About this episode

This episode explores co-regulation through a story shared by Lisa Dion, emphasizing the importance of support and connection in therapy.

Welcome to EMDR Playground, the podcast for therapists who want to integrate EMDR and play with confidence, clarity, and creativity. Hosted by Jackie Flynn, Registered Play Therapist, EMDRIA Trainer, and author of the EMDR with Kids Flipchart, this show explores how fidelity to the EMDR model, a deep understanding of the nervous system, and the language of play can transform therapy for children, teens, and adults. Each episode offers practical strategies, expert conversations, and insights you can use right away to help your clients heal more deeply. Whether you're EMDR-trained or just beginning to explore this powerful approach, EMDR Playground is your space to grow, connect, and bring more depth and effectiveness to your work. In this episode of the EMDR Playground podcast, we explore co-regulation through a powerful story shared by Lisa Dion, founder of Synergetic Play Therapy. Lisa shares a moving experience of grief and unexpected connection, describing a moment with a mama turtle laying her eggs. In that space, something shifts. Not because the pain disappears, but because she is no longer alone inside it. This conversation highlights an essential truth for EMDR…

People in this episode

Host: Jackie Flynn

Guest: Lisa Dion

Topics covered

• co-regulation
• EMDR
• play therapy
• nervous system
• therapeutic connection

Keywords

• co-regulation
• EMDR
• play therapy
• nervous system
• therapeutic connection
• grief
• support

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Synergetic Play Therapy

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