Lessons from the Playroom

150. Marshall Lyles: Ableism and Disablism in the Playroom

Jul 18, 2023

44:55

The beautiful Marshall Lyles is again joining Lisa Dion for another Lessons from the Playroom episode, but this time to talk about understanding Ableism and Disablism in the Playroom.

Marshall Lyles, LMFT-S, LPC-S, RPT-S, EMDRIA Approved Consultant, has 20 years of practice in family play therapy. Drawing on lessons learned from working with attachment trauma in a variety of settings, Marshall regularly teaches on sandtray therapy and family work around the globe. In our opinion, Marshall is one of the leading voices in helping us understand ableism and disablism. You can connect with him at www.marshalllyles.com.

In this episode, Marshall and Lisa tackle this commonly occurring, yet secretly held subject of ableism and disablism in our field. Here’s what you’ll hear:

How ableism and institutionalized ableism has entered our profession, and how we might be perpetuating ableist norms for our clients or even for each other as therapists;
How to step into the mind of another in order to really have the sufficient mentalization to think critically about our own play spaces and our play therapy practices;
How to initiate repair when rupture happens due to unawareness or assuming all minds and bodies work in the same way; and
How to more fully celebrate the uniqueness of individuals and help individuals love and appreciate themselves exactly as they are.

You're invited to listen to this episode and take Marshalls’ wisdom to heart to discover ways to more fully welcome your clients’ mind and body into the therapeutic space. As well, to stay true to you as a clinician and do what you need to care for your heart, your mind, and your body.

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