Cooperative Games are growing in popularity, likely because of their ability to cultivate teamwork and appreciation of one another. In the playroom, they're used effectively with siblings and families, reminding each player [...]
By Lisa Dion, LPC, RPT-S Some therapists hold to the rule that the playroom is an electronics-free zone. Others embrace technology, viewing it as another tool at their disposal. Where you stand [...]
by Lisa Dion, LPC, RPT-S As 2018 kicks off, many people resolve to do something different. You might vow to hit the gym and get in shape or hit the books and [...]
By Lisa Dion, LPC, RPT-S From frogs inside of pockets to the darndest things they say, children are full of surprises. In many ways, this is wonderful: they make us laugh and [...]
By Lisa Dion, LPC, RPT-S Some theories of thought suggest that games should be kept out of the playroom and certain therapists abide: they don’t remember Memory, they're sour on Candyland, they [...]
By Lisa Dion, LPC, RPT-S Kids react to the idea of play therapy differently. Some run into the playroom with Nerf guns a’ blazing. Other kids aren’t quite as enthusiastic; they linger [...]
By Lisa Dion, LPC, RPT-S We intuitively understand that it is important to be authentic with our clients, but do we understand why authenticity is actually crucial according to our client’s brains? [...]
The Most Important Toy in the Playroom To kick off the Synergetic Play Therapy Institute's "Lessons from the Playroom" Podcast, Lisa Dion, LPC, RPT-S, is challenging the thought that the toys are [...]
Have We Forgotten the Most Important Toy in the Playroom? By Lisa Dion, LPC, RPT-S Play therapists are dedicated individuals. We work tirelessly to support the children and families with whom we [...]
How Therapists Deal with Aggression in the Playroom By Lisa Dion, LPC, RPT-S In our culture, aggression tends to be viewed as a no-no. When a child starts to play aggressively in [...]
