Culturally Competent Play Therapy with Dr. Eliana Gil

Lisa Dion is joined by Dr. Eliana Gil in this exciting episode as they celebrate the next 100 episodes of the podcast! 🙌💞 Together, these two brilliant minds explore what it truly means to be culturally competent as a therapist. Dr. Gil, a pioneer in trauma recovery and play therapy, is the founding partner of the Gil Institute for Trauma Recovery & Education. With decades of experience and multiple books that have shaped the field, she is also a former president of the Association for Play Therapy and recipient of their Lifetime Achievement Award. 💡 In today’s episode, Lisa and Eliana discuss: ✨ What it means to become culturally competent in the therapy room. 🌍 The importance of building an anti-racist and culturally-informed practice. 🛑 How to respond when children explore racism and cultural issues in the playroom. 🌀 How to move from reflection to action, digging deep within yourself to improve your work and expand your impact. Dr. Gil invites us to reflect on how cultural issues show up in our work as play therapists and to think critically about when and how these conversations need to happen. It’s about creating an environment where you can have these discussions authentically, supported by your own training and self-reflection. 🌟 Eliana concludes with a beautiful message about growth and deepening in your practice as a play therapist, inspiring us all to continue learning and evolving in this essential area of cultural competence. 🎧 Listen to this inspiring episode and gain valuable insights into becoming a more culturally-aware therapist, as Lisa and Dr. Gil offer wisdom to guide you in your journey. *** 💜 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]