February 2027 Level 1 In-Person Introduction to Synergetic Play Therapy Program — Vancouver, British Columbia

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Experience Synergetic Play Therapy in person in Vancouver, British Columbia and discover what happens when the power of play meets interpersonal neurobiology.

26 CE Credit Hours, NBCC Content Areas: Counseling Theory/Practice and the Counseling Relationship and Social and Cultural Foundations CE Credit Hours

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February 2027 Level 1 In-Person Introduction to Synergetic Play Therapy Program — Vancouver, British Columbia

February 2027 Level 1 In-Person Introduction to Synergetic Play Therapy Program — Vancouver, British Columbia

For those who have been wanting to experience our signature Level 1 Introduction to Synergetic Play Therapy program but have been looking for an in-person learning experience, this program is for you!

Join SPT Teachers Lisa Dion and Helen Ritchie for three immersive days of learning, connection, and experiential practice in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Early Bird Registration

Apply by November 9, 2026, and receive $50 USD off at checkout!

Whether you’re new to play therapy or an experienced clinician looking to deepen your work, this program offers a framework for understanding what is happening beneath the surface of children’s behavior and play.

You’ll explore how to:

  • Become an external regulator, helping children move toward greater integration and repattern states of nervous system activation
  • Use right-brain-to-right-brain attunement to support deeper connection and therapeutic change
  • Develop children’s interoceptive awareness—their ability to notice and understand what is happening inside their bodies—as a foundation for self-regulation and co-regulation
  • Create a neuroception of safety, particularly when emotional flooding and intensity arise
  • Set boundaries with the brain and nervous system in mind, without shaming, minimizing, or shutting down a child’s play
  • Partner more effectively with caregivers and help them understand the meaning behind their child’s behavior
  • Track the therapeutic process, develop meaningful goals, and translate what happens in the playroom into language caregivers can understand
  • Support children in developing a secure attachment to themselves as a foundation for resilience
  • Apply SPT principles through a cultural humility lens, honoring each child’s unique experiences, identity, and needs
  • Bring more of your authentic self into the therapeutic relationship—because when we disconnect from ourselves, we lose access to the attunement and presence that make this work possible

And, perhaps most importantly, you’ll begin to experience SPT—not simply learn about it.

“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

Program Cost by Tiers: Tier 1 – $1333 USD, Tier 2 – $1133 USD, Tier 3 – $999 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.

Presenter

Lisa Dion

Lisa Dion, LPC, RPT-S, is an international teacher, creator of Synergetic Play Therapy, founder and President of the Synergetic Play Therapy Institute.

Why Add SPT to Your Practice?

“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
“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

Cost

The Synergetic Play Therapy Institute recognizes the difference in currency strength across the world and has developed a pricing structure to support our global community. Please find your currency below to understand your payment options 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.

Program Cost by Tiers: Tier 1 – $1333 USD, Tier 2 – $1133 USD, Tier 3 – $999 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), Fiji (FJD), New Zealand (NZD), Panama (PAB), Singapore (SGD)
  • Tier 3 Currencies: All other currencies not mentioned in Tier 1 or Tier 2

Register by November 9, 2026, for Early Bird pricing ($50 USD off at checkout!)

Click here to learn about a payment plan option!

*If you are an organization interested in enrolling 4 or more of your employees in this program, please contact the Institute as you may qualify for a discount through the Synergetic Play Therapy Institute’s Organizational Partnership program.

About

  • Must have previously worked or currently be working with children.
  • Must have completed or be actively enrolled in a graduate level counseling/mental health program (or equivalent within your country) if you are hoping to obtain CE Credit Hours for the program.

The Introduction to Synergetic Play Therapy program includes approximately 32 hours of engagement through:

  • 18 hours of in-person training over 3 days
  • 2 additional video lessons on the topic of cultural humility
  • Bonus lesson on the topic of Synergetic Play Therapy and Teletherapy
  • Book Review on the required book
  • 6 Group Consultations with a Synergetic Play Therapy Consultant

*Group Consultation is a required component of the program and is designed to accommodate a variety of time zones. The six hours of consultation do not count toward CE Credit Hours.

 

Throughout the program, you’ll begin building a deeper understanding of the Synergetic Play Therapy framework and how it can transform the way you see and respond to children in the playroom.

We’ll explore the neuroscience behind what happens in play, how nervous system activation shapes behavior, what it means to become an external regulator, and how regulation supports integration.

You’ll also explore attachment, emotional age, interoception, aggression, sand, art, caregiver relationships, cultural humility, authenticity, and more—all through a Synergetic Play Therapy lens.

Please purchase the required book before the program begins: Aggression in Play Therapy: A Neurobiological Approach for Integrating Intensity by Lisa Dion. If you have not already purchased the required reading, you may find the book sold at the following Canadian retailers:

*The book is also currently available in Audio format, as well as Spanish, Japanese, Korean, and Turkish translations!

Early Bird Registration Deadline: November 9, 2026 ($50 USD off at checkout!)

Final Registration Deadline: February 5, 2027, 12 PM Mountain Time (Denver)

A full refund of the program fee, minus a $150 USD administrative fee, will be provided if the Synergetic Play Therapy Institute is notified within 30 calendar days of registration/enrollment in the program.

No refunds will be issued after 30 calendar days from the date of registration/enrollment in the program or after 4 weeks before the start of the program, whichever comes first. However, participants may transfer their payment to another program offered by the Institute or transfer their registration to a different year. Requests for transfers must be made at least 30 days before the start of the originally registered program.

In the case of an emergency situation that prevents participation in the program, please contact the Synergetic Play Therapy Institute directly to discuss your circumstances. Emergency considerations will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis at the Institute’s discretion.

Interested in Scholarship opportunities? Partial play therapy scholarships are offered through the Synergetic Play Therapy Foundation! For application details please visit the SPT Foundation Scholarship page.

*The Synergetic Play Therapy Institute and Synergetic Play Therapy Foundation are separate entities. Please address all scholarship-related questions to the Foundation, directly.

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