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2025-2026 Synergetic Play Therapy® Certification Online Program (Level 2)

2025-2026 Synergetic Play Therapy® Certification Program

Early Bird Pricing Application Deadline is April 1, 2025 Final Application Deadline is June 16, 2025
You've already seen the powerful impact of Synergetic Play Therapy through the Level 1 Introductory program—now, imagine what’s possible when you take your skills even further. The Synergetic Play Therapy Certification program is designed to help you embody the therapeutic skills that will unlock profound transformation for both you and your clients. Imagine feeling more attuned, confident, and capable in every session—able to guide your clients through breakthroughs that go beyond the surface. As one participant put it, “I already got my money’s worth in just the first day!” Are you ready to embody the next level of healing and authenticity? Start your journey now to discover how this program can transform your practice.
*Keep scrolling to learn about program dates, cost, learning objectives, scholarship opportunities, CE credit hours, and more!

If you are ready to submit your application, click "Add to Cart" below to pay the $150 application fee. Once payment is confirmed, you will be sent a link to complete the online application!

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2025-2026 SPT Certification Program Retreats (Certified SPTers Only)
Registration closes July 30, 2025, for the 3.5 Day Learning Retreat!
Did you know that as an esteemed alumnus of the Synergetic Play Therapy Certification program, you have the opportunity to return to the online learning retreats and join new cohorts of the Certification program - eager, possibly terrified, and ready to be inspired? (Remember that?)
Why Come Back?

As part of the ongoing commitment to keep the teaching of Synergetic Play Therapy ever-evolving, we continue to update the Certification program content. By returning to the online learning retreats, you will:

Be reminded of the power of the SPT Tenets

Receive some of the most up-to-date and current understanding of interpersonal neurobiology and SPT theory

Practice your Synergetic Play Therapy skills with play, sand, and art

Have the opportunity to do your own personal work toward growth and transformation

"Come home" to yourself and find even more ways to be fearlessly authentic

Inspire the new cohort of aspiring Certified SPTers and share your own genius

AND, meet FULL SPT Credential/Recertification requirements!

If you are ready to get back into community, refresh your SPT learning, and feel the excitement of the new SPTers on their own Certification journey, we would like to invite you back to join us for the 2025-2026 Synergetic Play Therapy Certification program online learning retreats! "I am always excited to repeat the retreats as an alumni for three reasons. First, there is always new information to be had. Second, each time I hear the information that Lisa imparts, I hear it in a different way. Lastly, it is so wonderful to be in such a supportive environment with like-minded people. I can’t get enough!" - Johanna Simmons, Certified Synergetic Play Therapist and Supervisor
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September 2025 In-Person Introduction to Synergetic Play Therapy® Program (SPT Credential Renewal/Recertification) – Brisbane, Australia
Space is Very Limited! Sign Up TODAY to Reserve Your Spot!
Renewal of the Certified Synergetic Play Therapist or Certified Synergetic Play Provider credential is required every 3 years. In order to renew, students must complete an approved program focused on principle SPT concepts and submit a CE Verification Form to the Institute as confirmation. This program meets FULL SPT Credential Renewal/Recertification requirements for the Certified Synergetic Play Therapist/Certified Synergetic Play Provider credential! During the 3-Day In-Person Introduction to Synergetic Play Therapy program, you will have the opportunity to go back to the foundational understandings and tenets of Synergetic Play Therapy. Likely, the first time you took a Level 1 Introductory course/program, you spent the majority of your time trying to orient towards a new way of being in the playroom while grabbing ahold of some of the details of the Synergetic Play Therapy philosophy. This is why it is so important to go back to the basics every few years, to review and stay up to date on the most current information. Now you have the opportunity to do so and fill in the missing details in your understanding IN PERSON! Introduction to Synergetic Play Therapy Recertification Program Requirements:

Attend and participate fully in 3 days of in-person training in Brisbane, Australia

Complete additional online video lessons

Complete an Integration Assignment to help you reflect on and demonstrate your learning

*For program details and objectives, see below
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September 2025 In-Person Introduction to Synergetic Play Therapy® Program (Level 1) – Brisbane, Australia
Learn a solid play therapy theory that combines the power of play with interpersonal neurobiology in Brisbane, Australia!

Registration Deadline is August 29, 2025 | Space is Limited! Reserve Your Spot Today!

Use Early Bird Coupon Code “Brisbane2025” for $50 USD off until May 6th, 2025!

Click here to experience how you can transform you and your child clients from the inside out!
You asked and we answered! For those of you who have wanted to enroll in our signature Level 1 Introduction to Synergetic Play Therapy program, but are seeking an in-person experience, this program is for you! Have you been searching for ways to create a deeper impact for your clients? Or perhaps you are wanting to improve or learn more about...

Becoming an external regulator to support children with integration and repatterning the activation of their nervous system.

Supporting healing at deeper levels through right brain to right brain attuned communication

Teaching children interoceptive (body) awareness (...the key ingredient for self-regulation and co-regulation)

Creating a neuroception of safety for a child when emotional flooding happens

Setting boundaries with the brain in mind to not minimize, shame or shut down the child's play, but keep them engaged in their therapy process

Building collaborative relationships with caregivers to support their child's therapeutic process

Developing goals, tracking a child's therapeutic process, and translating what's happening during the child's therapy session to their caregiver(s) and others in the world

Helping children develop a secure attachment to themselves (...a foundation of resilience)

Applying SPT concepts from a cultural lens for a more inclusive and culturally sensitive clinical orientation where a client's unique experiences and needs are honored

How to feel a little more like YOU in the therapy process (...because we know inauthenticity is the fastest way to burnout and compassion fatigue)

And so much more!

"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

Join the growing number of mental health professionals, those in related roles (Child Life Specialists, School Counselors, Occupational Therapists, Coaches, etc.), and parents/caregivers who are learning SPT!

Check out what past students had to say about their experiences here.
Keep scrolling to learn about program dates, cost, learning objectives, scholarship opportunities, CE credit hours, and more.
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September 2025 In-Person Introduction to Synergetic Play Therapy® Program (Brisbane, Australia) (Payment Plan)
Learn a solid play therapy theory that combines the power of play with interpersonal neurobiology in Brisbane, Australia!

Registration Deadline is August 29, 2025 | Space is Limited! Reserve Your Spot Today!

Use Early Bird Coupon Code “Brisbane2025” for $50 USD off until May 6th, 2025!

Click here to experience how you can transform you and your child clients from the inside out!
You asked and we answered! For those of you who have wanted to enroll in our signature Level 1 Introduction to Synergetic Play Therapy program, but are seeking an in-person experience, this program is for you! Have you been searching for ways to create a deeper impact for your clients? Or perhaps you are wanting to improve or learn more about...

Becoming an external regulator to support children with integration and repatterning the activation of their nervous system.

Supporting healing at deeper levels through right brain to right brain attuned communication

Teaching children interoceptive (body) awareness (...the key ingredient for self-regulation and co-regulation)

Creating a neuroception of safety for a child when emotional flooding happens

Setting boundaries with the brain in mind to not minimize, shame or shut down the child's play, but keep them engaged in their therapy process

Building collaborative relationships with caregivers to support their child's therapeutic process

Developing goals, tracking a child's therapeutic process, and translating what's happening during the child's therapy session to their caregiver(s) and others in the world

Helping children develop a secure attachment to themselves (...a foundation of resilience)

Applying SPT concepts from a cultural lens for a more inclusive and culturally sensitive clinical orientation where a client's unique experiences and needs are honored

How to feel a little more like YOU in the therapy process (...because we know inauthenticity is the fastest way to burnout and compassion fatigue)

And so much more!

"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

Join the growing number of mental health professionals, those in related roles (Child Life Specialists, School Counselors, Occupational Therapists, Coaches, etc.), and parents/caregivers who are learning SPT!

Check out what past students had to say about their experiences here.
Keep scrolling to learn about program dates, cost, learning objectives, scholarship opportunities, CE credit hours, and more.
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The Business of Therapy 2025 (Sydney, Australia)

Get $100 USD OFF until July 11th, 2025, when you use the Early Bird coupon code Sydney100 at checkout!
For the first time ever, Lisa Dion is taking The Business of Therapy course international! Join Lisa September 6th-8th, 2025, in beautiful Sydney, Australia! This course will be held at the Hilton Sydney in Sydney's central business district.
Hear what past The Business of Therapy participants have to say about the course in the video below!

We are also bringing back the exclusive VIP Experience! First offered in 2024 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, 20 attendees on a first-come-first-serve basis will have the chance to join Lisa for 4 additional hours on the final day of the course and dive into more invaluable insights - Lisa will personally guide you through a series of exercises designed to fine-tune your plans and propel you toward success! The VIP pass also comes with special surprises along the way, focused time with Lisa, and, to top it off, a night out in Sydney together (should you wish to join)! Lisa will also be hosting a virtual "meet and greet" for VIPs only prior to the first day of the course to share details about the VIP Experience and begin to discuss your goals!
"Attending The Business of Therapy has been nothing short of transformational for my business journey year after year! [In 2024] I joined the VIP experience, and WOW, it was a total game-changer! The extra time with Lisa provided invaluable clarity, awareness, and direction for my business path. I left feeling inspired, laser-focused, and ready to take bold, strategic action." - Liliana Baylon
Keep scrolling for course details such as the course cost, the course schedule, learning objectives, and more!

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Becoming a Certified Synergetic Play Therapy Supervisor Program 2025 (Level 3)
Applications have closed! Thank you to all who applied!
Becoming a Certified Synergetic Play Therapy Supervisor isn’t just about offering guidance—it’s about embodying the core tenets of Synergetic Play Therapy and creating an environment where growth and transformation can happen for both you and your supervisees. In this program, you will:

Learn to establish strong, trusting supervisory relationships using SPT principles, understanding how to assess supervisees at different stages of their development and guide their growth.

Explore complex ethical dilemmas, including how to manage dual relationships, maintain authenticity, and apply legal and ethical considerations in the supervision process.

Master cultural awareness and humility by applying SPT tenets through a cultural opportunity lens, supporting therapists in navigating diversity in their clinical work.

Enhance your supervisory skills by using reflective practice to empower supervisees to explore their therapeutic work and personal development, while also reflecting on your own patterns as a supervisor.

This newly revamped program is designed to ensure you’re equipped to provide a supervision experience that promotes both personal and professional growth in your supervisees. With 34.5 hours of training through live webinars, recorded lessons, and hands-on consultation, you’ll finish this program feeling empowered in your role as a supervisor. ***Before submitting your application, please review the APPLICATION CHECKLIST to ensure you have all of the necessary documents and meet all program requirements!
Applications have closed! Please contact the Institute with any questions.
For full program details including program prerequisites, program cost, live webinar dates, and CE Credit Hour information, keep scrolling!
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The Business of Therapy 2025 (Sydney, Australia) – 2 Month Payment Plan

Get $100 USD OFF until July 11th, 2025, when you use the Early Bird coupon code Sydney100 at checkout!
For the first time ever, Lisa Dion is taking The Business of Therapy course international! Join Lisa September 6th-8th, 2025, in beautiful Sydney, Australia! This course will be held at the Hilton Sydney in Sydney's central business district.
Hear what past The Business of Therapy Participants have to say about the course in the video below!

We are also bringing back the exclusive VIP Experience! First offered in 2024 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, 20 attendees on a first-come-first-serve basis will have the chance to join Lisa for 4 additional hours on the final day of the course and dive into more invaluable insights - Lisa will personally guide you through a series of exercises designed to fine-tune your plans and propel you toward success! The VIP pass also comes with special surprises along the way, focused time with Lisa, and, to top it off, a night out in Sydney together (should you wish to join)! Lisa will also be hosting a virtual "meet and greet" for VIPs only prior to the first day of the course to share details about the VIP Experience and begin to discuss your goals!
"Attending The Business of Therapy has been nothing short of transformational for my business journey year after year! [In 2024] I joined the VIP experience, and WOW, it was a total game-changer! The extra time with Lisa provided invaluable clarity, awareness, and direction for my business path. I left feeling inspired, laser-focused, and ready to take bold, strategic action.” – Liliana Baylon
Keep scrolling for course details such as the course cost, the course schedule, learning objectives, and more!

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Playing by the Rules: Navigating Legal Processes for Play Therapists

When play therapy intersects with the legal system, play therapists often find themselves in unfamiliar territory. Navigating legal processes can be daunting without proper guidance, leaving therapists feeling uncertain and ill-prepared to advocate for their clients effectively. Learn what you need to know to steer through the legal system with ease and confidence. You’ll leave this presentation empowered to effectively advocate for your clients, ensuring their voices are heard and their needs are met. Scroll down for all of the course details!

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Play Therapy with Sexually Traumatized Children

Children who have been sexually traumatized are often in need of our clinical services. Both directive and non-directive play therapy approaches provide these traumatized children with healing and the repair of losses associated with sexual trauma, such as innocence, trust, and appropriate boundaries. In this course you will develop your expertise and become a more effective advocate for your child clients with the knowledge and insight offered through this presentation. You will learn about sexual development in children, the psychological markers of sexual trauma, and the special issues these children present in play therapy, including: consulting with non-offending parents, dealing with the powerful impact of countertransference, and setting limits. Scroll down for all of the course details!

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Creating Affirming Play Therapy Spaces for Transgender & Gender-Diverse Children & Their Families

Transgender and gender-diverse children face unique challenges in navigating their identities and experiences. Their families face challenges, too, but can often be fearful of voicing them due to worries about how others may perceive them. Clinicians are often well meaning but can do unintended harm due to the blind spots they are not aware of when working with this population. Play therapy offers a dynamic and effective approach to support these children and their families in understanding and expressing themselves in a safe and affirming environment, given the appropriate knowledge offered by the clinician. This workshop aims to equip therapists with the knowledge, skills, and confidence necessary to provide effective and affirming play therapy for transgender and gender-diverse children - and their families! Scroll down for all of the course details!

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At the Intersection of Trauma, Language, and Culture
This dynamic, two-hour video course delves into the intricate interplay between trauma, neurocognitive processes, and communication patterns, shedding light on the challenges therapists face when working with survivors of trauma, especially those from culturally diverse backgrounds or with language barriers. Did you know that trauma's profound impact on neurocognitive functioning can significantly influence communication dynamics within therapeutic settings? This, coupled with cultural and linguistic disparities, can pose an added challenge when trying to establish rapport and foster healing with clients, particularly among Limited English Proficient or Deaf/Hard of Hearing individuals! Join Mila Golovine, President & CEO of Masterword. and Lisa Dion, Founder & President of the Synergetic Play Therapy Institute as they navigate the intersections of cultural competency, trauma-informed therapy, and effective communication strategies. You will also get insights into enhancing the therapeutic alliance, fostering better client engagement, and ultimately improving therapeutic outcomes! Key highlights include:

Understanding how trauma affects neurocognitive processes and communication patterns.

Exploring cultural competence in therapy and its significance in trauma recovery.

Identifying challenges and strategies for effective communication with clients from diverse backgrounds.

Best practices for working with Limited English Proficient or Deaf/Hard of Hearing clients.

Practical techniques to promote therapeutic alliance and engagement.

Ethical considerations and sensitivity when utilizing interpreters in therapy sessions.

Don't miss this chance to learn actionable insights and tools to navigating the complexities of trauma, culture, and language and to more effectively meet your clients at this complex intersection!
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