WELCOME to Introduction to Synergetic Play Therapy!

I am so glad that you have chosen to sign up for this program and that we will have a chance to learn and grow together for three full days IN PERSON. To help you get started, please read through the information on this page as it is designed to orient you to all of the information that you need.

As a reminder, during this 3-day in-person program you will explore the basic components of Synergetic Play Therapy and truly have a one-of-a-kind experience. This program was designed for both beginners and advanced practitioners. The 3-day program will cover 18 hours of content and will be followed by mandatory monthly one-hour group consultations with a Synergetic Play Therapy Consultant. You will also be required to complete 2 one-hour pre-recorded additional videos and a Book Review on the required book, Aggression in Play Therapy: a Neurological Approach to Intensity. Plus, you will get access to a Bonus video lesson on the topic of Synergetic Play Therapy and Teletherapy!

If you have any questions, never hesitate to ask. We are here for you and want to make this a great experience for you. I am looking forward to being with you in person very soon!

Lisa

In-Person Program Schedule:

Program Dates: October 24-26, 2026, 9:00am – 4:30pm 

*PIP Solutions is your host for the in-person portion of this program. If you have any questions related to the event location, registration/cancellation policies, event details, or anything else pertaining to these three days together, please contact PIP Solutions directly by emailing enquiries@pipsolutions.co.uk

Other Important Dates: 

After our time together in person, you will have 4 months of 6, 1-hour group consultations with a Synergetic Play Therapy Consultant AND will need to complete 2, 1-hour video lessons, a bonus video lesson, and a book review. These lessons will be released in the months following the 3 days of in-person training to support your continued learning. 

Please take note of the following dates:

  • Pre-Recorded Video Lesson: Synergetic Play Therapy & Cultural Humility will become available on November 1, 2026
  • Pre-Recorded Video Lesson: 4 Threats & the Set Up Through a Cultural Lens will become available December 1, 2026
  • Bonus Video Lesson: Synergetic Play Therapy and Teletherapy and Module 1 Video Review will become available on January 1, 2027
  • Synergetic Play Therapy & Cultural Humility and 4 Threats & the Set Up Through a Cultural Lens Quiz lesson will become available on January 1, 2027
  • Book Review: Aggression in Play Therapy: A Neurological Approach for Integrating Intensity will become available on February 1, 2027
  • Course access expires April 30, 2027

Once you have completed all of the above requirements, you will have an opportunity to print one program certificate acknowledging your completion of this program. You must complete all program requirements by April 30, 2027, in order to receive a certificate. Keep scrolling for more information.

*Please remember that group consultation is a mandatory aspect of this program. More information regarding group consultation can be found below.

Program Location/Hotel Information:

St. John’s Solihull Hotel, 651 Warwick Rd, Solihull B91 1AT

As a reminder, PIP Solutions will be your host for the in-person portion of this program. If you have any questions about the location/venue, please do not hesitate to contact PIP Solutions by emailing enquiries@pipsolutions.co.uk

What to Bring With You to the 3-Day In-Person Training:

  • Program Handouts, see below for more information
  • A handful of miniatures/toys for experientials
  • Your favorite way to take notes (notebook and pen, laptop, etc.)
  • The required book, Aggression in Play Therapy: A Neurological Approach for Integrating Intensity, see below

Program Handouts:

All handouts needed for this program can be found in the lesson titled “3-Day Introduction to Synergetic Play Therapy (October 2026) Program – Program Handouts”. This lesson will be made available to you one week prior to the start of the program.

Please print the provided handouts during that time and bring them with you on Day 1. Your instructors will be referencing these handouts throughout the 3-day training and you will need them to take notes.

Mandatory Book:

You will be expected to have purchased this book, Aggression in Play Therapy: A Neurobiological Approach for Integrating Intensity by Lisa Dion, prior to the first day of class. The book is also currently available in Audio format, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, and Turkish!

If you have not already purchased the required reading, you may order the book at a special discount of 35% off using the link and coupon code, below:

Coupon Code: WN116

If you are unable to locate the book in your country, please email us at info@synergeticplaytherapy.com, so we can contact the publisher and assist you in obtaining a copy.

Monthly Group Consultations:  

You will receive an email from info@synergeticplaytherpy.com on October 5, 2026, with a link to the Group Consultation Assignment Form. This short questionnaire will allow you to choose from a selection of available dates/times and will be honored on a first come, first serve basis.

We do our best to offer Group Consultation times to meet all time zones. If you are having difficulty finding a time that meets your needs, please contact info@synergeticplaytherapy.com.

Your assigned Synergetic Play Therapy Consultant will contact you by no later than October 28, 2026, to confirm your specific group consultation time.

Level 1 Introduction to Synergetic Play Therapy Skills:

During the program, you will be introduced to the following SPT Skills. The list below is for your own reference, however, should you decide to go on to the Level 2 Synergetic Play Therapy Certification program an SPT Consultant will support you in assessing your proficiency in these skills.

  • Recognize the Set Up/Offering
  • Understand the states of activation of the ANS and the 4 Perceived Challenges
  • What regulation is and isn’t
  • What it means to become the external regulator and “rock the baby”
  • What it means to become the external regulator for a caregiver
  • What to do when the child or therapist gets emotionally flooded
  • Use both observational and reflective statements to facilitate the session
  • Understand how to set a boundary from an SPT perspective

Program Agreements & Access Info:

Program Agreements: Prior to our first day together, you are required to complete the first lesson of this program, “3-Day Introduction to Synergetic Play Therapy (October 2026) – Program Agreements”. Please click on the lesson with the same name at the bottom of this page to read the Program Agreements document and complete a short “quiz” acknowledging that you have read and agree to the Program Agreements. You will not gain access to the following lessons, including your program handouts, until you have completed this step.

Course Site Access: Access to program content will be available until April 30, 2027. You must complete all program requirements by this date.

Program Completion Certificate:

You will have the opportunity to print/download a program completion certificate from the Synergetic Play Therapy Institute once you have met all program requirements.

You will also have the opportunity to receive a Certificate of Attendance from PIP Solutions at the event honoring your completion of the in-person portion of this program, 18 hours of teaching. Please contact enquiries@pipsolutions.co.uk directly with any questions about this certificate.

Ways to connect with us: Find us through SPTI Facebook page, Instagram, and YouTube Channel, and we invite you to join the SPTI’s Facebook SPT Learning Community where you can have conversations, share posts, thoughts and questions about the course content or anything else you would love with other past and current students! Collaboration and conversation with your peers will really help you get the most out of this training!