Empty Nester’s Journey with Lisa Dion
Lessons from the Playroom Podcast Ep. 180 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 [...]
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, and [...]
Little Lessons Series: Authenticity in the Playroom – Q&A with Lisa
Lessons from the Playroom Podcast Ep. 179 Lisa is back with another episode of the Little Lessons Series, where she answers your insightful questions about the complexities of working in [...]
Reconnecting to Our True Nature: A Transformative Conversation with Marie José Dhaese
Lessons from the Playroom Podcast Ep. 178 "We are all seeds, each of us with a unique essence and potential. Therapy is about providing the safety, space, and care for [...]
Little Lessons Series: Navigating the Teenage Terrain – Q&A with Lisa
Lessons from the Playroom Podcast Ep. 177 Lisa is back to answer more of your burning questions! And this time, we’re diving deep into the world of teens, one of [...]
Embracing Newcomers: Cultivating Cultural Humility as Therapists with Liliana Baylon
Lessons from the Playroom Podcast Ep. 176 In this insightful episode, Lisa welcomes back the incredible Liliana Baylon, a bilingual English and Spanish multicultural therapist and cultural ambassador for the [...]
Books as Bridges: Co-Regulation and Attachment through Bibliotherapy with Tammi Van Hollander
Lessons from the Playroom Podcast Ep. 175 In this special episode, Lisa welcomes Tammi Van Hollander, LCSW, RPT-S™, to explore a transformative approach to bibliotherapy. Moving beyond the traditional view [...]
Little Lessons Series: Listener Q&A with Lisa
Lessons from the Playroom Podcast Ep. 174 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! [...]
Back to Our Roots: A Deep Dive into Experiential Play Therapy with Nilüfer Devecigil
Lessons from the Playroom Podcast Ep. 173 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 [...]