Lessons from the Playroom

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Wounded Healers in the Playroom: How Attachment Histories Shape Our Work (Best of)

October 07, 2026

What happens when therapists bring their own attachment histories into the playroom—consciously or not? In this deeply validating and insightful conversation, Lisa welcomes back Dr. Clair Mellenthin—renowned play therapist, author, and professor—to unpack her groundbreaking dissertation research and explore how a therapist's personal story shapes their clinical work, especially within family-based play therapy. Together, they explore: Why many play therapists are drawn to the work as "wounde...

Why the Playroom Must Evolve: Embracing Digital Play Therapy & AI with Jessica Stone (Best of)

September 29, 2026

Originally aired July 29, 2025 In this powerful follow-up episode, Lisa reunites with psychologist, author, and digital play therapy pioneer Dr. Jessica Stone to explore the ever-evolving intersection of technology, artificial intelligence, and mental health. Together, they dive into why the playroom must evolve—offering a grounded, nonjudgmental look at how digital tools and AI are showing up in children's lives and what that means for us as therapists.  Together they explore: Is digital pl...

Dissociation Reimagined: Honoring the Inner World of Therapist and Child (Best of)

September 22, 2026

Originally aired July 15, 2025 In this powerful and deeply human episode, Lisa is joined by two internationally recognized leaders in the field of complex trauma and dissociation—Ana Gómez and Jill Hosey—for a heartfelt conversation about their monumental new release: The Handbook of Complex Trauma and Dissociation in Children. More than just a book discussion, this episode offers a reverence-based reframe of dissociation—not as pathology, but as a brilliant, adaptive survival strategy used b...

How do I get in touch with Lessons from the Playroom?

Lessons from the Playroom is hosted by Lisa Dion. Its publicly listed email is info@synergeticplaytherapy.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Lessons from the Playroom?

The publicly listed email for Lessons from the Playroom: info@synergeticplaytherapy.com.

How many listeners does Lessons from the Playroom have?

Podseeker estimates Lessons from the Playroom reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Lessons from the Playroom?

Lessons from the Playroom typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Licensed therapists, registered play therapists or supervisors, trauma specialists, occupational therapists, authors, teachers, and trainers with established expertise in child therapy, complex trauma, neuroscience, sensory integration, or related clinical practice. Common among recent guests: Authorship or editorship of respected clinical books; Leadership, teaching, or training in a specialized therapy field; Professional licensure or advanced clinical certification. Recent guests include Jill Hosey, Ana Gomez, and Kim Barthel.

How hard is it to get booked on Lessons from the Playroom?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Lessons from the Playroom cover?

Recent episodes cover Health, Mental Health, Play Therapy, Child Trauma, and Neuroscience. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.