The 3-Day In-Person Introduction to Synergetic Play Therapy® is an 18 hour course that takes you on a journey to explore the neuroscience behind what is happening in the play therapy process, how to repattern a child’s nervous system activation, and what it means to become an external regulator in the playroom! You will learn […]
Are you ready to delve into the world of "shoulds" and negative self-talk? Those internalized expectations and societal norms that often shape our thoughts, behaviors, and decisions while influencing our lives, physiology, and well-being! Join Lisa Dion on April 17th, 2024, from 6:00 - 7:00 PM Mountain Time (Denver) for a FREE webinar as she uncovers the complex interplay […]
Join Lisa for this FREE 1-hour virtual training hosted by MasterWord on "Resilience in the Trenches: Vicarious Trauma Mitigation for Professionals on the Frontline." Professionals in the "helping professions" find themselves on the front lines of support during crises at an individual, community, national, and international levels. These dedicated individuals encompass a diverse range of […]
Lisa holding a live online workshop hosted by Pia Konferans Organizasyon Ltd. Sti in Turkey! This workshop is designed to help play therapists understand aggression and death play from a neuro-biological perspective and a Synergetic Play Therapy lens. With the help of neuroscience and interpersonal neurobiology, therapists will learn how to effectively work with this […]
Lisa is again participating in this year's Play Therapy LIVE Online Summit with PESI from May 8-9. This year's Summit is on From Big Behaviors to Big Trauma – The Power of Play Therapy Heals. Children heal when they have a safe emotional space to process their trauma, vulnerability, and pain. But the pathway to them feeling […]
Fears! We all have them. They're built into our psychology, influence our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and profoundly shape our lives - often taking no prisoners. Join Lisa on May 22nd from 5:00pm - 7:00pm Mountain Time (Denver) for this transformative workshop. You'll learn how to navigate and overcome these fears, giving you ways to […]
This advanced program is a unique personal development experience designed to support you in your ongoing personal journey and deepen your understanding of yourself. Think of it as a deeper unraveling of the question “who am I?” You’ll spend 4 days live in-person with your fellow Certified SPTers delving deeper into yourself. Go deeper into […]
Get ready for an EPIC virtual summit with some of the top play therapy clinicians in the field! Join us on July 25th for Play It Forward: Elevating Play Therapy through Education and Service. This is your opportunity to learn from some amazing presenters: Marshall Lyles, Val Bruno, Jodi Weinstein Mullen, and Jen Shivey. Enhance what […]
This dynamic two-hour live webinar course delves into the intricate interplay between trauma, neurocognitive processes, and communication patterns, shedding light on the challenges therapists face when working with survivors of trauma, especially those from culturally diverse backgrounds or with language barriers. Did you know that trauma’s profound impact on neurocognitive functioning can significantly influence communication […]
Get ready for an unforgettable two days of play therapy workshops with Lisa Dion in Adelaide, Australia, on September 29-30! 🩵 On day 1, we’ll share innovative strategies for supporting children with OCD in play therapy. You’ll learn how to navigate perfectionism, anxiety, and self-doubt while guiding children toward healing and growth. 🩵 On day […]