Exploring the “Swirly” Nature of our Nervous System
One of the most exciting things for me about the brain and the nervous system is that we just keep learning more about what it is, what it does, and how [...]
A Grocery Store Visit That Brought An Unexpected Gift
By Lisa Dion, LPC, RPT-S 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 [...]
A Reframe on Anxiety for You & Your Clients
By Lisa Dion, LPC, RPT-S Here’s a little reframe on anxiety that you can share with your clients … We know that anxiety is a common and natural response to perceived threats [...]
Developing a Relationship with all Feelings
By Lisa Dion, LPC, RPT-S There it is again .... That big feeling. The one that feels so uncomfortable, so painful, so raw. … The one that can leave you breathless, [...]
When You’re Feeling Stuck
By Lisa Dion, LPC, RPT-S The other thing I know with certainty is that the very thing I’m afraid of is precisely the direction I need to go. My brain likes [...]
Your Heart Allows You to See Your Truth
By Lisa Dion, LPC, RPT-S Let’s get a little deep today about knowing our truths … Because here’s the thing, we can't know our truth when we approach life and circumstances [...]
Exploring Neurobiological Links between Synergetic Play Therapy and Art Psychotherapy
By Vicki Soar This post is something I am very passionate about. I’ve noticed with both art and play therapy it leaves people thinking what is that, how does that work? So, [...]
When Things Don’t Go As Planned
By Lisa Dion, LPC, RPT-S Let’s step outside of the playroom for a moment and talk business … I spend a lot of time thinking about what it means to lead [...]
Making New Memories
By Lisa Dion, LPC, RPT-S It can be so easy to assume we’ve seen or experienced something simply because it’s familiar. And yet each encounter is never the same - you are [...]
How to Truly Practice Self Care
By Lisa Dion, LPC, RPT-S This is such a good reminder for all of us!… We know that self-care is really important ... We tend to think of it as perhaps [...]