• Explore FREE Webinars to Support Your Journey

    In response to COVID-19, the Synergetic Play Therapy Institute began offering free webinars to address the challenges, stress and impact that therapists, teachers, parents, and those on the frontlines were facing. Since then, we've continued to offer free webinars to support you on your professional and personal life's journey. Please enjoy free access to these very special webinars. You may view and share it with as many people as you feel it would help.
  • Early Bird Payment Plan: 9 Months:  $478 USD, Online | $641 AUD 12 Months:  $364 USD, Online | $488 AUD **Save! Get $500 (US Dollars) or $670 (Australian Dollars) off the full cost of the course when you pay in full AND by the early bird deadline for a massive discount!!* Early bird deadline depends on which course you are currently in or have taken in the past. Payment must be made 30 days from your early bird deadline.  [aelia_currency_selector_widget title="Select your currency based on the retreat location you would like to attend and wait for the page to refresh before adding to cart." widget_type="dropdown"]    
  • Payment Plan Total 9 Months: $489 USD per month, North America | $656 AUD per month, Australia 12 Months: $374 USD per month,, North America | $501 AUD per month, Australia   [aelia_currency_selector_widget title="Select your currency based on the retreat location you would like to attend and wait for the page to refresh before adding to cart." widget_type="dropdown"]
  • Early Bird Payment Plan: 9 Months:  $478 USD, Online | $641 AUD 12 Months:  $364 USD, Online | $488 AUD **Save! Get $500 (US Dollars) or $670 (Australian Dollars) off the full cost of the course when you pay in full AND by the early bird deadline for a massive discount!!* Early bird deadline depends on which course you are currently in or have taken in the past. Payment must be made 30 days from your early bird deadline.  [aelia_currency_selector_widget title="Select your currency based on the retreat location you would like to attend and wait for the page to refresh before adding to cart." widget_type="dropdown"]    
  • As a graduate of the Synergetic Play Therapy Certification program, you now have access to the SPT Certified Community, a one-stop-shop for resources, important updates, and a community of other Certified Synergetic Play Therapists and Certified Synergetic Play Providers looking to connect with YOU! So what is the SPT Certified Community Membership? This Membership is an opportunity for MORE! More engagement, more opportunities to connect and build relationships, More support, and More content to deepen your learning! By signing up for the SPT Certified Community Membership you are gaining access to exclusive content:
    • Monthly LIVE Webinars with Lisa and Special Guest Teachers
    • Monthly Circle of Support Gatherings (NEW!)
    • Yoga + Mindfulness Classes (NEW!)
    • Access to the full Webinar Library with 70 webinars and counting
    • Access to Bonus Video Content
    • Surprise discounts on SPTI courses and trainings (NEW!)
    • Continued personal and professional transformation
    For more information about the SPT Certifed Community Membership, Click Here! All of this and more for $30 USD/month! By signing up for $30 USD/month, your membership will automatically renew each month, maintaining your access to all of the exclusive content! There is now also an option to purchase a full year upfront, 12 months for $299 USD (a savings of over $60 USD annually!) By choosing this annual option, you will gain access to the exclusive content for a full year, 12 months. When your 12 months conclude, all you have to do is come back to this page and sign up for another year, or go month to month, to continue accessing the Membership! Use the dropdown menu below to select the payment option that works best for you.
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  • As a graduate of the Synergetic Play Therapy® Certification program, you now have access to the SPT Certified Community, which will serve as the place for you to keep up with important announcements, upcoming events, and information related specifically to you - a Certified Synergetic Play Therapist or Certified Synergetic Play Provider. This online gathering place is our gift to you as a thank you for choosing to be a part of the SPT Certified Community! We are so grateful to have such an expansive community and hope the SPT Certified Community will become somewhere for you to land, to connect, and to be inspired! All graduates of the SPT Certification program are welcome! Simply click  "Add to Cart" below to join us! Once you have purchased this FREE product, you will be able to access the SPT Certified Community through your online learning platform! We can't wait to share this space with you!! If you have any questions or need support please email info@synergeticplaytherapy.com.
  • COME BACK TO REVIEW, REFRESH, & KEEP LEARNING KEY INTRODUCTORY CONCEPTS OF SYNERGETIC PLAY THERAPY - FOR FREE!

    JANUARY 2025 - JUNE 2025

    As a previous student of any Level 1 Introductory program (Online/In-person Introduction to Synergetic Play Therapy, Synergetic Play Therapy Supplemental, Synergetic Play Therapy Intensive), you are invited to come back for this FREE Introduction to Synergetic Play Therapy Refresher course. Each month, you will get access to short videos that highlight important and key introductory concepts of Synergetic Play Therapy. These videos will be followed up by a monthly LIVE one-hour webinar with Judy Norman, Certified Synergetic Play Therapy Teacher, Certified Synergetic Play Therapy Supervisor, and Co-instructor, along with Lisa, for the Synergetic Play Therapy Certification program, for an opportunity to come back into community. That’s six new opportunities to review, connect, and deepen your learning of the basic principles of Synergetic Play Therapy! Plus, you’ll get access to handouts and additional resources/short videos to keep the learning going. During the webinars, Judy will add in new understandings, as well as help you review, deepen, and continue to apply the basic principles and key concepts of Synergetic Play Therapy into your clinical practice or daily life. Plus, Lisa is constantly learning herself and updating the Synergetic Play Therapy teachings, so this course will also give you the opportunity to hear new nuances and insights as they have been added to the Level 1 program. This course is only open to those who have already completed a Level 1 SPT Introductory program. Please contact info@synergeticplaytherapy.com if you have questions.

    For more details, see below.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Sale!

    On Your Mark, Get Set, GO!

    Don’t miss out—these 4 discounted 1-hour online courses are available at 50% off starting today through February 8th! Thank you for joining us for a one-of-a-kind celebration: the Annual Online Play It Forward Symposium! This event supports the Synergetic Play Therapy Foundation and provides training scholarships for therapists worldwide. Happening this week only (February 2nd–8th) and in honor of International Play Therapy Week, we’re thrilled to offer 4 brand-new online courses presented by 4 incredible play therapists—all at 50% off for this week only! You can choose to purchase one, two, or all four courses—whatever works best for you!

    Why This Matters:

    • Access to Education: Every registration funds scholarships, making essential training accessible to play therapists around the world.
    • Celebrating Connection: During International Play Therapy Week, we’re spotlighting how many ways therapists can support one another and and create meaningful change for children and families.
    • Therapists Helping Therapists: Your participation directly supports an inspired future for clinicians everywhere.
    This online symposium is more than training—it’s a movement! It’s about showing up for your clients, your colleagues, and the future of play therapy.

    Ready to dive in?

    Check out the course descriptions below. To view specific details and objectives, click the link to the right of each course title.
  • From the dad with doubts to the mom with mixed emotions, not all parents are sold on the idea of play therapy. The resistant parent is a parent who may have questions, shame, or confusion about the process. This webinar explores how to encourage parental understanding of the power of play and why it's a key step in helping children heal.
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