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 [...]

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 [...]

Using the metaphor of anchoring in the storm, we invite you into the safe harbor of community to heal, repair, and rebuild connections to others as well as to your Self. Many [...]

Exploring the Nervous System in the Playroom (Class 2) is part of the Online Introduction to Synergetic Play Therapy™ course, January 24th-June 17th. Class 2 Objectives: Explain the link between nervous system [...]

Whether the child's termination of therapy was expected or unexpected, goodbyes and endings can elicit challenging emotions in both the clinician and the child.  From preparing for the final session to dealing with [...]

This is a private event for Crofton House. When children face hardship, adults in their lives can sometimes fall into the role of fixer or rescuer. It is often the case that we have [...]

This two-day virtual training will be delivered by Lisa Dion creator of Synergetic Play Therapy© and founder and President of the Synergetic Play Therapy Institute. Revolutionizing Play & Therapeutic Practice is designed [...]

Understanding What Regulation Is and What It Isn't  (Class 3) is part of the Online Introduction to Synergetic Play Therapy™ course, January 24th - June 17th. Class 3 Objectives: Explain what regulation [...]

Research in neuroscience and interpersonal neurobiology sheds light on the need for the play therapist to act as the external regulator supporting the child to move towards the intensity they are experiencing [...]

This is a Private/Closed event for SECASA (South Eastern Centre Against Sexual Assault and Family Violence). Research in neuroscience and interpersonal neurobiology sheds light on the need for therapists and parents to [...]