Emotional flooding is part of therapy: it occurs in all play therapy paradigms. Looking at it not through a lens of shame but with a focus on connection turns it from an [...]
A playroom without play can cause confusion. But there are many reasons a child may leave the toy box shut. Sometimes, it's a reflection of anxiety or tied to a younger emotional [...]
As human beings, we all dream. And we all have people who help us dream. For me, my dream began with Jon Bon Jovi. That’s right: Jon Bon Jovi - the man, [...]
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder is often misunderstood, with diagnoses that vary by country. In this podcast, Lisa is joined by special guest Natascha Lawrence as they work to break down the confusion [...]
Child's play is serious business and Peek-a-Boo and Hide-and-Go-Seek are no exceptions. But these games, like so many, act as a platform for the emotions a child is processing at any [...]
Art in the playroom can be a challenge, especially for therapists who believe they are artistically limited. But art provides a necessary and informative outlet for children. It's not the final product [...]
As the saying goes, “It takes a village to raise a child.” It also takes a village to heal one. Not only are parents an important part of any play therapy paradigm, [...]
Click Here to Subscribe to this Podcast on iTunes! Or listen now... Recreating a movie can sometimes take the place of imaginative play. When this happens in the playroom, it provides clues [...]
Click Here to Subscribe to this Podcast on iTunes! Or listen now... People-pleasing in the playroom happens, and not just with children; therapists get caught in people-pleasing too! This ever-so-familiar coping strategy [...]
Click Here to Subscribe to this Podcast on iTunes! Or listen now... Early termination happens for a handful of reasons. Sometimes, we can't change this. But shifting our perspective helps us look [...]
