Beyond Words: A Story of Connection
I sat down in the middle of the room and waited. I wondered which child would come to me? She came. She was about 6 years old and I don’t […]
Growth Requires Friction
In this article published in the Science of Psychotherapy magazine, Lisa talks about how growth requires friction. It requires tension points and challenge. It requires moving out of our comfort […]
The Vagus Nerve: Why it’s a Key to Regulation
“The vagus nerve has a crucial part in our overall health and well being.” – Lisa Dion The vagus nerve is one of the most important nerves in your body. […]
Balancing the Left Brain & the Right Brain in Play Therapy
Play therapy is very much a right-brain experience. When a child is playing, their right brain is actively engaged, and the sensations and emotions stored in their implicit memory circuitry […]
Breaking Out of the “Shoulds”
By Lisa Dion, LPC, RPT-S I once worked with a nine-year-old client named Joey*. He really struggled in school. He had a very focused interest on one thing/task, and everything […]
The Inspiring Event that Birthed Synergetic Play Therapy
Renowned therapist Lisa Dion developed Synergetic Play Therapy after a hit-and-run car accident. In dedication to my daughter, Avery Grace. When I was 29 weeks pregnant with my daughter, I […]