Therapists live each day on the front line in their work putting in countless hours helping children heal, but let’s be honest- there are days when being fully present in […]

Research in neuroscience and interpersonal neurobiology sheds light on the need for therapists and parents to act as the child's external regulator during states of dysregulation. When activated, children need […]

This is a private event hosted by the BC Centre for Ability Association and will be from 6:00pm-8:00pm PDT each night.    As neuroscience continues to reveal the importance 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 […]

In this 1 hour discussion, Lisa will explore the natural process of transference and countertransference in the play therapy process and the importance of learning how to work with it, […]

Understanding Attachment & The Self-Object (Class 5) is part of the Online Introduction to Synergetic Play Therapy™ course, June 21st - November 19th. Class 5 Objectives: Discuss Synergetic Play Therapy's […]

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 […]

The sand tray is a common fixture in therapy, but thinking outside the “sandbox” allows therapists to use sand in a nontraditional way, fostering regulation. In this workshop, participants will […]

Rejection can be one of the toughest things to experience - it gets right down to our core selves and brings up all of our "Am I ok?" feelings. And […]

Regulating through Anxiety and Depression With the increase of anxiety and depression since COVID, understanding what is happening in the brain and nervous system giving rise to these symptoms, along […]