Did you know when children act out their most problematic moods and behaviors, that’s actually their incredibly wise way of communicating with the adults in their lives? In this workshop (click here to view the workshop flyer), Lisa Dion, licensed professional counselor and registered play therapist, will teach parents how to use the insights of modern neuroscience […]

With their changing brains and hormones, sometimes finding ways to integrate play with pre-teens and teens can at times just feel completely “awkward."  Do we talk?  Do we play?  Do I ask questions? What do I do?   With the help of neuroscience, interpersonal neurobiology, developmental theory, and principles from Synergetic Play Therapy, this 6-hour workshop will shed light […]

This 3-Day Retreat is part of the 10-Month Synergetic Play Therapy Certification Program. The Certification Program is open to those who have completed either the Six-Day Synergetic Play Therapy Intensive or the Online Introduction to Synergetic Play Therapy course. If you have completed one of these and are interested in moving towards certification, please see […]

This 3-Day Retreat is part of the 10-Month Synergetic Play Therapy Certification Program. The Certification Program is open to those who have completed either the Six-Day Synergetic Play Therapy Intensive or the Online Introduction to Synergetic Play Therapy course. If you have completed one of these and are interested in moving towards certification, please see […]

This is a closed workshop for members of BVSD. Developing Emotional Regulation: Awakening the Genius Within Part 1 As neuroscience continues to reveal the importance of developing greater and greater capacities for emotional regulation, it is essential that teachers, educators and students understand the biology behind regulation and how to develop it within themselves.  Participants will understand […]

Workshop - Aggression in the Playroom: A Synergetic Approach for working with Trauma and Intensity in Play Therapy!! Are your play therapy sessions filled with swords fights, battles, babies dying, handcuffs, you dying, explosions, or other highly intense play? Are you often set up to watch or be a part of play that leaves you […]

This 3-Day Retreat is part of the 10-Month Synergetic Play Therapy Certification Program. The Certification Program is open to those who have completed either the Six-Day Synergetic Play Therapy Intensive or the Online Introduction to Synergetic Play Therapy course. If you have completed one of these and are interested in moving towards certification, please see […]

The YTA Territory Wide Conference takes place September 27th!   Lisa Dion, LPC, RPT-S, will be featured as the keynote speaker. Her presentation will be followed by four breakout sessions.   Get more details here.  

Join one of our regularly-held, six-day intensive for Masters-level therapists (or equivalent) and clinicians. Jump in and really experience the magic of Synergetic Play Therapy! We limit this Play Therapy Training Program to four people in order to permit extensive skill practice with individualized coaching and feedback. Each participant will be paired with a child […]

The Annual APT International Conference and Exposition is committed to providing graduate level training and education, fostering the exchange of ideas, and providing prime networking opportunities are just a few of the highlights APT offers to nearly 1,000 attendees annually. APT is dedicated to offering play therapy education across disciplines, including counselors, psychologists, social workers, marriage […]