Lessons From The Playroom

Original Air Date: March 14, 2023 In this episode, Lisa is joined by the trailblazing Dr. Risë VanFleet for an inspiring conversation about Filial Therapy—a transformative model where parents and caregivers play a central role in their child’s therapeutic journey. Dr. VanFleet shares her incredible expertise in this psychoeducational approach, offering insights into how Filial Therapy strengthens the parent-child relationship and enhances therapy outcomes. Here’s what you’ll learn: The fascinating history of Filial Therapy and the theoretical foundations that drive its success; Why Filial Therapy is a psychoeducational model, not a medical one; The 7 essential components that make Filial Therapy both elegant and effective; How parents and caregivers become the primary change agents for their child; Ways to integrate Filial Therapy with other therapeutic approaches for even greater impact.