{"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":"The Final Little Lessons Series: What to Do When You're Overwhelmed in the Playroom (Best of)","slug":"the-final-little-lessons-series-what-to-do-when-you-re-overwhelmed-in-the-playroom-best-of","published_at":"2026-09-01T10:44:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/lessons-from-the-playroom-326000/the-final-little-lessons-series-what-to-do-when-you-re-overwhelmed-in-the-playroom-best-of","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/lessons-from-the-playroom-326000","url":"https://lessonsfromtheplayroom.libsyn.com/the-final-little-lessons-series-what-to-do-when-youre-overwhelmed-in-the-playroom-best-of","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/lessonsfromtheplayroom/Last_Solo_Questions_repurposed.mp3?dest-id=488296","summary":"Originally aired May 20, 2025 Lisa is back with the final episode of the Little Lessons Series, wrapping up this heartfelt Q&A journey by answering your powerful questions including how to navigate moments when connection feels disrupted—whether by a child's shutdown, caregiver dynamics, or those uncomfortable \"I don't know what to do\" feelings that arise in the therapy process. In this episode, you'll hear: Tracy's question : \" What do you do when a child goes into shutdown mode? \" Lisa explains how to recognize the signs of a shutdown, why it happens from a nervous system perspective, and how to stay attuned while supporting a child's regulation and reconnection—without pushing or forcing engagement. Megan's question : \" How do you handle it when a caregiver says their child is manipulative or controlling? \" Lisa dives into the layers behind these labels, offering a reframe that helps caregivers understand what's actually happening beneath the behavior. She shares strategies to shift the conversation from blame to curiosity and co-regulation. Tammy's question : \" What do you do when you feel stuck and like you're not doing enough to help the child? \" Lisa gets real about therapist self-doubt, exploring how these moments are often mirrors of the therapeutic process itself. She offers guidance on how to stay regulated, connected, and grounded in presence—even when the answers aren't immediately clear. Join Lisa for a heartfelt and informative conversation filled with neuroscience, compassion, and real-world wisdom to help you stay present in the messy and beautiful moments of play therapy.","meta_description":"Originally aired May 20, 2025 Lisa is back with the final episode of the Little Lessons Series, wrapping up this heartfelt Q&A journey by answering yo…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1647,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/lessons-from-the-playroom-326000/episodes/the-final-little-lessons-series-what-to-do-when-you-re-overwhelmed-in-the-playroom-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/the-final-little-lessons-series-what-to-do-when-you-re-overwhelmed-in-the-playroom-best-of.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}