Lessons From The Playroom

In this episode, Lisa talks about a most tender subject- the “shoulds” and “should nots” that we all have as clinicians – you probably know what we’re talking about … they show up in the playroom, when working with parents and caregivers, and in our personal lives. It’s our own judgments of ourselves, and the sometimes constant brain noise that we have. Once again, Lisa has invited two very important people to join her – Helen Ritchie and Kristina Dixon, two Certified Synergetic Play Therapists. Join in this deeply personal conversation about exploring our shoulds and should nots (you know - “I should stay calm when a child is dysregulated,” “I should not emotionally flood,” “I shouldn’t feel lost or confused in the play,” or “I should be able to manage the collective nervous system of the world”).   Here's what you’ll hear in this episode: Why shoulds and unmet expectations register as a threat to the brain; The different “shoulds” that relate to the experience of being a clinician (…you’ll hear several, bu