Lessons from the Playroom

Lessons from the Playroom


Latest Episodes

Navigating the Impact of Trauma Exposure: Essential Insights for Therapists
April 16, 2024

Original Air Date: March 28, 2023 Join Lisa for a crucial conversation addressing a topic often overlooked in the therapy community: the profound impact of trauma exposure on therapists and helpers al

Empowering Educators & Students: Transforming Education with Judy Norman & the Synergetic Education Institute
April 09, 2024

Original Air Date: March 14, 2022 Join Lisa and Judy Norman, Certified SPT therapist/supervisor and SPT co-teacher, as they unveil the inception of the Synergetic Education Institute (). Years in t

167. Defying Expectations to Embrace Human Potential: Amit Chintan Ramlall’s Journey Beyond the Label of Autism
April 02, 2024

Join Lisa in this inspiring episode as she sits down with Amit Chintan Ramlall and his father, Dr. Kumar Ramlall, for a heartfelt conversation about navigating life with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Special: Why the Body Never Lies: Attuning to Body Language in Play Therapy
March 26, 2024

Original Air Date: July 29, 2020 Discover the profound language of the body in therapy! In this episode, Lisa delves into the power of attuning to both our own and the child's body language, crucial f

166. Giving a Voice to Children with PANS/PANDAS with Dr. Montserrat Casado
March 19, 2024

In todays episode, we delve into one of the most requested topics of the past year. Dr. Montserrat Casado joins Lisa to shed light on PANS (Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome) and PANDAS

Special: Staying on Course: The #1 Thing That Will Get You Off Track As A Therapist
March 12, 2024

Original Air Date: February 15, 2022 In this Lessons from the Playroom episode, Lisa discusses the #1 thing that will get you off track as a therapist ... and it's trying to be someone youre not! Des

165. The Mind-Body Blueprint: How Symptoms in the Body are Connected to Mental Health with Dave Hompes
March 05, 2024

Join us in this enlightening episode as we delve into uncharted territory with guest Dave Hompes, a renowned author, nutritionist, functional medicine practitioner, and mind-body coach. With his exten

Special: Engaging Children from the Start: Tips & Techniques with Liana Lowenstein
February 27, 2024

Original Air Date: March 1st 2022 This next Lessons from the Playroom guest gave Lisa the most amazing surprise when she jumped on - it filled Lisa with so much joy, delight and an urge to connect A

164. Play Therapy Across the Lifespan: Nurturing Healing Through Symbolic Repair with Tara McDonald & Karen O’Neill
February 20, 2024

Join Lisa as she hosts Tara McDonald and Karen O'Neill from PIP Solutions UK in an engaging discussion on the versatile practice of play therapy across the lifespan, with an added focus on the concept

Special: Empowering Parents/Caregivers as Co-Regulators for their Children
February 13, 2024

Original Air Date: September 28, 2021 Embark on a transformative journey with Lisa Dion in this compelling episode as she navigates the fundamental question at the core of play therapy practice: "