Sibling Rivalry: Harnessing Conflict for Growth in Play Therapy (Best Of)

Original Air Date : May 29, 2019 "Every family has both peace and war, dysregulation and regulation, support and challenge." – Lisa Dion Parents often wish for a home without arguments, but sibling rivalry is an inevitable—and often valuable—part of childhood. In this episode, Lisa Dion explores how conflicts between siblings can be opportunities for learning, growth, and empowerment. What You'll Learn: Why disagreement is a natural and important part of sibling relationships How conflicts can foster emotional regulation, problem-solving, and resilience Strategies to support children in navigating sibling dynamics without taking sides Ways to help families embrace both harmony and healthy conflict as part of a balanced household Tune in to gain insight into the sibling dynamic and learn how to turn inevitable conflicts into meaningful opportunities for development and connection. Additional Resources: 💜 Learn more about Synergetic Play Therapy: Visit our website for courses, resources, and certification opportunities 📚 Explore Our Books and Read Aggression in Play Therapy ✨ SPT Foundation: Learn more about its mission, team, and initiatives 🔗

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Sibling Rivalry: Harnessing Conflict for Growth in Play Therapy (Best Of) is an episode from Lessons from the Playroom by Lisa Dion.

This episode is 29:23 long.

This episode was published on Dec 23, 2025.

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