Lessons from the Playroom

105. Challenges of Being a Play Therapist


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We're doing something different in this episode! … This time, Lisa is joined by three important people in her life - three Certified Synergetic Play Therapists, for a discussion of some of the challenges we might face as a play therapist.

Take time to pause, reflect and find out what to do when a child/client:

  • tries to take care of the therapist;
  • does not turn on their screen during a teletherapy session (and what is really necessary for attunement to occur - the answer might surprise you);
  • struggles with transitions, including not wanting to leave a parent's side or not wanting to leave the playroom when it's time to go.

*Special guests: Certified Synergetic Play Therapists, Andrea Davidson (Colorado), Johanna Simmons (Vancouver, British Columbia), and Rachel Freeburg (Oregon).

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

* If you enjoy this podcast, please give us a five-star rating and review on Apple Podcast, subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and invite your friends/fellow colleagues to join us.

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