The Synergetic Play Therapy Institute's "Lessons From the Playroom" Podcasts are a series of recorded podcasts designed to help therapists understand the little lessons that kids teach us that make a big difference in the play therapy process. Our podcast host, Lisa Dion, LPC, RPT-S, is an innovative and inspiring teacher and pioneer in play therapy. She founder and President of the Synergetic Play Therapy Institute and the creator of Synergetic Play Therapy, a cutting-edge model of play the ...
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Lisa Dion Podcasts
Are you struggling with unexplained symptoms, syndromes, or even diseases? Are you fed up with being misunderstood by doctors? And do you feel frustrated at the lack of available options to address nagging health complaints? If so, you'll love this podcast. Join us as we explore the real underlying causes of "unexplained" health complaints and open up a whole vista of healing pathways to move from you from feeling under the weather, to being on top of the world.
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Coleyology Podcast with Coley (Nicole Lemaster)
Coleyology Podcast with Coley (Nicole Lemaster)
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The hottest and most current events thats happening in the world. What’s trending, sports, marriage, music, comedy, and anything happening in the now. But we also want to know how our listeners feel and whats on your mind.
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A weekly exploration of all the things Jonathan Van Ness (Queer Eye, Gay of Thrones) is curious about. Come on a journey with Jonathan and experts in their respective fields as they get curious about anything and everything under the sun.
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Supporting Children Through Suicidal Thoughts: Insights for Caregivers and Therapists (Best Of)
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Original Air Date: October 10, 2023 In this powerful episode, Lisa Dion is joined by the incredible Heather Fairlee Denbrough—Certified Synergetic Play Therapist/Supervisor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and Registered Play Therapist Supervisor—to tackle one of the most challenging and important topics in child therapy: supporting children exper…
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Broken Toys and Other Hidden Messages in Play (Best Of)
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Original Air Date: September 19, 2019 "Broken toys may be a metaphor for how children see themselves." – Lisa Dion In this episode, Lisa tackles the "little" questions that often carry big meaning in the playroom. What do you do with broken toys? How should you handle food, lying, or a child wanting to take a toy home? Each situation offers insight…
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Honoring Boundaries as an Act of Self-Love & Worthiness (Best Of)
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Often, when we think about boundaries, we imagine a list of rules and restrictions like: you can't do this, you can do this, and if you don't do this, this is going to happen. But this isn't actually the essence of a boundary and it's not what the boundary is designed for. Setting boundaries is actually a courageous act that requires self-awareness…
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Multiculturalism in Play Therapy with Dr. Dee Ray (Best Of)
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Original Air Date: July 30, 2023 In this deeply insightful episode, Lisa Dion is joined by Dr. Dee Ray, an expert in the field of multicultural play therapy, to discuss an incredibly important and timely topic for every play therapist: Multiculturalism in Play Therapy. If you don't already own Dee's book, Multicultural Play Therapy, you'll definite…
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Perfectionism in the Playroom: What's Really Going On Beneath the Surface? (Best Of)
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"Perfectionism is the strategy the child is using to manage their anxiety and fear." – Lisa Dion That child who needs everything just right? Who gets upset when the block tower falls or the drawing isn't "perfect"? There's more going on than meets the eye. In this episode, Lisa unpacks the deeper truth behind perfectionism in the playroom—and why i…
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Understanding and Working with Deaf Children in the Playroom | Gabriel Lomas (Best Of)
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In this groundbreaking episode, Lisa is joined by Gabriel (Gabe) Lomas, an expert in the field of play therapy, to address a topic rarely discussed in the world of therapy: working with deaf children in the playroom. This episode offers a unique and insightful perspective that will deepen your understanding and approach to supporting children who a…
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In Memory of Carmen Jimenez-Pride – Internal Family Systems in the Playroom (Best of)
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Original Air Date: July 5, 2022 We are deeply saddened to share the passing of Carmen Jimenez-Pride—a fellow SPTer, therapist, healer, and a beautiful example of what it means to live fully, expansively, authentically, and without playing small. Carmen left her mark in countless ways—through her innovative tools, creative resources, powerful traini…
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✨ 200: The Final Chapter—Listening to the Wisdom of the Body (with Avery Dion) ✨
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This is both a milestone and a farewell. After years of heartfelt conversations, transformative insights, and connections across the globe, Lessons from the Playroom reaches its 200th—and final—episode (at least for now). To mark this occasion, Lisa is joined by someone who has been part of the podcast from the very beginning: her daughter, Avery D…
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Helping Kids & Families Navigate Screen Time Balance | Stacy Jagger (Best Of)
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Original Air Date: June 22, 2023 We are so excited about this hot topic and our incredible guest—Stacy Jagger! Stacy is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor (RPT-S), and AAMFT Approved Supervisor. She is the founder and clinical director of Music City Family Therapy and the author of 30 Day Blackout …
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199. EMDR Sand Tray Therapy for Trauma Healing: Ana Gomez on Symbols, Attachment, & Integration
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In this episode, Lisa welcomes back Ana Gomez, internationally recognized expert in EMDR Therapy, complex trauma, and dissociation, for her third appearance on the podcast. Ana shares insights from her brand-new book, EMDR Sand Tray-Based Therapy: Healing Complex Trauma and Dissociation Across the Lifespan, offering practical, innovative strategies…
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Vicarious Trauma & Compassion Fatigue: What Every Therapist Needs to Know (Best Of)
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Original Air Date: May 3, 2020 The word compassion means 'to suffer with' or merge with. This is different than empathy." – Lisa Dion As play therapists, we hold so much. And often, we don't realize how deeply the work impacts us—especially when we're navigating crises both personally and professionally. In this essential episode, Lisa explores the…
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198. Wounded Healers in the Playroom: How Attachment Histories Shape Our Work
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What happens when therapists bring their own attachment histories into the playroom—consciously or not? In this deeply validating and insightful conversation, Lisa welcomes back Dr. Clair Mellenthin—renowned play therapist, author, and professor—to unpack her groundbreaking dissertation research and explore how a therapist's personal story shapes t…
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Special: Where Are We Now? Reflecting on the Evolution of Play Therapy
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This episode originally aired in June 2023 when Synergetic Play Therapy turned 15 this year 🎉 (and was also Lisa's birthday week! 🥳), which made it the perfect moment to pause and reflect on how far the field of play therapy has come—and where it might be headed next. In this celebratory episode, Lisa dives into the evolution of the mental health a…
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197. Why the Playroom Must Evolve: Embracing Digital Play Therapy & AI (Part 2)
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In this powerful follow-up episode, Lisa reunites with psychologist, author, and digital play therapy pioneer Dr. Jessica Stone to explore the ever-evolving intersection of technology, artificial intelligence, and mental health. Together, they dive into why the playroom must evolve—offering a grounded, nonjudgmental look at how digital tools and AI…
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Special: Little Questions, Big Insights: Answering Common Play Therapy Questions
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In this latest episode, Lisa tackles three little, yet powerful questions that every play therapist faces at some point in their practice. These insightful answers will expand your approach and deepen your work with children. 🔹 What to do when you see your clients outside of a session? 🔹 How to navigate working with imaginary friends in therapy? 🔹 …
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196. Dissociation Reimagined: Honoring the Inner World of Therapist and Child
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In this powerful and deeply human episode, Lisa is joined by two internationally recognized leaders in the field of complex trauma and dissociation—Ana Gómez and Jill Hosey—for a heartfelt conversation about their monumental new release: The Handbook of Complex Trauma and Dissociation in Children. More than just a book discussion, this episode offe…
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Special: Understanding Sexualized Play in Therapy with Dr. Jodi Mullen
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One of the most highly requested topics in play therapy is finally here—understanding sexualized play in the playroom. In this deeply insightful episode, Lisa Dion is joined by Dr. Jodi Mullen, a leading expert in play therapy and child trauma, to explore what it means when sexualized play emerges in sessions. 🔹 How to trust your felt sense as a cl…
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