A Conversation About Self-Esteem in Play Therapy
Join Lisa Dion in exploring a topic that is relevant to every single person on the planet and particularly inspired by a conversation Lisa had with her daughter who is […]
Let’s Get Messy! – Messes in the Playroom
In this Lessons from the Playroom episode, Lisa again is joined by Andrea Davidson, Johanna Simmons, and Rachel Freeburg – three Certified Synergetic Play Therapists … but this time for […]
Carmen Jimenez-Pride: Internal Family Systems in the Playroom
Join Lisa and Carmen Jimenez-Pride in a conversation about a topic that has never been talked about so far in this entire podcast series – Internal Family Systems (IFS) and […]
When “Shoulds” and “Should Nots” Show Up in the Playroom
In this episode, Lisa Dion talks about a most tender subject – the “shoulds” and “should nots” that we all have as clinicians 😒 … you probably know what we’re […]
Lisa Dion & Jen Taylor: The Topic We Don’t Study Enough As Therapists
Lisa has a really special guest joining her for this episode and they’re doing something different today … It’s time to talk about business! – One of the most important […]
Bonnie Goldstein: Sensorimotor Psychotherapy with Children
Another amazing guest is joining Lisa Dion for this Lessons from the Playroom episode – Dr. Bonnie Goldstein. As a faculty member at Pat Ogden’s Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute, she’s taken […]
Felicia Carrol: Conversation with One of the Pioneers & Experts of Gestalt Play Therapy
This next Lessons from the Playroom topic is near and dear to Lisa’s heart as she is a Certified Gestalt Therapist and Gestalt is one of the root theories of […]
How Trying To Be Calm Gets In The Way of Regulation
In this podcast episode, Lisa clarifies one of the biggest misconceptions out there right now for parents and therapists – that regulation means being CALM. …You’ve likely heard the idea […]
Paris Goodyear-Brown: How to Hold “Hard Stories” in Play Therapy
Lisa met her next guest at her very first APT conference. She was doing a presentation on supervision. As Lisa sat in her course, she remembers thinking, “Who is this […]
Liliana Baylon: Expanding Your Cultural Lens When Working with Immigrants & Refugees
Join Lisa Dion for a most beautiful and eye-opening (and, unfortunately, so relevant to what’s happening in the world right now) conversation with someone very dear to her – Liliana […]
Judy Norman: Transforming Education: Empowering Educators & Students
Join Lisa and Judy Norman, Certified SPT therapist/supervisor and SPT co-teacher as they share the launch of the Synergetic Education Institute. It’s been years in the making as they’ve both […]
Liana Lowenstein: Tips & Techniques to Engage Children in the Initial Session
This next Lessons from the Playroom guest gave Lisa the most amazing surprise when she jumped on – it filled Lisa with so much joy, delight and an urge to […]
The #1 Thing That Gets Us Off Track as Therapists
In this Lessons from the Playroom episode, Lisa discusses the #1 thing that will get you off track as a therapist … and it’s trying to be someone you’re not! […]
Kim Barthel: Merging Play, Polyvagal Theory & Sensory Processing
OMG! – the synergy between Lisa and her next guest is … well, let’s just say, it’s like getting an opportunity to eavesdrop on a beautiful conversation between two brilliant […]
Lauren Porter: Yoga & Play Therapy
Lisa Dion’s next special guest is a Certified SPT therapist, coach, mom and Yoga instructor. She’s known her for years – all the way back to when Lauren worked in […]