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Special: Mandalas in Play Therapy: A Transformative Tool for Healing with Tracy Turner-Bumberry

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Have you explored the power of mandalas in play therapy? In this episode, Lisa Dion sits down with Tracy Turner-Bumberry (LPC, RPT-S™) to uncover the transformative magic of mandalas—an incredible yet often unexplored tool in clinical practice.

Tracy, a Certified AutPlay Trainer, Animal-Assisted Play Therapist, and DBT Therapist, shares how mandalas can create a safe, expressive, and healing space for children and families.

🔹 Discover what mandalas are and their deep multicultural roots 🔹 Learn how "circle art" and "circle play" can demystify mandalas for therapy 🔹 Explore practical applications, from templates to Tracy’s Wellness Mandala practice 🔹 Find out how to adapt mandalas for neurodivergent clients and create a safe space 🔹 Understand the dos and don’ts of using mandalas in therapy—why a child-led, non-interpretative approach matters 🔹 Learn direct and non-directive ways to integrate mandalas into therapy with individuals and families 🔹 Discover how music, color, and the idea of impermanence enrich the mandala experience

Tracy also dives into the "safe circle", a concept that helps children feel seen, heard, and emotionally supported.

🌟 Tune in to learn how mandalas can bring introspection, self-regulation, and healing into your play therapy sessions!

Original Air Date: December 19, 2023

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💜 Learn More About Synergetic Play Therapy:

👉 Visit our website for courses, resources, and certification opportunities – www.synergeticplaytherapy.com

📚 Explore Our Books: Aggression in Play Therapy – www.synergeticplaytherapy.com/books

🎧 Listen to Our Podcast: Lessons from the Playroom – www.synergeticplaytherapy.com/lessons-from-the-playroom/

✨ SPT Foundation: Learn more about it's mission, team and initiatives:

👉 https://synergeticplaytherapy.com/spt-foundation/

🔗 Connect with Us on Social Media:

  continue reading

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Content provided by Synergetic Play Therapy Institute, Lisa Dion and Lisa Dion. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Synergetic Play Therapy Institute, Lisa Dion and Lisa Dion or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://ppacc.player.fm/legal.

Have you explored the power of mandalas in play therapy? In this episode, Lisa Dion sits down with Tracy Turner-Bumberry (LPC, RPT-S™) to uncover the transformative magic of mandalas—an incredible yet often unexplored tool in clinical practice.

Tracy, a Certified AutPlay Trainer, Animal-Assisted Play Therapist, and DBT Therapist, shares how mandalas can create a safe, expressive, and healing space for children and families.

🔹 Discover what mandalas are and their deep multicultural roots 🔹 Learn how "circle art" and "circle play" can demystify mandalas for therapy 🔹 Explore practical applications, from templates to Tracy’s Wellness Mandala practice 🔹 Find out how to adapt mandalas for neurodivergent clients and create a safe space 🔹 Understand the dos and don’ts of using mandalas in therapy—why a child-led, non-interpretative approach matters 🔹 Learn direct and non-directive ways to integrate mandalas into therapy with individuals and families 🔹 Discover how music, color, and the idea of impermanence enrich the mandala experience

Tracy also dives into the "safe circle", a concept that helps children feel seen, heard, and emotionally supported.

🌟 Tune in to learn how mandalas can bring introspection, self-regulation, and healing into your play therapy sessions!

Original Air Date: December 19, 2023

***

💜 Learn More About Synergetic Play Therapy:

👉 Visit our website for courses, resources, and certification opportunities – www.synergeticplaytherapy.com

📚 Explore Our Books: Aggression in Play Therapy – www.synergeticplaytherapy.com/books

🎧 Listen to Our Podcast: Lessons from the Playroom – www.synergeticplaytherapy.com/lessons-from-the-playroom/

✨ SPT Foundation: Learn more about it's mission, team and initiatives:

👉 https://synergeticplaytherapy.com/spt-foundation/

🔗 Connect with Us on Social Media:

  continue reading

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