Therapists and clinicians are continually impacted by the experiences of the clients they support—especially when working with trauma, crisis, or significant life challenges. While we may not always recognize it, the therapeutic process can place us directly in the emotional and physiological experience of another person.
As we listen, observe, and engage in play, we track our clients’ verbal and nonverbal communication. Through this attunement, we gain insight into what may be happening within them—and our own nervous systems can respond in kind. We may experience fear, anxiety, sadness, overwhelm, or other emotional states alongside our clients.
This shared experience is an important part of therapeutic connection, but it can also contribute to secondary traumatization. In this free, one-hour webinar, we’ll explore how therapists and clinicians can recognize and navigate the impact of their work while reconnecting with themselves both inside and outside the therapy room.
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.”
“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!”
“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!”