Lessons from the Playroom From the Archives: Navigating Boundaries in the Playroom with Lisa Dion
Original air date: April 24, 2017
Setting boundaries in the playroom can be a complex process! When to set them? How to set them? Why to set them? Is it important to set them? In this archived episode, Lisa Dion dives deep into these crucial questions, offering new insights on setting boundaries with children in ways you might not have considered before.
Join Lisa as she explores:
- The fundamental reasons for setting boundaries and how they benefit the therapeutic process.
- How to set boundaries with children effectively and in a manner you may not have tried before.
- The timing of establishing boundaries in the playroom (hint: it may not be when you think).
- Strategies for setting boundaries in ways that do not disrupt play or induce shame.
- Practical advice and real-life examples to refine your boundary-setting skills.
- How to handle ruptures in the therapeutic relationship when boundaries are set, including strategies for repair and reconnection.
Revisit this crucial topic to gain valuable insights into supporting your clients' therapeutic journeys, navigating boundaries, and fostering a sense of safety in your play therapy sessions.
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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