Medical trauma is a prevalent experience for many children who have undergone medical procedures or experienced chronic and acute conditions, yet is often not included in trauma discussions. Learn how to use play therapy to help children integrate their medical experiences. This event is taking place on October 19, 2022 from 12:30 pm to 4:00 […]
Understanding Attachment & The Self-Object (Class 5) is part of the Online Introduction to Synergetic Play Therapy™ course, June 14th, 2022 – November 11th, 2022. Class 5 Objectives: Discuss Synergetic Play Therapy's definition and perspective on attachment Explain and demonstrate how to use the self-object as a way to support the client attaching to self […]
This six-month online course includes three, one-hour LIVE webinars with Lisa Dion, six 2.5-hour recorded videos, and monthly one-hour group consultations with a Synergetic Play Therapy® Supervisor/Consultant. Consultation is a mandatory part of the course to help you integrate what you are learning Special topics such as tracking the play, attachment, facilitating sand, art, trauma, […]
Medical trauma is a prevalent experience for many children who have undergone medical procedures or experienced chronic and acute conditions, yet is often not included in trauma discussions. Learn how to use play to help children integrate their medical experiences. Learning Objectives: Explain some of the similarities and differences between the role of a play […]
From perfectionism to anxiety to self doubt, the world of a child struggling with OCD can be incredibly overwhelming. Come explore how to support these children in play therapy and discover how their need for perfection is in fact perfect. Learning Objectives: Identify at least 3 OCD themes and examples of their obsessions/compulsions to better […]
Aggression, Art and Sand in Synergetic Play Therapy (Class 6) is part of the Online Introduction to Synergetic Play Therapy™ course, June 14th, 2022 – November 11th, 2022. Class 6 Objectives: Explain how to use regulation as a way to help integrate aggressive energy in the playroom Describe how to facilitate the use sand from […]
Back by popular demand – revised, energized, and with an in-person and virtual option, join us November 11th-13th, 2022 (in person or virtual!) for the next Business of Therapy course! Custom designed for therapists, coaches, helpers and healers like yourself, who are deeply committed to making an impact and want to be of greater service – whether […]
Exploring the Nervous System in the Playroom (Class 2) is part of the Online Introduction to Synergetic Play Therapy™ course, October 25th, 2022 – March 17th, 2023. Class 2 Objectives: Explain the link between nervous system states and the symptoms that show up in the playroom Describe the importance of regulation in the playroom Demonstrate how […]
Understanding What Regulation Is and What It Isn’t (Class 3) is part of the Online Introduction to Synergetic Play Therapy™ course, October 25th, 2022 – March 17th, 2023. Class 3 Objectives: Explain what regulation is and isn’t according to Synergetic Play Therapy Discuss what it means to “overcome a challenge” in the play therapy process Describe […]
This 4.5-Day Retreat is part of the 10-Month Synergetic Play Therapy Certification Program. The Certification program consists of 2 online retreats - one at the beginning (3.5-day retreat) and a second one (4.5-day retreat) half-way through the program. The Certification Program is open to those who have completed either the Six-Day Synergetic Play Therapy Intensive, […]