{"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":"Little Lessons Series: Messes, Transitions, and Bathroom Breaks - Listener Q&A with Lisa (Best of)","slug":"little-lessons-series-messes-transitions-and-bathroom-breaks-listener-q-a-with-lisa-best-of","published_at":"2026-06-23T10:34:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/lessons-from-the-playroom-326000/little-lessons-series-messes-transitions-and-bathroom-breaks-listener-q-a-with-lisa-best-of","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/lessons-from-the-playroom-326000","url":"https://lessonsfromtheplayroom.libsyn.com/little-lessons-series-messes-transitions-and-bathroom-breaks-listener-qa-with-lisa-best-of","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/lessonsfromtheplayroom/Lessons_5_mixdown_repurposed_181.mp3?dest-id=488296","summary":"Original air date: Dec 03, 2024 We're diving into another special Q&A episode of Lessons from the Playroom! Lisa is answering three thought-provoking questions from our listeners, offering insights into some of the tricky moments that arise in the playroom. Tune in as Lisa explores messes, transitions, and those unexpected trips to the bathroom, unpacking what they might signify for the therapeutic process and how to respond with intention. This week's questions include: Jasmine asks: \"What do you do when a child makes huge messes [in the playroom]?\" Lisa explores the art of setting boundaries while respecting the therapeutic needs behind the mess. Amy asks: \"How do you help a child transition when they don't want to leave the session?\" Lisa shares insights into the emotional significance of endings and how to make transitions smoother and more meaningful. Heather asks: \"What do I do when a child keeps leaving the session to go to the bathroom?\" You're invited to get curious about what is happening beneath the surface and what this behavior might reveal about the child's inner process. This episode is packed with rich insights and practical takeaways to help you navigate some of the trickiest moments in therapy. We love hearing from you! Have a question or scenario you'd like Lisa to discuss? Send your questions to info@synergeticplaytherapy.com or submit an audio clip. Your stories inspire meaningful growth and learning for all of us. 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…","meta_description":"Original air date: Dec 03, 2024 We're diving into another special Q&A episode of Lessons from the Playroom! Lisa is answering three thought-provoking…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1377,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/lessons-from-the-playroom-326000/episodes/little-lessons-series-messes-transitions-and-bathroom-breaks-listener-q-a-with-lisa-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/little-lessons-series-messes-transitions-and-bathroom-breaks-listener-q-a-with-lisa-best-of.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}