This 3.5-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, the Online Introduction to Synergetic Play Therapy course, or the Synergetic Play Therapy Supplemental to a 2-Day Training. If you have completed one of these […]
A Synergetic Approach to Revolutionizing Play & Therapeutic Practice with Children This two day workshop is designed to help play therapists understand aggressive play from a neuro-biological perspective. With the help of neuroscience, interpersonal neurobiology, and a Synergetic Play Therapy framework rooted in Child-Centered, Gestalt and Experiential Play Therapy theories, therapists will learn how to […]
The Business of Play Therapy™ is custom designed for Play Therapists like you, who are deeply committed to being a leader - a leader in your business, your life, and most importantly, in the world. Whether you're brand new to business or established and ready to grow, the Business of Play Therapy will help take […]
This training is for Certified Synergetic Play Therapists who meet the pre-requisites to becoming a Synergetic Play Therapy Supervisor*. These courses count towards Registered Play Therapy Supervisor requirements. In this training, students will learn how to apply the Synergetic Play Therapy philosophy and tenets to the supervisory relationship. Through video observation, didactic learning, group discussion, […]
Working with Caregivers (Class 4) is part of the Online Introduction to Synergetic Play Therapy™ course, June 21st - November 19th. Class 4 Objectives: Discuss the implications for caregivers being in their own grief process when they bring their children to play therapy. Describe how to have a successful play therapy intake. Discuss the importance […]
We’re thrilled to be supporting The Embody Lab in their Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy Certificate Program starting this month! Register here: https://learn.theembodylab.com/a/2147490580/nczFhCiQ Bringing together world renowned Somatic Trauma Therapy teachers into one program, this certificate provides a holistic framework for understanding and working with trauma from a body-centered perspective. Learn practical tools to access the […]
In this two-day online workshop, participants will explore what it really takes to partner with parents. They will have the opportunity to understand how to have a successful intake session setting the stage for a higher level of investment and commitment, how to communicate to parents so that they understand what play therapy is and […]
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 the play room or online is not an easy task. Yes there are many moments in the play therapy process that are fun, but the […]
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 to borrow the therapist’s and the parent's regulatory capacity as they work through their challenging thoughts, feelings and sensations. Without the ability of the therapist […]
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 developing greater and greater capacities for emotional regulation, it is essential that teachers and educators understand the biology behind regulation and how to develop it […]