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WELCOME BACK!
As a The Business of Therapy alum, you know how much of an impact this course can have on you and your business goals! This year’s event will be held at the luxurious The Westin Riverwalk, San Antonio.Hear what fellow The Business of Therapy participants have to say about the course in the video below!
***VIP Experience is SOLD OUT!!**
Thank you to the 20 participants who have registered for the VIP Experience! If you'd like to be added to the waitlist for the VIP Experience, please contact the Institute. You must be registered for the In-Person course to be added to the waitlist. First offered in 2024, 20 in-person 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 to get feedback from Lisa and peers and to personalize your vision and plans! The VIP pass also comes with special surprises along the way and an optional social gathering at the end to connect with fellow VIPs! Lisa will also be hosting a virtual "meet and greet" for VIPs only prior to the first day of the course to clarify 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
*Please pay special attention to the in-person or online selection made when purchasing your course. You will not have the opportunity to switch your attendance from one format to the other after the registration deadline. -
Early Bird Pay In Full North/South America & Europe = $3900.00 USD Australia/Asia = $5230.00 AUD **Save! Get $500 (US Dollars) or $670 (Australian Dollars) off the full cost of the course when you pay in full AND by the early bird deadline for a massive discount!!* Early bird deadline depends on which course you are currently in or have taken in the past. Payment must be made 30 days from your early bird deadline. [aelia_currency_selector_widget title="Select your currency based on the retreat location you would like to attend and wait for the page to refresh before adding to cart." widget_type="dropdown"] -
Renewal of the Certified Synergetic Play Therapist™ credential is required every 3 years. In order to renew, students must earn at least 18 hours of CE credits specific to SPT. 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™ until renewal occurs. This course meets the full requirement of renewing your Certified Synergetic Play Therapist™ credential. During your Online Introduction to Synergetic Play Therapy® course, you will have the opportunity to go back to the foundational understandings and tenets of SPT. Likely the first time you took your introduction to SPT course (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 SPT 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! "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 on all 4 live webinars. Live attendance required.
- Complete each video module and take notes on the handouts, indicating the date you watched each module.
- Upload all of your course notes at the end of your course.
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Monthly Payment Plan Options: (Please note that the 20% organizational discount is included in the options below.) North/South America & Europe: 9-month Payment Plan, $430.00 USD 12-month Payment Plan, $322.00 USD Australia/Asia/Africa: 9-month Payment Plan, $616.00 AUD 12-month Payment Plan, $462.00 AUD [aelia_currency_selector_widget title="Select your currency based on your residential location and wait for the page to refresh before adding to cart." widget_type="dropdown"] -
2026-2027 Synergetic Play Therapy Certification Program
Please use this product to finalize your registration for the 2026-2027 Synergetic Play Therapy Certification Program. If paying before or by the Early Bird deadline, you may use the coupon code provided via email to apply your discount at checkout. The final payment deadline for this program is June 30, 2026. Program Cost by Tiers: Tier 1 - $4382 USD, Tier 2 - $3702 USD, Tier 3 - $3249 USD- Tier 1 Currencies: Bahamas (BSD), Bahrain (BHD), Cayman Islands (KYD), Europe (EUR), Gibraltar (GIP), Jordan (JOD), Kuwait (KWD), Oman (OMR), Switzerland (CHF), United Kingdom (GBP), United States (USD)
- Tier 2 Currencies: Australia (AUD), Bermuda (BMD), Brazil (BRL), Brunei (BND), Bulgaria (BGN), Canada (CAN), Figi (FJD), New Zealand (NZD), Panama (PAB), Singapore (SGD)
- Tier 3 Currencies: All other currencies not mentioned in Tier 1 or Tier 2
Looking to pay in installments? Click here for payment plan options.
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"The Intro to SPT class is the best class I have ever taken. There is no better training for counselors! I have a deeper understanding of the process and how to help children in the playroom. It has given me a whole new perspective and changed my life both personally and professionally. Being authentic allows you to be free. There are just no words to describe it!" -Nancy Asher The Live - Introduction to Synergetic Play Therapy™ is a 18-hour course 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 also 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 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! This payment link is for the 6 mandatory group consultations part of this course. Consultation is a mandatory part of the course to help you integrate what you learned …If you’d like, you can meet the Consultants here. Cost: $50.00 per session. 6 sessions. *For class details and objectives, see below.
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Monthly Payment Plan Options: North/South America & Europe: 9-month Payment Plan, $537.00 USD 12-month Payment Plan, $403.00 USD Australia/Asia/Africa: 9-month Payment Plan, $770.00 AUD 12-month Payment Plan, $578.00 AUD [aelia_currency_selector_widget title="Select your currency based on your residential location and wait for the page to refresh before adding to cart." widget_type="dropdown"]
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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.
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Pay in Full - Select one. USD = $4,000.00 CAD = $5,000.00 AUD = $5,500.00 [aelia_currency_selector_widget title="Select your currency based on the retreat location you would like to attend and wait for the page to refresh before adding to cart." widget_type="dropdown"] For example: If you reside in the US but want to attend the retreats in Canada you will choose the Canadian Currency, wait for the page to refresh, and then select your plan to add to your cart. -
In this 1.5 hour live webinar, Lisa will share her knowledge that she has acquired offering more specific "how to" action steps to help you create your business and launch your vision. Whether it is "how to write a book, how to publish a book, how to organize content for a course, how to hire people to work for you, how to leverage volunteers when then funds aren't there, now to write a business plan to receive money from a bank or investor" or something entirely different, Lisa will share with you what she has learned along the way. For course details, see below. -
Registration Deadline is March 13, 2026, at 12pm Mountain Time (Denver)
(Or until registration is full!)
This advanced level program, designed exclusively for those who have completed the Level 2 Synergetic Play Therapy Certification program, is an immersive, 4-day in-person experience offering an in-depth exploration of advanced Synergetic Play Therapy concepts. You’ll learn to apply these concepts across a broad spectrum of client groups and age ranges from children, caregivers, groups/families and teens/adults.This program meets FULL SPT Credential Renewal/Recertification requirements for the Certified Synergetic Play Therapist/Certified Synergetic Play Provider credential.
Throughout the program, you will engage in interactive learning experiences, including dynamic role-plays and live demonstrations. These activities will allow you to observe and influence real-time therapeutic scenarios, enhancing your Synergetic Play Therapy skills and theoretical understanding. Additionally, you’ll collaborate with fellow Certified SPTers, sharing insights and discussing complex cases to enrich your learning experience. This program is crafted to integrate your existing knowledge with advanced teachings, boosting your confidence and proficiency in Synergetic Play Therapy theory and tenets!Join us to expand your skills and deepen your practice, gaining valuable tools to enhance your therapeutic work with different client groups and across the lifespan!
*Keep scrolling for all of the program details and to read more about this year's venue!“The Advanced SPT training provided me with more clarity and capacity for my clients of all ages and was transformational on a deep personal level. I arrived feeling somewhat stuck in my work and left energized and inspired. I’d recommend this training to anyone wanting to explore SPT concepts more deeply and engage in meaningful personal growth.”
