Filial Therapy & Supporting Parents as Change Agents | Dr. Risë VanFleet

In this insightful episode, Lisa Dion welcomes play therapy pioneer Dr. Risë VanFleet for a conversation about Filial Therapy—an approach that empowers parents and caregivers as the primary change agents in their child’s healing journey. Dr. Risë VanFleet is a Licensed Psychologist (PA), Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor, and expert in Filial Therapy, Animal Assisted Play Therapy™, complex trauma, and attachment issues. She is the President of the Family Enhancement & Play Therapy Center and founder of the International Institute for Animal Assisted Play Therapy®. 💡 What you’ll learn in this episode: 📖 The history of Filial Therapy—and the theoretical principles that make it such a powerful model. 🧠 Why Filial Therapy is a psychoeducational model (rather than a medical model) and how that shifts the therapeutic process. ✨ The 7 key aspects that create the elegance of Filial Therapy—and make it highly effective in strengthening the parent-child relationship. 👨‍👩‍👧 How parents and caregivers become the primary change agents for their child’s healing and development. 🔀 Ways to integrate Filial Therapy with other therapeutic interventions to create a holistic approach to child and family treatment. 💬 Plus, hear Dr. VanFleet share how she entered the field of play therapy and what has inspired her work over the years. 🌟 This episode will enhance the way you think about parental involvement in therapy and deepen your commitment to supporting families. Join Lisa and Risë for this inspiring conversation—one that will shift your perspective on the transformative role of caregivers in the play therapy process. *** 💜 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... 🔗 Connect with Us on Social Media: Follow us on Instagram:   / synergeticplaytherapy   Like our Facebook page:   / synergeticplaytherapyinstitute   💬 Have Questions or Need Support? Reach out to our team at: [email protected]