In this two-day online workshop, participants will explore what it really takes to partner with parents. They will have the opportunity to understand how to have a successful intake session setting the stage for a higher level of investment and commitment, how to communicate to parents so that they understand what play therapy is and […]

Therapists live each day on the front line in their work putting in countless hours helping children heal, but let’s be honest- there are days when being fully present in the play room or online is not an easy task. Yes there are many moments in the play therapy process that are fun, but the […]

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 as they work through their challenging thoughts, feelings and sensations. Without the ability of the therapist […]

This is a private event hosted by the BC Centre for Ability Association and will be from 6:00pm-8:00pm PDT each night.  As neuroscience continues to reveal the importance of developing greater and greater capacities for emotional regulation, it is essential that teachers and educators understand the biology behind regulation and how to develop it within […]

Aggression is a part of play therapy and knowing how to make it therapeutic is often a challenge.  Using neuroscience, come learn how to help your child clients work through their aggression and intense play leading to healing and transformation. This workshop is designed to help play therapists understand aggression and death play from a […]

In this 1 hour discussion, Lisa will explore the natural process of transference and countertransference in the play therapy process and the importance of learning how to work with it, instead of avoiding it.  She will discuss what to do when it arises, allowing the therapist to stay more present and connected to both themselves […]

Understanding Attachment & The Self-Object (Class 5) is part of the Online Introduction to Synergetic Play Therapy™ course, June 21st - November 19th. Class 5 Objectives: Discuss Synergetic Play Therapy's definition and perspective on attachment Explain and demonstrate how to use the self-object as a way to support the client attaching to self Describe the […]

Although aggression and death are a common part of the play therapy process, many therapists don’t have a clear understanding of what to do and how to facilitate the intensity when it enters the playroom during play.  The result can lead to inadvertently promoting aggression and increasing low brain disorganization.  It can also lead to […]

The sand tray is a common fixture in therapy, but thinking outside the “sandbox” allows therapists to use sand in a nontraditional way, fostering regulation. In this workshop, participants will explore the link between sand and the activation of the autonomic nervous system and discover how to turn their trays into a regulation tool that […]

Regulating through Anxiety and Depression With the increase of anxiety and depression since COVID, understanding what is happening in the brain and nervous system giving rise to these symptoms, along with how to regulate through these intense states of dysregulation is paramount for our client's healing and growth.  Drawing from neuroscience and interpersonal neurobiology, participants […]