Play Therapy Across the Lifespan: Nurturing Healing Through Symbolic Repair (Best Of)

What does play therapy look like beyond childhood? In this episode, Lisa is joined by Tara McDonald and Karen O'Neill of PIP Solutions UK to explore how play therapy can support healing across the lifespan. Together, they discuss how play adapts from infancy through adulthood, the importance of creating safety around play for older clients, and the powerful role of symbolic repair in psychotherapy. This conversation invites clinicians to expand their understanding of play, embrace developmentally responsive approaches, and recognize the healing potential of play at any age. ✨ Tara and Karen will also be hosting Lisa for a 3-day in-person Introduction to Synergetic Play Therapy program in October 2026 in Solihull, UK. Original Air Date: February 20, 2024 Podcast Resources: Synergetic Play Therapy Institute Synergetic Play Therapy Learning Website FREE Resources to support you on your play therapy journey Aggression in Play Therapy: A Neurobiological Approach to Integrating Intensity * If you enjoy this podcast, please give us a five-star rating and review on Apple Podcast,

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Play Therapy Across the Lifespan: Nurturing Healing Through Symbolic Repair (Best Of) is an episode from Lessons from the Playroom by Lisa Dion.

This episode is 48:58 long.

This episode was published on Jan 13, 2026.

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