Although aggression and death are a common part of the play therapy process, many therapists don’t have a clear understanding of what to do and how to facilitate the intensity when it enters the playroom during play.  The result can lead to inadvertently promoting aggression and increasing low brain disorganization.  It can also lead to […]

This two-hour session will offer students a foundational understanding of what the healing of trauma looks and feels like in children from a somatic perspective. Although this course is geared towards children, the content is applicable to clients of all ages. It will draw on lecture and class discussion to support a developing understanding of […]

Aggression is a part of play therapy and knowing how to make it therapeutic is often a challenge.  Using neuroscience, come learn how to help your child clients work through their aggression and intense play leading to healing and transformation. This is a private training, however if you would like your school or organization to […]

Medical trauma is a prevalent experience for many children who have undergone medical procedures or experienced chronic and acute conditions, yet is often not included in trauma discussions. Learn how to use play therapy to help children integrate their medical experiences. This event is taking place on October 19, 2022 from 12:30 pm to 4:00 […]

Understanding Attachment & The Self-Object (Class 5) is part of the Online Introduction to Synergetic Play Therapy™ course, June 14th, 2022 – November 11th, 2022. Class 5 Objectives: Discuss Synergetic Play Therapy's definition and perspective on attachment Explain and demonstrate how to use the self-object as a way to support the client attaching to self […]

This six-month online course includes three, one-hour LIVE webinars with Lisa Dion, six 2.5-hour recorded videos, and monthly one-hour group consultations with a Synergetic Play Therapy® Supervisor/Consultant. Consultation is a mandatory part of the course to help you integrate what you are learning Special topics such as tracking the play, attachment, facilitating sand, art, trauma, […]

Medical trauma is a prevalent experience for many children who have undergone medical procedures or experienced chronic and acute conditions, yet is often not included in trauma discussions. Learn how to use play to help children integrate their medical experiences. Learning Objectives: Explain some of the similarities and differences between the role of a play […]

From perfectionism to anxiety to self doubt, the world of a child struggling with OCD can be incredibly overwhelming. Come explore how to support these children in play therapy and discover how their need for perfection is in fact perfect. Learning Objectives: Identify at least 3 OCD themes and examples of their obsessions/compulsions to better […]