{"podcast":{"title":"Lessons from the Playroom","slug":"lessons-from-the-playroom-326000","podcast_index_feed_id":326000,"rss_url":"https://lessonsfromtheplayroom.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"http://lessonsfromtheplayroom.libsyn.com/site","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/e/c/6/3/ec634dce029ed1f927a2322813b393ee/x_1-20240702-69yfoeyfd2.jpg","author":"Synergetic Play Therapy Institute, Lisa Dion","episode_count":345,"summary":"The Synergetic Play Therapy Institute's \"Lessons From the Playroom\" Podcasts are a series of recorded podcasts designed to help therapists understand the little lessons that kids teach us that make a big difference in the play therapy process. Our podcast host, Lisa Dion, LPC, RPT-S, is an innovative and inspiring teacher and pioneer in play therapy. She founder and President of the Synergetic Play Therapy Institute and the creator of Synergetic Play Therapy, a cutting-edge model of play therapy that bridges the gap between neuroscience and psychology. Lisa teaches and supervises all over the world, helping transform the lives of thousands of therapists and children. With these podcasts, she'll teach you practical ways to transform both you and the child clients you work with. These inspiring educational lessons are sure to leave you feeling more confident and excited for your next session!","last_synced_at":"2026-09-23T10:20:31.130678+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/lessons-from-the-playroom-326000"},"episode":{"title":"Crisis Play Therapy: Insights from Isabella Cassina & Claudio Mochi (Best of)","slug":"crisis-play-therapy-insights-from-isabella-cassina-claudio-mochi-best-of","published_at":"2026-03-24T10:25:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/lessons-from-the-playroom-326000/crisis-play-therapy-insights-from-isabella-cassina-claudio-mochi-best-of","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/lessons-from-the-playroom-326000","url":"https://lessonsfromtheplayroom.libsyn.com/crisis-play-therapy-insights-from-isabella-cassina-claudio-mochi-best-of","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/lessonsfromtheplayroom/LFPR_Claudio-Isabella_Audio_repurposed.mp3?dest-id=488296","summary":"In this special episode, Lisa is joined by two extraordinary guests, Isabella Cassina and Claudio Mochi, pioneers using play therapy in international crisis intervention. As co-founders of the INA International Academy for Play Therapy Studies and Psychosocial Projects in Switzerland, Isabella and Claudio have dedicated their careers to supporting children and families in some of the most challenging environments around the world. Isabella, Director of Project Management, and Claudio, Director of the Academy, bring decades of experience and a wealth of knowledge to the table. They have worked in over 30 cities across 15 countries, addressing the needs of those affected by natural disasters, conflicts, and high-risk situations. Together, they developed the \"Coping with the Present while Building for the Future\" (CPBF) model, which they have shared globally. In this episode, you'll discover: How Isabella and Claudio began their journey in crisis and humanitarian work. The unique challenges and rewards of using play therapy to support children and their families affected by international crises. The philosophy behind \"Recovering the Lost Play Time\"—a program designed to restore play opportunities for children during migration and other crises. Insights into their model, CPBF, and its impact on mental health professionals worldwide. How to create play sanctuaries and foster a culture of play in international crisis contexts. The MAP (My Awareness Process) as a guiding reference point, emphasizing a comprehensive awareness process rather than just therapeutic techniques. The importance of co-constructing with populations in crisis to ensure program sustainability after providers leave, highlighting the need for community collaboration and cultural sensitivity regarding lang…","meta_description":"In this special episode, Lisa is joined by two extraordinary guests, Isabella Cassina and Claudio Mochi, pioneers using play therapy in international cris…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2985,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/lessons-from-the-playroom-326000/episodes/crisis-play-therapy-insights-from-isabella-cassina-claudio-mochi-best-of/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/lessons-from-the-playroom-326000/crisis-play-therapy-insights-from-isabella-cassina-claudio-mochi-best-of.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}