July 17th – 23rd, 2021 – (one day off in the middle) The Six-Day Synergetic Play Therapy® Intensive allows you to jump in and really experience the magic of Synergetic Play Therapy®! We hold these intensives regularly throughout the year, limiting this program to four people in order to permit extensive skill practice with individualized [...]

Exploring the Nervous System in the Playroom (Class 2) is part of the Online Introduction to Synergetic Play Therapy™ course, June 21st-November 19th. Class 2 Objectives: Explain the link between nervous system states and the symptoms that show up in the playroom Describe the importance of regulation in the playroom Demonstrate how the therapist can [...]

You likely know what we're talking about ... the feeling of never being "good enough" ... holding yourself back because of pervasive feelings of shame and self-doubt ... the constant worry/anxiety of not measuring up or fear of being outed as a fraud. ...It can often trap us in a cycle of self-doubt, erode our courage [...]

This 3.5-Day Retreat is part of the 10-Month Synergetic Play Therapy Certification Program. The Certification Program is open to those who have completed either the Six-Day Synergetic Play Therapy Intensive, the Online Introduction to Synergetic Play Therapy course, or the Synergetic Play Therapy Supplemental to a 2-Day Training. If you have completed one of these [...]

Understanding What Regulation Is and What It Isn't  (Class 3) is part of the Online Introduction to Synergetic Play Therapy™ course, June 21st - November 19th. Class 3 Objectives: Explain what regulation is and isn't according to Synergetic Play Therapy Discuss what it means to "overcome a challenge" in the play therapy process Describe what [...]

This 3.5-Day Retreat is part of the 10-Month Synergetic Play Therapy Certification Program. The Certification Program is open to those who have completed either the Six-Day Synergetic Play Therapy Intensive, the Online Introduction to Synergetic Play Therapy course, or the Synergetic Play Therapy Supplemental to a 2-Day Training. If you have completed one of these [...]

A Synergetic Approach to Revolutionizing Play & Therapeutic Practice with Children This two day workshop is designed to help play therapists understand aggressive play from a neuro-biological perspective. With the help of neuroscience, interpersonal neurobiology, and a Synergetic Play Therapy framework rooted in Child-Centered, Gestalt and Experiential Play Therapy theories, therapists will learn how to [...]

The Business of Play Therapy™ is custom designed for Play Therapists like you, who are deeply committed to being a leader - a leader in your business, your life, and most importantly, in the world. Whether you're brand new to business or established and ready to grow, the Business of Play Therapy will help take [...]

This training is for Certified Synergetic Play Therapists who meet the pre-requisites to becoming a Synergetic Play Therapy Supervisor*. These courses count towards Registered Play Therapy Supervisor requirements. In this training, students will learn how to apply the Synergetic Play Therapy philosophy and tenets to the supervisory relationship. Through video observation, didactic learning, group discussion, [...]

Working with Caregivers (Class 4) is part of the Online Introduction to Synergetic Play Therapy™ course, June 21st - November 19th. Class 4 Objectives: Discuss the implications for caregivers being in their own grief process when they bring their children to play therapy. Describe how to have a successful play therapy intake. Discuss the importance [...]