Special: Empowering Parents/Caregivers as Co-Regulators for their Children

Lessons from the Playroom

Original Air Date: September 28, 2021

Embark on a transformative journey with Lisa Dion in this compelling episode as she navigates the fundamental question at the core of play therapy practice: "How do I empower parents/caregivers to become a co-regulator or external regulator for their child?"

Guided by the mantra of treating parents/caregivers the way we wish them to treat their children, Lisa delves into the intricacies of supporting parents who may lack a regulation template, struggle with the art of regulation, or find their own internal disorganization echoing in their child's disarray.

In this insightful episode, you'll discover:

• Strategies to support parents/caregivers without a regulation template or facing internal disorganization, fostering a ripple effect.
• The profound realization that all behaviors, both by the child and the parent/caregiver, are rooted in the pursuit of regulation.
• Four actionable steps to empower and prepare parents/caregivers to seamlessly step into the role of external regulator for their child.
• Guidance for situations where a parent/caregiver might not yet be ready to develop the essential skills of being the external regulator.

Join Lisa in unraveling the secrets to nurturing resilient families and creating a roadmap for parents/caregivers to confidently embrace their role as co-regulators or external regulators. This episode is a must-listen for therapists, parents, and anyone wanting to support transformative parent-child dynamics.

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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