A two-day workshop on Aggression in Play Therapy: A Neurobiological Approach for Integrating Intensity. Through the lens of neuroscience and interpersonal neurobiology, therapists are taught how to integrate the intensity experienced by both the child and the therapist during aggressive play in a way that leads towards greater healing and integration. This course teaches the […]

Understanding Children’s Moods and Behaviors: A Neurobiological Perspective This is a therapist-designed course that assists teachers, early-childhood educators, and caregivers in learning how to support the nurturing of social-emotional development in a group and classroom setting. Looking for a  fresh explanation on why children feel and act the way they do?  Curious about the relationship […]

Sometimes the playroom is void of "play." We've all been there, paired with a child client who's got no time for toys, no palate for play. How can we help these kids and how can we discover what is at the root of their refusal? Tune in as we engage in an important discussion.

Therapists are prone to burnout - in fact, the mental health profession has one of the highest rates. While there are certain steps that you can take to sidestep this (such as engaging in self-care), flooding inside the playroom is also a major factor. So, how do you recognize this flooding before it causes damage? […]

Have you completed Basic EMDR training? Then come experience it with an SPT-twist! In this workshop, therapists will have a one of kind experience exploring the basic components of play therapy from a neurobiology perspective as they get introduced to Synergetic Play Therapy and learn how it applies to the EMDR process with children.  Through […]