• 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)

    Original price was: $244.38.Current price is: $236.05. / month for 6 months

    Learn a solid play therapy theory that combines the power of play with interpersonal neurobiology in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada!

    Apply by the Early Bird Registration Deadline of October 9, 2026, for $50 USD off the total cost!

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

    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, CE credit hours, and more.
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    February 2027 Level 1 In-Person Introduction to Synergetic Play Therapy Program – Vancouver, British Columbia

    Original price was: $1,333.00.Current price is: $1,283.00.

    Learn a solid play therapy theory that combines the power of play with interpersonal neurobiology in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada!

    Apply by the Early Bird Registration Deadline of October 9, 2026, for $50 USD off at checkout!

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

    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, CE credit hours, and more.
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  • Group Consultation for Certified Synergetic Play Therapists and Providers (July 2026) | 2-Month Payment Plan

    $247.50 / month for 2 months

    Registration closes July 9th, 2026, at 12pm Mountain Time (Denver) (or until groups are full!)

    This consultation group is designed for Certified Synergetic Play Therapists and Providers seeking continued growth, connection, and integration of the Synergetic Play Therapy model in their clinical work! This group will meet once a month for six months, each for 90 minutes, and will be led by a Certified Synergetic Play Therapy Supervisor and Synergetic Play Therapy Consultant.  Each group consultation offers an opportunity to…
    • Bring clinical cases and questions for discussion and reflection through an SPT lens
    • Deepen your understanding of the therapist’s/provider's use of self and how your internal state impacts the therapeutic process
    • Explore themes of activation, regulation, and authenticity in your work with children, caregivers, and systems
    • Strengthen your capacity to conceptualize through nervous system awareness and energetic attunement
    • Receive support, feedback, and inspiration from a community of fellow Certified SPTers, dedicated to ongoing professional and personal evolution!
    This consultation group is a space for continued embodiment of the SPT principles, a place to reflect on your own process as a therapist/provider, and to reconnect with the heart of Synergetic Play Therapy - the relationship between therapist/provider, child, and nervous system. Full participation in this group meets the 8-hour consultation pre-requisite for the Level 3 Becoming a Certified Synergetic Play Therapy Supervisor Program. There are two Group Consultation options to choose from:
    • GROUP A - Wednesdays at 9 AM Mountain Time (Denver) with Polly Douglass
    • GROUP B - Thursdays at 5 PM Mountain Time (Denver) with Katherine Eastlake
     Please use the dropdown menu, below, to register for your chosen group. *Keep scrolling for details including exact dates for each Group Consultation option.
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  • June 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 June 22, 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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  • 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 3.5 Day Online Learning Retreat is June 30, 2026. 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 In-Person Introduction to Synergetic Play Therapy® Program (SPT Credential Renewal/Recertification) – Boulder, Colorado

    $525.00

    REGISTRATION IS FULL!

    Email the Institute to be added to the Waitlist!

    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 Boulder, Colorado
    • Complete additional online video lessons
    • Complete an Integration Assignment to help you reflect on and demonstrate your learning
    *For program details and objectives, see below
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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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  • Group Consultation for Certified Synergetic Play Therapists and Providers (January 2026) | 2-Month Payment Plan

    $247.50 / month for 2 months

    REGISTRATION IS FULL!!

    Stay Tuned for July 2026 Group Info!

    This consultation group is designed for Certified Synergetic Play Therapists and Providers seeking continued growth, connection, and integration of the Synergetic Play Therapy model in their clinical work! This group will meet once a month for six months, each for 90 minutes, and will be led by Certified Synergetic Play Therapy Supervisor and Synergetic Play Therapy Consultant, Khristine Rolfe! Each group consultation offers an opportunity to…
    • Bring clinical cases and questions for discussion and reflection through an SPT lens
    • Deepen your understanding of the therapist’s/provider's use of self and how your internal state impacts the therapeutic process
    • Explore themes of activation, regulation, and authenticity in your work with children, caregivers, and systems
    • Strengthen your capacity to conceptualize through nervous system awareness and energetic attunement
    • Receive support, feedback, and inspiration from a community of fellow Certified SPTers, dedicated to ongoing professional and personal evolution!
    This consultation group is a space for continued embodiment of the SPT principles, a place to reflect on your own process as a therapist/provider, and to reconnect with the heart of Synergetic Play Therapy - the relationship between therapist/provider, child, and nervous system. *Full participation in this group meets the 8-hour consultation pre-requisite for the Level 3 Becoming a Certified Synergetic Play Therapy Supervisor Program.  Keep scrolling for more details!
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    Holding Space in Hard Times (Live Webinar Series)

    $0.00

    Registration Has CLOSED for the May 6th Webinar!

    Stay Tuned for the Next 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 May live webinar!
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  • Group Consultation for Certified Synergetic Play Therapists and Providers (January 2026)

    $450.00

    REGISTRATION IS FULL!!!

    Stay Tuned for July 2026 Group Info!

    This consultation group is designed for Certified Synergetic Play Therapists and Providers seeking continued growth, connection, and integration of the Synergetic Play Therapy model in their clinical work! This group will meet once a month for six months, each for 90 minutes, and will be led by Certified Synergetic Play Therapy Supervisor and Synergetic Play Therapy Consultant, Khristine Rolfe! Each group consultation offers an opportunity to…
    • Bring clinical cases and questions for discussion and reflection through an SPT lens
    • Deepen your understanding of the therapist’s/provider's use of self and how your internal state impacts the therapeutic process
    • Explore themes of activation, regulation, and authenticity in your work with children, caregivers, and systems
    • Strengthen your capacity to conceptualize through nervous system awareness and energetic attunement
    • Receive support, feedback, and inspiration from a community of fellow Certified SPTers, dedicated to ongoing professional and personal evolution!
    This consultation group is a space for continued embodiment of the SPT principles, a place to reflect on your own process as a therapist/provider, and to reconnect with the heart of Synergetic Play Therapy - the relationship between therapist/provider, child, and nervous system. *Full participation in this group meets the 8-hour consultation pre-requisite for the Level 3 Becoming a Certified Synergetic Play Therapy Supervisor Program.  Keep scrolling for more details!
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  • Group Consultation for Certified Synergetic Play Therapists and Providers (July 2026)

    $450.00

    Registration closes July 9th, 2026, at 12pm Mountain Time (Denver) (or until groups are full!)

    This consultation group is designed for Certified Synergetic Play Therapists and Providers seeking continued growth, connection, and integration of the Synergetic Play Therapy model in their clinical work! This group will meet once a month for six months, each for 90 minutes, and will be led by a Certified Synergetic Play Therapy Supervisor and Synergetic Play Therapy Consultant.  Each group consultation offers an opportunity to…
    • Bring clinical cases and questions for discussion and reflection through an SPT lens
    • Deepen your understanding of the therapist’s/provider's use of self and how your internal state impacts the therapeutic process
    • Explore themes of activation, regulation, and authenticity in your work with children, caregivers, and systems
    • Strengthen your capacity to conceptualize through nervous system awareness and energetic attunement
    • Receive support, feedback, and inspiration from a community of fellow Certified SPTers, dedicated to ongoing professional and personal evolution!
    This consultation group is a space for continued embodiment of the SPT principles, a place to reflect on your own process as a therapist/provider, and to reconnect with the heart of Synergetic Play Therapy - the relationship between therapist/provider, child, and nervous system. Full participation in this group meets the 8-hour consultation pre-requisite for the Level 3 Becoming a Certified Synergetic Play Therapy Supervisor Program. There are two Group Consultation options to choose from:
    • GROUP A - Wednesdays at 9 AM Mountain Time (Denver) with Polly Douglass
    • GROUP B - Thursdays at 5 PM Mountain Time (Denver) with Katherine Eastlake
     Please use the dropdown menu, below, to register for your chosen group. *Keep scrolling for details including exact dates for each Group Consultation option.
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