Whether the child's termination of therapy was expected or unexpected, goodbyes and endings can elicit challenging emotions in both the clinician and the child.  From preparing for the final session to dealing with the unexpected goodbye, Lisa will offer ways to support the many types of endings that occur in play therapy. UK (London): February 22nd, 2022 […]

This is a private event for Crofton House. When children face hardship, adults in their lives can sometimes fall into the role of fixer or rescuer. It is often the case that we have had similar experiences and knowing that our kids are struggling makes us feel uncomfortable and want to make it better. After all, isn't it our […]

This two-day virtual training will be delivered by Lisa Dion creator of Synergetic Play Therapy© and founder and President of the Synergetic Play Therapy Institute. Revolutionizing Play & Therapeutic Practice is designed to help practitioners understand therapeutic play from a neuro-biological perspective. With the help of neuroscience, interpersonal neurobiology, and a Synergetic Play Therapy framework, […]

Understanding What Regulation Is and What It Isn't  (Class 3) is part of the Online Introduction to Synergetic Play Therapy™ course, January 24th - June 17th. 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 […]

Research in neuroscience and interpersonal neurobiology sheds light on the need for the play therapist to act as the external regulator supporting the child to move towards the intensity they are experiencing allowing for integration. This workshop explores this need during trauma integration for two primary reasons: 1) The child need to borrow the play […]

This is a Private/Closed event for SECASA (South Eastern Centre Against Sexual Assault and Family Violence). Research in neuroscience and interpersonal neurobiology sheds light on the need for therapists and parents to act as the child's external regulator during states of dysregulation.  When activated, children need to borrow the therapist’s and the parent's regulatory capacity […]

From paperwork to running a business to stocking the playroom, setting up a new play therapy practice can feel overwhelming.  Join Lisa a she helps therapists navigate through the initial steps and mindset it takes to get a play therapy practice off the ground. UK (London): April 19th, 2022 @ 6pm-7pm For more information or to sign […]

Research in neuroscience and interpersonal neurobiology sheds light on the need for the therapist to act as the external regulator supporting the client to move towards the intensity they are experiencing allowing for integration.  This workshop explores this need during trauma integration for two primary reasons:  1) Clients need to borrow the therapist’s regulatory capacity […]

Working with Caregivers (Class 4) is part of the Online Introduction to Synergetic Play Therapy™ course, January 24th - June 17th. 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 […]

This is a private/closed event for Jefferson Center for Mental Health. Research in neuroscience and interpersonal neurobiology sheds light on the need for the therapist to act as the external regulator supporting the client to move towards the intensity they are experiencing allowing for integration.  This workshop explores this need during trauma integration for two primary […]