In this 1-hour home study course, guest teacher Dr. Dee Ray explores the role of themes in the play therapy process and how they can deepen a therapist’s understanding of a child’s experience. You’ll learn where therapeutic themes emerge, how to identify common themes expressed through play, and how these themes often evolve over the course of treatment. As your ability to recognize patterns grows, so does your capacity to respond in ways that honor each child’s unique process.
Rather than searching for hidden meanings or trying to interpret every play sequence, this course offers a thoughtful framework for observing the themes that naturally unfold in therapy. By learning to recognize these recurring patterns, you’ll strengthen your ability to stay attuned to the child’s experience and allow their play to guide the therapeutic journey.
Presenter
Dee Ray
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!”