Lessons From The Playroom

Original Air Date: July 4, 2023 In this groundbreaking episode, Lisa is joined by the brilliant Annie Monaco to tackle a topic that’s rarely discussed but essential to our work as play therapists: dissociation. With her extensive experience in EMDR Therapy, attachment, and dissociation in children, Annie brings invaluable insights to help therapists deepen their understanding of this complex phenomenon. Here’s what you’ll learn: A practical, usable definition of dissociation and how it shows up in client sessions; How dissociation reflects a child’s inner struggles and manifests in their behavior; The connection between dissociation and complex or developmental trauma; Ways to cultivate compassion for all the parts of a child—an essential component of their healing journey; Activities and strategies to help children explore and integrate the parts of themselves in therapy. Annie also shares a powerful question to add to your play therapy toolbox—a game-changer for understanding the inner world of your clien