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If you would like to stay informed about upcoming trainings, events and special offers, and receive free resources to inspire and support you along the way, explore the blog. The Synergetic Play Therapy (SPT) community is made up of therapists, parents, teachers and other professionals who embrace connection and relationship, and the opportunity to show up in the world as themselves - genuine,..
Synergetic Play Therapy Institute Blog
3w ago
Join Lisa in this inspiring episode as she sits down with Amit Chintan Ramlall and his father, Dr. Kumar Ramlall, for a heartfelt conversation about navigating life with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Despite facing challenges with independent speech, Amit shares his remarkable journey and how he has embraced his talents and gifts to defy expectations.
Drawing from their personal experiences, Lisa, Amit and Kumar delve into the misconceptions surrounding ASD and the importance of assuming competence in all clients. They explore the journey of self-discovery, highlighting the invaluable les ..read more
Synergetic Play Therapy Institute Blog
1M ago
In this episode, we delve into one of the most requested topics of the past year. Dr. Montserrat Casado joins Lisa to shed light on PANS (Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome) and PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections), offering invaluable insights for supporting children, parents, and therapists.
Tune in as Montse and Lisa engage in a captivating conversation, debunking misconceptions about PANS/PANDAS, and offering new ways of understanding and supporting clients and caregivers. Discover Montse’s personal journey and her ..read more
Synergetic Play Therapy Institute Blog
1M ago
Join us in this enlightening episode as we delve into uncharted territory with guest Dave Hompes, a renowned author, nutritionist, functional medicine practitioner, and mind-body coach. With his extensive expertise in integrative approaches to health, Dave sheds light on the intricate connection between psychology and the dynamics of the mind and body.
In this captivating conversation, discover:
Insights into the profound relationship between nutrition and mental health through compelling case studies, including epilepsy, Autism Spectrum, Tourette syndrome, and more.
The most important ques ..read more
Synergetic Play Therapy Institute Blog
2M ago
Join Lisa as she hosts Tara McDonald and Karen O’Neill from PIP Solutions UK in an engaging discussion on the versatile practice of play therapy across the lifespan, with an added focus on the concept of symbolic repair. Prepare to be captivated by this episode, as it is filled with insightful content that you’ll want to jot down or take notes!
Key Insights:
Discover the various forms that play therapy can take, spanning from infancy through childhood, adolescence, and into adulthood.
Embrace the notion of allowing oneself to be playful, whether interacting with a parent-child dyad or engag ..read more
Synergetic Play Therapy Institute Blog
2M ago
In this episode, we’re turning the tables back toward Lisa’s direction to discuss what it takes to make hard decisions (both personal and professional), the courage it takes to make the hard decisions, and the reasons we don’t make hard decisions. And joining Lisa for this discussion is the perfect person to have the conversation – Robert Abel, Jr., Operations Director for the Synergetic Play Therapy Institute.
Join us for a deep dive into the world of decision-making, touching on:
Understanding the neurobiology and relational aspects that make decision-making challenging.
Culti ..read more
Synergetic Play Therapy Institute Blog
3M ago
In this episode, Lisa is joined by Tammy Schamuhn, the Co-Founder and Director of the Institute of Child Psychology and host of the Child Psych podcast. Together, they delve into the essential topic of identifying the roadblocks that sometimes get in a parent/caregiver’s way of fully supporting their child’s therapy and healing process.
Tammy, an unwavering advocate for parents, shares insights from her experience, discussing the challenges parents face and the importance of involving them in the therapeutic journey. With a co-authored parenting handbook set to release in the upcoming ..read more
Synergetic Play Therapy Institute Blog
3M ago
We have a really fun topic today! Lisa is joined by the fantabulous Maria Laquerre Diego to unravel the intriguing world of villains in play therapy! (…Learn more about Maria and some of the amazing trainings she offers to play therapists below.) In this episode, Maria shares her experiences incorporating villain characters into therapy, providing clients with a unique opportunity to explore their identities and feel seen.
Get ready to talk about all things villainous! Join Maria and Lisa and discover:
The significance of viewing villains as complex characters with their own motivations and ..read more
Synergetic Play Therapy Institute Blog
4M ago
Join Lisa Dion and Tracy Turner-Bumberry in this episode to explore the fascinating world of mandalas and their application in our work with children (… a super cool and likely unexplored tool in your clinical practice). In today’s conversation, Tracy will unravel the mystery behind mandalas and share her insights into their powerful use in therapy.
Tracy is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist/Supervisor. She brings a wealth of expertise to our discussion as a Certified AutPlay Trainer and Therapist, a Certified Animal Assisted Play Therapist, and a Certifie ..read more
Synergetic Play Therapy Institute Blog
4M ago
One of the most exciting things for me about the brain and the nervous system is that we just keep learning more about what it is, what it does, and how it operates – unveiling this intricate web of complexities that govern our inner world.
What has particularly intrigued me lately is that within our autonomic nervous system, we exist in multiple states of activation simultaneously at any given moment … It challenges the conventional notion that we’re merely in one state or another. Instead, various patterns of activation coexist within us, like a symphony of responses to our ever-shif ..read more
Synergetic Play Therapy Institute Blog
4M ago
By Lisa Dion, LPC, RPT-S
I want to share a beautiful encounter that I had a couple of years ago … It was a grocery store visit that brought with it an unexpected gift.
On this day, as I was finishing up my shopping, a young man about 20 years old walked past me. As he did, we both looked at each other and with immediate recognition we both stopped. It was one of those moments where you know you know this person and the feeling is mutual, but neither of you can figure out how.
Him: I think I know you.
Me: I think I know you too. What is your name?
He didn’t even have to get to his last na ..read more