The Synergetic Play Therapy Institute’s “Lessons From the Playroom” podcast is a series of FREE recordings heard in over 130 countries. Every other week, Lisa shares her wisdom or is joined by special guests to explore some of the little lessons kids teach us that make a big difference in the play therapy process and offer ways to transform both you and the clients that you work with. Lisa Dion, LPC, RPT-S, is an international teacher, creator of Synergetic Play Therapy, founder and Presiden ...
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This series of podcast are focused on building a business using the Law of Attraction with a Focus on Rodan + Fields.
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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)
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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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The Nursing Economic$ Podcast Series provides extended content of articles published in Nursing Economic$. Nursing Economic$, The Journal for Health Care Leaders, advances nursing leadership in health care by providing information on current and emerging best practices. Perfect for nurse executives, nurse managers, nurse educators, and other healthcare administrators, Nursing Economic$ features dynamic articles addressing quality care, innovative cost strategies, and fiscal and ethical respo ...
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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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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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Nursing Economic$ May/June 2025 Issue Preview
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Listen here for your audio sneak peek of the May/June issue of Nursing Economic$! For over 43 years, Nursing Economic$ has been the trusted resource for health care leaders, advancing nursing leadership, health care management, economics, and policy. With 1.2 NCPD contact hours available, this issue is packed with opportunities to enhance your lead…
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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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195. When the Body Remembers: Psychosensory Healing, Play Therapy & the Wisdom Within with Kim Barthel
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She’s back—and the energy in the room just elevated. In one of the most moving and illuminating episodes to date, Lisa Dion reunites with internationally renowned occupational therapist, author, and teacher Kim Barthel—one of the most beloved guests in the podcast’s history. Together, they take us deep into the world of psycho-sensory interventions…
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Special: The 3 Types of Relationships in Play Therapy with Parents & Caregivers
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What makes working with parents and caregivers feel smooth—or challenging—in play therapy? In this insightful episode, Lisa Dion explores three distinct types of relationships that shape our interactions with parents and caregivers in the therapeutic process. Understanding these dynamics can transform your approach, helping you create deeper, more …
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194. Introducing Family Constellation Work: A Systemic Lens for Play Therapists
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🎙️ She’s back! In her fourth appearance, Lisa welcomes the deeply loved and returning guest Mili Sarmiento Shoemaker—bilingual therapist, teacher, and Certified Synergetic Play Therapy Supervisor and Trainer—to introduce a brand-new topic to the podcast: Family Constellation Work. Rooted in systemic and ancestral wisdom, this conversation explores …
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Special: Reflective & Relational Play Therapy Supervision: A Deep Dive with Lisa Dion & Guests
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What makes play therapy supervision truly effective? In this first-ever Lessons from the Playroom episode on supervision, Lisa Dion is joined by Polly Douglass, Kim Buller, and Khris Rolfe—three extraordinary play therapists and top supervisors at the Synergetic Play Therapy Institute. Together, they explore the power of reflective and relational s…
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193. Unleashing your Creativity: A Conversation with Mama Owls Minis
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In this heartfelt and most inspiring episode, Lisa sits down with Catherine and Alicia Denham—the visionary clinical duo behind Mama Owls Minis, Licensed Clinical Social Workers and Registered Play Therapist-Supervisors with over 40 years of combined experience. Together, they explore the messy, meaningful, and magical journey of creativity in play…
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Special: Ableism & Disablism in the Playroom: A Conversation with Marshall Lyles
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How does ableism show up in the playroom, and what can we do to create a more inclusive therapeutic space? In this powerful episode, Marshall Lyles (LMFT-S, LPC-S, RPT-S, EMDRIA Approved Consultant) joins Lisa Dion to explore the often unspoken realities of ableism and disablism in play therapy. Marshall, a leading voice in attachment trauma and sa…
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192. The Final Little Lessons Series: What to Do When You’re Overwhelmed in the Playroom
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Lisa is back with the final episode of the Little Lessons Series, wrapping up this heartfelt Q&A journey by answering your powerful questions including how to navigate moments when connection feels disrupted—whether by a child’s shutdown, caregiver dynamics, or those uncomfortable "I don't know what to do" feelings that arise in the therapy process…
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Special: Mandalas in Play Therapy: A Transformative Tool for Healing with Tracy Turner-Bumberry
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Have you explored the power of mandalas in play therapy? In this episode, Lisa Dion sits down with Tracy Turner-Bumberry (LPC, RPT-S™) to uncover the transformative magic of mandalas—an incredible yet often unexplored tool in clinical practice. Tracy, a Certified AutPlay Trainer, Animal-Assisted Play Therapist, and DBT Therapist, shares how mandala…
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191. Little Lessons Series: Addressing Hesitation, Aggressive Play, and Emotional Boundaries in Play Therapy
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Lisa is back with another episode of the Little Lessons Series, answering your insightful questions about navigating the complexities of the playroom. Today’s episode focuses on how to handle those challenging moments in therapy where uncertainty, emotional flooding, and parents’ concerns come into play. In this episode, you’ll hear: Chrissy’s ques…
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