In this 1-hour home study course, you’ll explore the concept of neuroception of safety and its importance in the playroom through a Synergetic Play Therapy lens. You’ll deepen your understanding of the nervous system and how different states influence a child’s capacity to connect, play, and engage in therapy. You’ll also explore the therapist’s role in cultivating an environment where safety can be experienced—not only through what we say and do, but through our own regulated presence.
A key part of this work is learning how to stay connected to the child while also staying connected to yourself. You’ll explore the SPT concept of being “one foot in and one foot out” as a way of remaining regulated and present while navigating the intensity of the playroom.
Because when we understand that safety is an experience of the nervous system, we can begin to ask a different question: What is the child’s body experiencing in this moment, and how might my presence support a greater sense of safety?
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!”