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 explore the link between sand and the activation of the autonomic nervous system and discover how to turn their trays into a regulation tool that […]
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 this is what we're going to talk about next! ... and more specifically, how to embrace it! - like we are best-est of friends! November […]
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 with how to regulate through these intense states of dysregulation is paramount for our client's healing and growth. Drawing from neuroscience and interpersonal neurobiology, participants […]
Aggression, Art and Sand in Synergetic Play Therapy (Class 6) is part of the Online Introduction to Synergetic Play Therapy™ course, June 21st - November 19th. 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 a Synergetic […]
This is a private event hosted by the Crossroads Family Counseling Center. This 2 hour workshop will support play therapists as they learn about setting boundaries from a neurobiological and Synergetic Play Therapy perspective. Learning how to set boundaries with the child’s brain and nervous system activation in mind, while promoting integration will be a […]
Regression is a common part of the therapeutic experience as children return to earlier ages of development for growth and healing. In this 1-hour webinar, Lisa will describe the many ways regression presents itself in the playroom, its purpose and offer ways for the therapist to attune to the child. Discussion on how to support […]
This 4.5-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 […]
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 their aggression and intense play leading to healing and transformation. This workshop is designed to help play therapists understand aggression and death play from a […]
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, […]
Lisa will be presenting TWO workshops at the 37th Annual International Conference on Child and Family Maltreatment (In-Person OR On-Demand). 1.) Becoming an External Regulator for Trauma Integration Research in neuroscience and interpersonal neurobiology sheds light on the need for the therapist to act as the external regulator supporting the client to move towards the […]