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October 2026 Introduction to Synergetic Play Therapy (SPT Credential Renewal/Recertification)

$525.00
Join us for an opportunity to go back to the basics AND meet full Recertification requirements for your Certified Synergetic Play Therapist or Certified Synergetic Play Provider credential!

Registration deadline is October 19, 2026, 12pm Mountain Time (Denver)
Renewal of the Certified Synergetic Play Therapist or Certified Synergetic Play Provider credential is required every 3 years. In order to renew, students must demonstrate that they have remained engaged in the study of foundational Synergetic Play Therapy teachings through identified courses/programs. This program meets the full requirement for renewing the Certified Synergetic Play Therapist or Certified Synergetic Play Provider credential. Students who do not complete recertification requirements can no longer use the title of Certified Synergetic Play Therapist or Certified Synergetic Play Provider until renewal occurs. During the Online Introduction to Synergetic Play Therapy Recertification program, you will have the opportunity to go back to the foundational understandings and tenets of Synergetic Play Therapy. Likely, the first time you took your Level 1 Introduction to Synergetic Play Therapy program, you spent the majority of your time trying to orient towards a new way of being in the playroom while grabbing ahold of some of the details of the Synergetic Play Therapy philosophy. This is why it is so important to go back to the basics every few years, to fill in the missing details in your understanding and to also confirm what you have fully integrated, plus the teachings are always being updated with new research and nuance!
Click here to learn more about how the program has changed over the last few years!
Recertification Program Requirements:

Attend all 3 live webinars (see dates below) and take notes on the provided handouts

Complete each video module and take notes on the provided handouts

Complete an Integration assignment to help you reflect on your learning

Email all notes to the Institute to confirm completion of the program and to receive your CE Certificate

*For full program details including cost, dates, and learning objectives, see below.
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Level 1 Introduction to Synergetic Play Therapy (ONLINE) Payment Plan

From: $173.98 / month for 6 months
Registration NOW OPEN for the October 2026 Online Introduction to Synergetic Play Therapy Program!

Register by September 22nd and use Early Bird coupon code "October2026" $50 USD off your first month!

Final Registration Deadline is October 19, 2026, at 12pm Mountain Time (Denver)
Are you ready to learn a transformative play therapy approach that combines the power of play with the latest in interpersonal neurobiology?
Discover the Program:
The level 1 Introduction to Synergetic Play Therapy program is designed for both beginning and experienced practitioners, offering the tools to deepen your understanding of play therapy and apply cutting-edge neuroscience in your practice. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll explore:
Regulation:

Become an external regulator to support repatterning a child's nervous system for integration and healing.

Learn how to teach a child interoceptive (body) awareness (the key ingredient for self-regulation and co-regulation).

Understand how nervous system activation connects to mental health symptoms.

The Brain & Neuroscience:

Learn how to create a neuroception of safety during emotional flooding.

Set boundaries that support brain integration while keeping children engaged in therapy.

Use reflections and responses that target multiple areas of the brain for deeper healing.

Collaborative Relationships:

Build effective partnerships with caregivers to support the therapeutic process.

Help caregivers recognize that all behaviors make sense, even challenging ones.

Set goals, track a child's therapeutic progress, and translate the child's play to their caregivers and others.

Authenticity & Congruence:

Use therapist authenticity to promote profound client change and prevent burnout.

Explore aggressive play, sand, and art through the lenses of regulation, mindfulness, and attachment.

Cultivate cultural sensitivity to honor the unique experiences and needs of each client.

Join the growing number of mental health professionals and those in related roles (child life specialists, school counselors, occupational therapists, etc.) who are learning Synergetic Play Therapy!

“I’m learning Synergetic Play Therapy with Lisa Dion after over 20 years of providing play therapy and 10+ years of providing play therapy training and supervision. I'm here today to tell you that what she is teaching is a game changer. Every one of us needs to understand in an embodied way what it means to combine neurobiology and relationship as the foundation of all the work we are doing with clients, but also with colleagues, friends, family members and SELF. Much of what I’m learning, I've known and done intuitively for years but it is SO liberating to connect the dots and have an understanding through the neurobiological lens of WHY we need to utilize and trust what we feel in our own bodies when in connection with another person.”
Lynn Louise Wonders
“It’s been over 2 years since I took the Synergetic Play Therapy [program]. One of the best choices I’ve ever made. The magnitude of deeply attuning with our clients...and ourselves...is immeasurable!”
Jackie Flynn
“I personally took a lot out of this [program], not all of it was new, but what was new was extremely useful and impactful. What wasn’t new was an excellent reminder to go back to my roots of attachment and emotional work when working with children just like I have worked with youth and adults over the years but in a slightly different context. My entire team has felt the positive impact of this training on our work and we are very happy that we all did it at the same time. We will be able to continue to practice it together and that is very exciting.”
Mike Smith
“This experience has been validating to my entire human experience, and offered a clear framework to better connect with myself, client, and world! I know this was only the tip of the iceberg into integrating these powerful concepts, and I'm so hooked, I've already signed up for certification to continue my journey!”
Jessie Brockmeier
“This [program] was a perfect combination of understanding the current science/research, gaining clinical understanding and learning new practical skills in order to find the perfect balance of how to work with clients and their families.”
Kaity Sollenberger
“This [program] really was more of an experience. I connected with myself on a deeper level and feel it is going to help me immensely in my work. Lisa explained the content in a simple way that I was able to understand, including multiple learning tools to solidify concepts. It was phenomenal!”
Kayla Barnett
6-Month Payment Plan Options by Tiers: Tier 1 – $244.38 USD/month, Tier 2 – $198.55 USD/month, Tier 3 – $173.98 USD/month

Tier 1 Currencies: Bahamas (BSD), Bahrain (BHD), Cayman Islands (KYD), Europe (EUR), Gibraltar (GIP), Jordan (JOD), Kuwait (KWD), Oman (OMR), Switzerland (CHF), United Kingdom (GBP), United States (USD)

Tier 2 Currencies: Australia (AUD), Bermuda (BMD), Brazil (BRL), Brunei (BND), Bulgaria (BGN), Canada (CAN), Figi (FJD), New Zealand (NZD), Panama (PAB), Singapore (SGD)

Tier 3 Currencies: All other currencies not mentioned in Tier 1 or Tier 2

Use the dropdown menu, below, to select your tiered payment option based on the information above. Your selection will finalize your registration for this program. Your registration will remain incomplete until your payment is received. Tier selection will be verified against billing information before registration is officially confirmed. Should you have any questions, please contact the Institute by emailing info@synergeticplaytherapy.com.
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February 2027 In-Person Introduction to Synergetic Play Therapy® Program (SPT Credential Renewal/Recertification) – Vancouver, British Columbia

$525.00
Space is Limited! Sign Up TODAY to Reserve Your Spot!
Renewal of the Certified Synergetic Play Therapist or Certified Synergetic Play Provider credential is required every 3 years. In order to renew, students must complete an approved program focused on principle SPT concepts and submit a CE Verification Form to the Institute as confirmation. This program meets FULL SPT Credential Renewal/Recertification requirements for the Certified Synergetic Play Therapist/Certified Synergetic Play Provider credential! During the 3-Day In-Person Introduction to Synergetic Play Therapy program, you will have the opportunity to go back to the foundational understandings and tenets of Synergetic Play Therapy. Likely, the first time you took a Level 1 Introductory course/program, you spent the majority of your time trying to orient towards a new way of being in the playroom while grabbing ahold of some of the details of the Synergetic Play Therapy philosophy. This is why it is so important to go back to the basics every few years, to review and stay up to date on the most current information. Now you have the opportunity to do so and fill in the missing details in your understanding IN PERSON! Introduction to Synergetic Play Therapy Recertification Program Requirements:

Attend and participate fully in 3 days of in-person training in Vancouver, British Columbia

Complete additional online video lessons

Complete an Integration assignment to help you reflect on your learning

Email all notes to the Institute to confirm completion of the program and to receive your CE Certificate

*For program details and objectives, see below
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February 2027 Level 1 In-Person Introduction to Synergetic Play Therapy® Program – Vancouver, British Columbia (Payment Plan)

From: $173.98 / month for 6 months
Learn a solid play therapy theory that combines the power of play with interpersonal neurobiology in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada!

Click here to experience how you can transform you and your child clients from the inside out!

Register by October 9, 2026 and use Early Bird Coupon Code "Vancouver2027" for $50 USD off your first month!
You asked and we answered! For those of you who have wanted to enroll in our signature Level 1 Introduction to Synergetic Play Therapy program, but are seeking an in-person experience, this program is for you! Have you been searching for ways to create a deeper impact for your clients? Or perhaps you are wanting to improve or learn more about...

Becoming an external regulator to support children with integration and repatterning the activation of their nervous system.

Supporting healing at deeper levels through right brain to right brain attuned communication

Teaching children interoceptive (body) awareness (...the key ingredient for self-regulation and co-regulation)

Creating a neuroception of safety for a child when emotional flooding happens

Setting boundaries with the brain in mind to not minimize, shame or shut down the child's play, but keep them engaged in their therapy process

Building collaborative relationships with caregivers to support their child's therapeutic process

Developing goals, tracking a child's therapeutic process, and translating what's happening during the child's therapy session to their caregiver(s) and others in the world

Helping children develop a secure attachment to themselves (...a foundation of resilience)

Applying SPT concepts from a cultural lens for a more inclusive and culturally sensitive clinical orientation where a client's unique experiences and needs are honored

How to feel a little more like YOU in the therapy process (...because we know inauthenticity is the fastest way to burnout and compassion fatigue)

And so much more!

"SPT is the missing piece in play therapy. I gained an understanding of who I am in the playroom - a humanness that wasn't there before." -Frances Donohue

Check out what past students had to say about their experiences here.
6-Month Payment Plan Options by Tiers: Tier 1 – $244.38 USD/month, Tier 2 – $198.55 USD/month, Tier 3 – $173.98 USD/month

Tier 1 Currencies: Bahamas (BSD), Bahrain (BHD), Cayman Islands (KYD), Europe (EUR), Gibraltar (GIP), Jordan (JOD), Kuwait (KWD), Oman (OMR), Switzerland (CHF), United Kingdom (GBP), United States (USD)

Tier 2 Currencies: Australia (AUD), Bermuda (BMD), Brazil (BRL), Brunei (BND), Bulgaria (BGN), Canada (CAN), Figi (FJD), New Zealand (NZD), Panama (PAB), Singapore (SGD)

Tier 3 Currencies: All other currencies not mentioned in Tier 1 or Tier 2

Use the dropdown menu, below, to select your tiered payment option based on the information above. Your selection will finalize your registration for this program. Your registration will remain incomplete until your payment is received. Tier selection will be verified against billing information before registration is officially confirmed. Should you have any questions, please contact the Institute by emailing info@synergeticplaytherapy.com.
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2026-2027 SPT Certification Program Retreats (Certified SPTers Only)

Price range: $350.00 through $1,275.00
Welcome Back Certified SPTer!

Deadline to Register for the 4.5 Day Learning Retreat is November 30, 2026.
Did you know that as an esteemed alumnus of the Synergetic Play Therapy Certification program, you have the opportunity to return to the online learning retreats and join new cohorts of the Certification program - eager, possibly terrified, and ready to be inspired? (Remember that?)
Why Come Back?

As part of the ongoing commitment to keep the teaching of Synergetic Play Therapy ever-evolving, we continue to update the Certification program content. By returning to the online learning retreats, you will:

Be reminded of the power of the SPT Tenets

Receive some of the most up-to-date and current understanding of interpersonal neurobiology and SPT theory

Practice your Synergetic Play Therapy skills with play, sand, and art

Have the opportunity to do your own personal work toward growth and transformation

"Come home" to yourself and find even more ways to be fearlessly authentic

Inspire the new cohort of aspiring Certified SPTers and share your own genius

AND, meet FULL SPT Credential/Recertification requirements!

If you are ready to get back into community, refresh your SPT learning, and feel the excitement of the new SPTers on their own Certification journey, we would like to invite you back to join us for the 2026-2027 Synergetic Play Therapy Certification program online learning retreats! "I am always excited to repeat the retreats as an alumni for three reasons. First, there is always new information to be had. Second, each time I hear the information that Lisa imparts, I hear it in a different way. Lastly, it is so wonderful to be in such a supportive environment with like-minded people. I can’t get enough!" - Johanna Simmons, Certified Synergetic Play Therapist and Supervisor
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July 2026 Level 1 In-Person Introduction to Synergetic Play Therapy® Program – Boulder, Colorado (Payment Plan)

$244.38 / month for 6 months
Registration is Full!

Click Here to Join the Waitlist
You asked and we answered! For those of you who have wanted to enroll in our signature Level 1 Introduction to Synergetic Play Therapy program, but are seeking an in-person experience, this program is for you! Have you been searching for ways to create a deeper impact for your clients? Or perhaps you are wanting to improve or learn more about...

Becoming an external regulator to support children with integration and repatterning the activation of their nervous system.

Supporting healing at deeper levels through right brain to right brain attuned communication

Teaching children interoceptive (body) awareness (...the key ingredient for self-regulation and co-regulation)

Creating a neuroception of safety for a child when emotional flooding happens

Setting boundaries with the brain in mind to not minimize, shame or shut down the child's play, but keep them engaged in their therapy process

Building collaborative relationships with caregivers to support their child's therapeutic process

Developing goals, tracking a child's therapeutic process, and translating what's happening during the child's therapy session to their caregiver(s) and others in the world

Helping children develop a secure attachment to themselves (...a foundation of resilience)

Applying SPT concepts from a cultural lens for a more inclusive and culturally sensitive clinical orientation where a client's unique experiences and needs are honored

How to feel a little more like YOU in the therapy process (...because we know inauthenticity is the fastest way to burnout and compassion fatigue)

And so much more!

"SPT is the missing piece in play therapy. I gained an understanding of who I am in the playroom - a humanness that wasn't there before." -Frances Donohue

Join the growing number of mental health professionals, those in related roles (Child Life Specialists, School Counselors, Occupational Therapists, Coaches, etc.), and parents/caregivers who are learning SPT!

Check out what past students had to say about their experiences here.
Keep scrolling to learn about program dates, cost, learning objectives, scholarship opportunities, CE credit hours, and more.
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Holding Space in Hard Times (Live Webinar Series)

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Registration CLOSED for the August 5th Live Webinar

Stay tuned for the November 18th offering!
Holding Space in Hard Times is a support circle for mental health therapists navigating the emotional toll of current events, violence, injustice, political unrest, and collective grief. As therapists, we are trained to hold space for others, but many of us also carry personal sorrow, burnout, rage, fear, and fatigue in response to the events unfolding in the world. This live webinar series offers a space to pause, ask questions, and be held in return. It is not supervision or consultation. It is a place for community care. Join the Synergetic Play Therapy Institute's Cultural Ambassador, Liliana Baylon, as we reflect together on how the current climate impacts our minds, bodies, and clinical work, name what often goes unspoken in therapy spaces, and practice grounding and cultural humility. Through connection and honest conversation, we witness each other without the pressure to fix or perform. This space invites you to come as you are, to release what you can, and to leave feeling more connected and less alone! 2026 Holding Space in Hard Times Dates:

February 25, 2026, 11am-12pm Mountain Time (Denver)

May 6, 2026, 5pm-6pm Mountain Time (Denver)

August 5, 2026, 11am-12pm Mountain Time (Denver)

November 18, 2026, 5pm-6pm Mountain Time (Denver)

*Registration opens 3 weeks before each scheduled webinar. Use the dropdown menu, below, to register now for the August live webinar!
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Synergetic Play Therapy Certification 2026-2027 (Pay in Full)

Price range: $3,249.00 through $4,382.00
2026-2027 Synergetic Play Therapy Certification Program
Please use this product to finalize your registration for the 2026-2027 Synergetic Play Therapy Certification Program. If paying before or by the Early Bird deadline, you may use the coupon code provided via email to apply your discount at checkout. The final payment deadline for this program is June 30, 2026. Program Cost by Tiers: Tier 1 - $4382 USD, Tier 2 - $3702 USD, Tier 3 - $3249 USD

Tier 1 Currencies: Bahamas (BSD), Bahrain (BHD), Cayman Islands (KYD), Europe (EUR), Gibraltar (GIP), Jordan (JOD), Kuwait (KWD), Oman (OMR), Switzerland (CHF), United Kingdom (GBP), United States (USD)

Tier 2 Currencies: Australia (AUD), Bermuda (BMD), Brazil (BRL), Brunei (BND), Bulgaria (BGN), Canada (CAN), Figi (FJD), New Zealand (NZD), Panama (PAB), Singapore (SGD)

Tier 3 Currencies: All other currencies not mentioned in Tier 1 or Tier 2

Use the dropdown menu, below, to select your tiered payment option based on the information above. Your selection will finalize your registration for this program. Your registration will remain incomplete until your payment is received. Tier selection will be verified against billing information before registration is officially confirmed. Should you have any questions, please contact the Institute by emailing info@synergeticplaytherapy.com
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Synergetic Play Therapy Certification 2026-2027 (Payment Plans)

From: $298.00 / month for 12 months
2026-2027 Synergetic Play Therapy Certification Program
Please use this product to finalize your registration for the 2026-2027 Synergetic Play Therapy Certification Program. If paying before or by the Early Bird deadline, you may use the coupon code provided via email to apply your discount at checkout. The final payment deadline for this program is June 30, 2026. Tiered Payment Structure (Find your currency below):

Tier 1 Currencies: Bahamas (BSD), Bahrain (BHD), Cayman Islands (KYD), Europe (EUR), Gibraltar (GIP), Jordan (JOD), Kuwait (KWD), Oman (OMR), Switzerland (CHF), United Kingdom (GBP), United States (USD)

Tier 2 Currencies: Australia (AUD), Bermuda (BMD), Brazil (BRL), Brunei (BND), Bulgaria (BGN), Canada (CAN), Figi (FJD), New Zealand (NZD), Panama (PAB), Singapore (SGD)

Tier 3 Currencies: All other currencies not mentioned in Tier 1 or Tier 2

Program Payment Plans by Tiers:

Tier 1 : 9-month Payment Plan - $536 USD/month | 12-month Payment Plan - $402 USD/month

Tier 2: 9-month Payment Plan - $452 USD/month | 12-month Payment Plan - $339 USD/month

Tier 3: 9-month Payment Plan - $397 USD/month |12-month Payment Plan - $298 USD/month

Use the dropdown menu, below, to select your tiered payment plan option based on the information above. Your selection will finalize your registration for this program. Your registration will remain incomplete until your payment is received. Tier selection will be verified against billing information before registration is officially confirmed. Should you have any questions, please contact the Institute by emailing info@synergeticplaytherapy.com
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LFTP Ep. 77 Working with Emotional Age in Play Therapy

$15.00

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. Through insightful discussion and practical examples, participants will explore the distinction between chronological and emotional age, gaining valuable tools to assess and attune to a child's emotional state. Participants will learn strategies to recognize emotional regression in children and themselves, fostering deeper levels of empathy and understanding. By understanding and working with emotional age, therapists can better support children through their healing journey, creating a nurturing environment for growth and development. Course details below.

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LFTP Ep. 66 Lying in Play Therapy

$15.00

In this episode of 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. Through real-world examples and practical strategies, learn to create a neuroception of safety that fosters trust and authenticity. Gain insights into recognizing lying patterns and responding therapeutically to promote honesty and connection. This Lessons From The Playroom episode offers valuable tools and techniques for caregivers and professionals seeking to navigate lying behavior with empathy and understanding, ultimately fostering meaningful relationships with children. Course details below.

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June 2024 Introduction to Synergetic Play Therapy® (SPT Credential Renewal/Recertification)

$400.00
Join us for an opportunity to go back to the basics (and meet full Recertification requirements for your Certified Synergetic Play Therapist or Certified Synergetic Play Provider credential!)

Registration deadline is June 17th, 2024, 12pm Mountain Time, Denver
Renewal of the Certified Synergetic Play Therapist or Certified Synergetic Play Provider credential is required every 3 years. In order to renew, students must earn at least 18 hours of CE credits specific to Synergetic Play Therapy. Excess hours may not be rolled over into the next 3 year cycle. If CE credits are not submitted, students will no longer be able to use the title Certified Synergetic Play Therapist or Certified Synergetic Play Provider until renewal occurs. This course meets the full requirement of renewing your Certified Synergetic Play Therapist or Certified Synergetic Play Provider credential. During the Online Introduction to Synergetic Play Therapy Recertification program, you will have the opportunity to go back to the foundational understandings and tenets of Synergetic Play Therapy. Likely the first time you took your Level 1 Introduction to Synergetic Play Therapy program (whether it was this course or an intensive), you spent the majority of your time trying to orient towards a new way of being in the playroom while grabbing ahold of some of the details of the Synergetic Play Therapy philosophy. This is why it is so important to go back to the basics every few years (and the information gets updated too!) and now you have the opportunity to do so and fill in the missing details in your understanding and to also confirm what you have fully integrated! Plus this Intro program has undergone some amazing changes in 2023 with new/updated content and teachings. Learn more about the changes here! “SPT is the missing piece in play therapy. I gained an understanding of who I am in the playroom – a humanness that wasn’t there before.” -Frances Donohue Renewal Program Requirements:

Attend and take notes at all 3 live webinars (see dates below)

Complete each video module and take notes on the provided handouts, indicating the date you watched each module

Complete an Integration Assignment to help you reflect on your learning.

Upload all of your course notes and Integration Assignment to a shared Google Drive folder, provided by the Institute.

*For program details and objectives, see below.
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