Welcome to the Synergetic Play Therapy Institute Externship Consultant Training Program! The Synergetic Play Therapy Institute Externship Consultant Training Program is designed to offer a clinically-rich learning environment as well as introduce potential Introduction to Synergetic Play Therapy Consultants to the SPTI programming. In the externship, consultants have an opportunity to learn while getting a [...]

Welcome to the 2024-2025 Supervisor Consultation Group with Lisa! We are so excited you have chosen to join us! This group will meet 8 times over the course of 10 months, beginning in October 2024 and ending in August 2025. Each group will be 1.5 hours in length and will be hosted via live webinar [...]

WELCOME BACK! Hi Certified SPTer! It is so good to be connected to you again, and this time in person!  Thank you for all you are doing out in the world and for coming back to this program to renew your Synergetic Play Therapy® Credential, so that you can continue your journey as a Certified [...]

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. In order to help you get started, please read through the information on this page (I [...]

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. In order to help you get started, please read through the information on this page (I [...]

WELCOME BACK! Hello SPTer! It is so good to be connected to you again!  Thank you for all you are doing out in the world and for coming back to this program to renew your SPT credential, so that you can continue your journey as a Certified Synergetic Play Therapist or Certified Synergetic Play Provider. [...]

Welcome to Play It Forward: Elevating Play Therapy through Education and Service (Afternoon Session)! This session consists of two separate courses: Course 1 - Play Therapy with Sexually Traumatized Children, Presented by Dr. Jodi Mullen, LPC Course 2 - Creating an Affirming Play Therapy Space for Transgender and Gender-Diverse Children and Their Families, Presented by [...]

Welcome to Play It Forward: Elevating Play Therapy through Education and Service (Morning Session)! This session consists of two separate courses: Course 1 - Understanding the Intersection of Reflections and Reflective Functioning in Sandtray Therapy, Presented by Marshall Lyles, LPC, LMFT-S, RPT-S Course 2 - Playing by the Rules: Navigating Legal Processes for Play Therapists, Presented [...]

Welcome to the Afternoon Session of the "Play It Forward" Virtual Summit! This session will consist of two separate courses: Course 1 - Play Therapy with Sexually Traumatized Children, Presented by Dr. Jodi Mullen, LPC Course 2 - Creating an Affirming Play Therapy Space for Transgender and Gender-Diverse Children and Their Families, Presented by Jennifer [...]

Welcome to the Morning Session of the "Play It Forward" Virtual Summit! This session will consist of two separate courses: Course 1 - Understanding the Intersection of Reflections and Reflective Functioning in Sandtray Therapy, Presented by Marshall Lyles, LPC, LMFT-S, RPT-S Course 2 - Playing by the Rules: Navigating Legal Processes for Play Therapists, Presented [...]

This 2-hour home study course is designed to help play therapists learn what the interoceptive sense is and how to use play to develop interoception in their child clients setting the stage for successful regulation and co-regulation.  Play therapists will have fun experientially exploring this fundamental part of the sensory system. Developing Interoception: The Pre-Req [...]

In this one-hour webinar, Lisa Dion will help you uncover the complex interplay of factors that contribute to the formation of "shoulds" and most importantly, the unique role they play in our psychology! What you will learn: Explore the connection between “shoulds” and patterns of activation in the autonomic nervous system Learn the purpose behind [...]

Welcome to Day 1 of "2 Days of Play Therapy Workshops in Adelaide, Australia"! This 6-hour workshop is on the topic of Playing Perfectly: A Play Therapist's Guide for Working with OCD. We are so excited to see you very soon in Adelaide, Australia! To best prepare for our time together, please read through the [...]

Welcome to Day 2 of "2 Days of Play Therapy Workshops in Adelaide, Australia"! This day consists of two separate topics: Developing Interoception: The Pre-Req for Co-regulation and Self-Regulation in the Playroom AND Mindfulness in Play Therapy. We are so excited to see you very soon in Adelaide, Australia! To best prepare for our time [...]

In this episode of Lessons From The Playroom, we will talk about the concept of emotional age and its profound impact on therapeutic interactions with children. Participants will learn strategies to recognize emotional regression in children and themselves, fostering deeper levels of empathy and understanding.  Working with Emotional Age in Play Therapy Learning Objectives: Identify [...]

Welcome to the Level 1 Online Introduction to Synergetic Play Therapy® program! 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 the next six months. In order to help you get started, please read through this message [...]

In this episode of the Lessons From The Playroom podcast, we delve into the intricate world of children's lying behavior in this thought-provoking. Participants explored the underlying motives and protective patterns driving lying behavior, challenging traditional views on honesty. Learn to create a neuroception of safety that fosters trust and authenticity. Gain insights into recognizing [...]

The Lessons From The Playroom podcast celebrates its landmark 100th episode with a thought-provoking exploration of the experiences of Third-Culture Kids in the realm of play therapy. This episode delves into the unique challenges and strengths of Third-Culture Kids, offering profound insights applicable to therapists and parents alike.  Third-Culture Kids in Play Therapy Learning Objectives: [...]

Welcome to Ethical Issues in Play Therapy Supervision with the fabulous Liliana Baylon, LMFT-S and RPT-S and the Synergetic Play Therapy Institute's Cultural Ambassador! During this live webinar course, Liliana will support you as you learn or revisit how to manage both the administrative and clinical aspects of play therapy supervision while adhering to general [...]