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April 22, 2025 โ€ข 29 mins

Why is attunement the heart of the therapeutic relationship? In this episode, Lisa Dion explores why simply following a script or checklist in play therapy isnโ€™t enoughโ€”true transformation happens when we deeply attune to our clients (and ourselves).

๐Ÿ”น Discover what attunement isโ€”and what itโ€™s not
๐Ÿ”น Uncover the biggest barriers to attunement in the playroom
๐Ÿ”น Learn how to create an experience where clients feel emotionally and energetically met
๐Ÿ”น Gain insights on explaining the felt-sense of attunement to parents and caregivers

Lisa also shares a powerful moment from a play therapy training, illustrating how attunement can reveal critical insights that might otherwise be missed. Whether you're a therapist or a parent, this conversation will deepen your ability to connect, co-regulate, and create meaningful therapeutic exchanges.

๐ŸŒŸ Tune in to transform your sessions and foster deeper, more authentic client connections!

Original Air Date: May 23, 2023

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