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 [...]

Welcome to At the Intersection of Trauma, Language, and Culture, a 2-hour webinar course led by Lisa Dion, Founder and President of the Synergetic Play Therapy Institute, and guest presenter Ludmila Golovine, President & CEO of Masterword. At the Intersection of Trauma, Language, and Culture Learning Objectives: Discuss the effects of trauma and how they [...]

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 At the Intersection of Trauma, Language, and Culture, a 2-hour live webinar course led by Lisa Dion, Founder and President of the Synergetic Play Therapy Institute, and guest presenter Ludmila Golovine, President & CEO of Masterword. At the Intersection of Trauma, Language, and Culture Learning Objectives: Discuss the effects of trauma and how [...]

Welcome to The Business of Therapy You did it! You took the first step towards your next level of business mastery just by signing up for this course. Whether you are attending in-person or virtually, I am so excited that you have made this commitment to yourself and your dreams. Having attended so many business [...]

WELCOME to your Synergetic Play Therapy Certification Consultation Guidebook This guidebook has been created to help you navigate your role as Cert Consultant during your  Synergetic Play Therapy Certification program. Please take the time to look through all of the information below to familiarize yourself with the content.   This guidebook is intended to be revisited [...]

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. [...]

Sibling rivalry is a common phenomenon in family systems and thus a common reason siblings are brought to play therapy. Have you ever wondered how to support siblings in play therapy?  Do you work with them individually, together or with the entire family system?  Do you take a non-directive or directive approach?  When they are [...]

From parents that doubt to parents that refuse to listen to suggestions, not all parents are sold on the idea of play therapy or what the therapist thinks would be helpful. This course is designed to help demystify the resistant parent by exploring what resistance is and is not. Most importantly, this course will help [...]

Parents are the most important allies of the play therapist. But forming this alliance requires time, understanding, and lots of communication. It also requires congruence, adaptability, and an appreciation of the parents’ authentic selves. Parents and play therapists are on the same team with one common goal: promote healing for a struggling child.  This one [...]