Special: Navigating Challenges in Play Therapy: Insights from Certified Synergetic Play Therapists/Providers

Original Air Date: October 26, 2021

In this episode, Lisa Dion is joined by three important people in her life - Certified Synergetic Play Therapists/Providers Andrea Davidson (Colorado), Johanna Simmons (Vancouver, British Columbia), and Rachel Freeburg (Oregon). Together, they engage in a thought-provoking discussion about the various challenges that play therapists encounter in their practice.

Pause and reflect as they explore strategies for addressing common scenarios such as:

• Children attempting to care for the therapist.
• Challenges related to teletherapy sessions, including situations where clients do not turn on their screens.
• Difficulties with transitions, such as reluctance to leave a parent's side or the playroom at the end of a session.

Discover surprising insights and practical solutions as these experienced therapists share their wisdom and expertise. Join us for a candid conversation that sheds light on navigating the complexities of play therapy with connection to self and others.

Podcast Resources: 

• Synergetic Play Therapy Institute
• Synergetic Play Therapy Learning Website
• FREE Resources to support you on your play therapy journey 
• Aggression in Play Therapy: A Neurobiological Approach to Integrating Intensity

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