Back to the Roots: Experiential Play Therapy with Nilüfer Devecigil 🧸

🎮 In this special episode, Lisa reconnects with Nilüfer Devecigil from Turkey to discuss Experiential Play Therapy—a foundational model that heavily influenced Synergetic Play Therapy. Nilüfer, who has extensive experience in attachment parenting and trauma healing, shares insights on how this approach helps children and parents heal together. From the five stages of therapy to the concept of "double awareness," Lisa and Nilüfer delve into the philosophy and humanistic approach of Byron and Carol Norton. This enlightening conversation is filled with practical advice and real-life examples, providing listeners with a deeper understanding of the therapeutic process through play.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Lisa and Nilüfer’s 20+ year journey together learning Experiential Play Therapy 🔍
The foundations of Experiential Play Therapy, championed by Byron and Carol Norton 🌱
How parents are actively involved in the therapeutic process 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
The unique aspects of Experiential Play Therapy, including themes, metaphors, and the five stages of therapy 🧠
How "double awareness" in therapy benefits both therapists and children 🌟
Nilüfer’s approach to integrating attachment and relational work with play therapy 👫
The importance of therapists doing their own therapeutic work for professional growth 💡

Join Lisa and Nilüfer for an in-depth exploration of Experiential Play Therapy and how it influences Synergetic Play Therapy. Don’t miss this enlightening conversation that goes back to the roots of therapeutic play. ✨

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