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Level 1 Introduction to Synergetic Play Therapy (ONLINE) Payment Plan

From: $236.05 / month for 6 months
Registration NOW OPEN for the June 2026 Online Introduction to Synergetic Play Therapy Program!

Register by May 12, 2026, for Early Bird pricing ($50 USD off total cost)!
Are you ready to learn a transformative play therapy approach that combines the power of play with the latest in interpersonal neurobiology?
Discover the Program:
The level 1 Introduction to Synergetic Play Therapy program is designed for both beginning and experienced practitioners, offering the tools to deepen your understanding of play therapy and apply cutting-edge neuroscience in your practice. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll explore:
Regulation:

Become an external regulator to support repatterning a child's nervous system for integration and healing.

Learn how to teach a child interoceptive (body) awareness (the key ingredient for self-regulation and co-regulation).

Understand how nervous system activation connects to mental health symptoms.

The Brain & Neuroscience:

Learn how to create a neuroception of safety during emotional flooding.

Set boundaries that support brain integration while keeping children engaged in therapy.

Use reflections and responses that target multiple areas of the brain for deeper healing.

Collaborative Relationships:

Build effective partnerships with caregivers to support the therapeutic process.

Help caregivers recognize that all behaviors make sense, even challenging ones.

Set goals, track a child's therapeutic progress, and translate the child's play to their caregivers and others.

Authenticity & Congruence:

Use therapist authenticity to promote profound client change and prevent burnout.

Explore aggressive play, sand, and art through the lenses of regulation, mindfulness, and attachment.

Cultivate cultural sensitivity to honor the unique experiences and needs of each client.

Join the growing number of mental health professionals and those in related roles (child life specialists, school counselors, occupational therapists, etc.) who are learning Synergetic Play Therapy!

“I’m learning Synergetic Play Therapy with Lisa Dion after over 20 years of providing play therapy and 10+ years of providing play therapy training and supervision. I'm here today to tell you that what she is teaching is a game changer. Every one of us needs to understand in an embodied way what it means to combine neurobiology and relationship as the foundation of all the work we are doing with clients, but also with colleagues, friends, family members and SELF. Much of what I’m learning, I've known and done intuitively for years but it is SO liberating to connect the dots and have an understanding through the neurobiological lens of WHY we need to utilize and trust what we feel in our own bodies when in connection with another person.”
Lynn Louise Wonders
“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
“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
“This [program] was a perfect combination of understanding the current science/research, gaining clinical understanding and learning new practical skills in order to find the perfect balance of how to work with clients and their families.”
Kaity Sollenberger
“This [program] really was more of an experience. I connected with myself on a deeper level and feel it is going to help me immensely in my work. Lisa explained the content in a simple way that I was able to understand, including multiple learning tools to solidify concepts. It was phenomenal!”
Kayla Barnett

Upcoming Registration Deadlines:

June 2026 Online Introduction to Synergetic Play Therapy Program

Early Bird Registration Deadline: May 12, 2026

Final Registration Deadline: June 22, 2026, 12pm Mountain Time (Denver)

October 2026 Online Introduction to Synergetic Play Therapy Program

Registration Opens: June 22, 2026, 12pm Mountain Time (Denver)

For full program details including cost, dates, learning objectives, and more, keep scrolling!
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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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FREE: Harnessing the Power of “Shoulds” & Negative Self Talk

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In this workshop, participants will delve into the world of "shoulds" and negative self-talk; those internalized expectations and societal norms that often shape our thoughts, behaviors, and decisions while influencing our lives, physiology, and well-being. During this hour, we will uncover the complex interplay of factors that contribute to the formation of "shoulds" and most importantly, the unique role they play in our psychology. Understanding how “shoulds” and negative self-talk form, the connection they have with our physiology, and the purpose behind them will help you reframe these patterns as valuable feedback systems on the pathway toward authenticity and congruency. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to harness the power of “shoulds” and negative self-talk for personal growth and self-discovery! And, one of the best parts is that you will be able to take this information and have a better understanding of what is happening with your clients and loved ones, as well!

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LFTP Ep. 77 Working with Emotional Age in Play Therapy

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In this episode of Lessons From The Playroom, we will talk about the concept of emotional age and its profound impact on therapeutic interactions with children. Through insightful discussion and practical examples, participants will explore the distinction between chronological and emotional age, gaining valuable tools to assess and attune to a child's emotional state. Participants will learn strategies to recognize emotional regression in children and themselves, fostering deeper levels of empathy and understanding. By understanding and working with emotional age, therapists can better support children through their healing journey, creating a nurturing environment for growth and development. Course details below.

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LFTP Ep. 66 Lying in Play Therapy

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In this episode of Lessons From The Playroom Podcast, we delve into the intricate world of children's lying behavior in this thought-provoking. Participants explored the underlying motives and protective patterns driving lying behavior, challenging traditional views on honesty. Through real-world examples and practical strategies, learn to create a neuroception of safety that fosters trust and authenticity. Gain insights into recognizing lying patterns and responding therapeutically to promote honesty and connection. This Lessons From The Playroom episode offers valuable tools and techniques for caregivers and professionals seeking to navigate lying behavior with empathy and understanding, ultimately fostering meaningful relationships with children. Course details below.

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June 2024 Introduction to Synergetic Play Therapy® (SPT Credential Renewal/Recertification)

$400.00
Join us for an opportunity to go back to the basics (and meet full Recertification requirements for your Certified Synergetic Play Therapist or Certified Synergetic Play Provider credential!)

Registration deadline is June 17th, 2024, 12pm Mountain Time, Denver
Renewal of the Certified Synergetic Play Therapist or Certified Synergetic Play Provider credential is required every 3 years. In order to renew, students must earn at least 18 hours of CE credits specific to Synergetic Play Therapy. Excess hours may not be rolled over into the next 3 year cycle. If CE credits are not submitted, students will no longer be able to use the title Certified Synergetic Play Therapist or Certified Synergetic Play Provider until renewal occurs. This course meets the full requirement of renewing your Certified Synergetic Play Therapist or Certified Synergetic Play Provider credential. During the Online Introduction to Synergetic Play Therapy Recertification 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 your Level 1 Introduction to Synergetic Play Therapy program (whether it was this course or an intensive), 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 (and the information gets updated too!) and now you have the opportunity to do so and fill in the missing details in your understanding and to also confirm what you have fully integrated! Plus this Intro program has undergone some amazing changes in 2023 with new/updated content and teachings. Learn more about the changes here! “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 Renewal Program Requirements:

Attend and take notes at all 3 live webinars (see dates below)

Complete each video module and take notes on the provided handouts, indicating the date you watched each module

Complete an Integration Assignment to help you reflect on your learning.

Upload all of your course notes and Integration Assignment to a shared Google Drive folder, provided by the Institute.

*For program details and objectives, see below.
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Custom Payment Plan (Whitney McDaniel)

$179.00 / month for 8 months

Please use this payment plan to begin your custom installment plan of $179/month for 8 months toward your balance of $1,432 USD for the 2023-2024 Synergetic Play Therapy Certification program. Please contact the Institute with any questions, info@synergeticplaytherapy.com.

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January 2024 Online Intro to SPT – Payment Plan (Erin Bennetts)

$151.25 / month for 6 months
JOIN US FOR OUR SIGNATURE PROGRAM AND GROW AS A PROFESSIONAL!

Registration deadline is January 22nd, 2024, 12pm Mountain Time, Denver

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Have you been searching for ways to create a deeper impact for your clients? Or perhaps you are:

Looking for game-changing concepts, ideas, and techniques to repattern a child's nervous system and become a more effective external regulator in the playroom?

Wanting to experience aggressive play, sand, and art from the perspectives of nervous system regulation, attunement, attachment, mindfulness and authenticity?

Feeling burned out and want to find ways to come back to yourself or feel "green" again, like a new therapist full of curiosity and liveliness?

Curious how to create a neuroception of safety for both the child and the caregiver to experience deeper integration?

Wanting to learn a solid play therapy theory that combines the powers of play with interpersonal neurobiology?

Or just wanting to feel a little more like YOU in the play therapy process?

Online Introduction to Synergetic Play Therapy® is a 32-hour program that takes you on a journey to explore the neuroscience behind what is happening in the play therapy process, how to repattern a child's nervous system, and what it means to become an external regulator in the playroom.
You will learn how to effectively work with caregivers and what it means to create a neuroception of safety allowing both the child and the caregiver to have a deeper integration.

And if this wasn't enough, you will come to understand the magic of aggressive play, sand and art from the perspectives of nervous system regulation, attunement, attachment, mindfulness, and authenticity.

You'll learn all this while also learning how to avoid burnout and compassion fatigue. Come discover what showing up in the playroom truly means and explore what is happening in the play therapy process, how change occurs, and ultimately what it takes to help children heal at profound levels. And the best part is, you get to be you on the journey!

Check out what past students had to say about their experiences in the course!

"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

*For program details and objectives, see below.
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Synergetic Play Therapy® Consultation

Price range: $70.00 through $140.00
You've landed in the right place! Whether you've had Synergetic Play Therapy® training and are searching for ongoing support in its application OR you're new to Synergetic Play Therapy® and would like to receive consultation through an SPT lens, we've got you covered! This is for you if you:

Have previously enrolled or are currently enrolled in an SPT course and want ongoing support to continue to learn and grow in your application of Synergetic Play Therapy®;

Have taken any of our 1-hr, 2-hr, 3-hr courses and would like consultation from an SPT lens;

Have ever attended an event or 2-day training with Lisa Dion and would like consultation to continue to integrate what you learned into your practice;

Or have never taken a course through the Synergetic Play Therapy Institute® and would just love consultation support from an SPT lens!

Use the dropdown menu below to select the duration of the individual consultation session you would like to purchase: Individual Consultation - 30 minutes, Individual Consultation - 50 minutes. For 50 min group consultation, please refer to the details in the description of this product. Then use the quantity tool to select how many of these sessions you would like to purchase and add to cart! If you're a student currently enrolled in the Online Introduction to Synergetic Play Therapy® course or the SPT Certification program and you need to "make-up" a required session, please CLICK HERE to be redirected to the correct product.
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