A Grocery Store Visit That Brought An Unexpected Gift
I want to share a beautiful encounter that I had a couple of years ago … It was a grocery store visit that brought with it an unexpected gift. On […]
Exploring Neurobiological Links Between Synergetic Play Therapy & Art Psychotherapy
This post is something I am very passionate about. I’ve noticed that both art and play therapy leave people thinking what is that, how does that work? So, I thought […]
Más allá de las palabras: Una historia de conexión
Por Lisa Dion LPC, RPT-S Me senté en medio de la habitación y esperé. Me preguntaba qué niño vendría a mí. Ella vino. Tenía unos 6 años y ni siquiera […]
How Trying To Be Calm Gets In The Way Of Regulation
Have you heard the idea that a child needs a calm adult in order to regulate? The idea that an adult’s “calm” presence is the answer to regulating a child […]
Beyond Words: A Story of Connection
I sat down in the middle of the room and waited. I wondered which child would come to me? She came. She was about 6 years old and I don’t […]
Don’t Expect to Stay Calm – Stay Connected!!
Many leaders, gurus, even health “experts” are telling us to stay calm. I understand their intention but it’s impossible to ‘stay calm” in these turbulent times. ‘Staying calm” is not […]
How a Therapist’s Own Experience of Shame & Confusion Helped a Boy Recover
By Daniel Howell, Senior Child & Family Counsellor at the Australian Childhood Foundation and Certified Synergetic Play Therapist Synergetic Play Therapy™ (2008) is a researched-informed model of play therapy blending […]