Original Air Date: March 14, 2023

In this episode, Lisa is joined by the trailblazing Dr. Risë VanFleet for an inspiring conversation about Filial Therapy—a transformative model where parents and caregivers play a central role in their child’s therapeutic journey.

Dr. VanFleet shares her incredible expertise in this psychoeducational approach, offering insights into how Filial Therapy strengthens the parent-child relationship and enhances therapy outcomes.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

• The fascinating history of Filial Therapy and the theoretical foundations that drive its success;
• Why Filial Therapy is a psychoeducational model, not a medical one;
• The 7 essential components that make Filial Therapy both elegant and effective;
• How parents and caregivers become the primary change agents for their child;
• Ways to integrate Filial Therapy with other therapeutic approaches for even greater impact.

🎧 Tune in to hear how this empowering model can deepen the therapeutic process and learn practical tools to bring Filial Therapy into your practice. Dr. VanFleet’s inspiring journey into the field of play therapy adds a personal touch to this enriching discussion!

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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