(HS Dion 150241 2025) Brain-Based Boundary Setting: Strategies for Supporting Dysregulated Children Without Shame or Rupture
Tracking # 20-1327515
Course overview
Join Lisa Dion, creator of Synergetic Play Therapy, to explore how to set boundaries with children---one of the most challenging aspects of therapy. You may struggle with internal conflict, wondering if you're setting a boundary because it's truly needed or because you think you "should." Together, we'll dive into boundary-setting from a neurobiological perspective, considering the child's brain and nervous system activation. Using Interpersonal Neurobiology and Synergetic Play Therapy, you'll learn how to set boundaries that foster deeper connection without disrupting the child's process. You will learn to: Set boundaries effectively without shaming or shutting down a child Define "emotional flooding" and manage it in sessions Understand how your own window of tolerance impacts boundary-setting This session will equip you with practical tools to set compassionate, effective boundaries that strengthen both the child and therapeutic relationship.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
Certified Master Social Worker
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Florida Board of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Florida Board of Psychology
Limited License Psychologist
Psychologist
Florida Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Speech-Language Pathologist
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board
Licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed Independent Social Worker
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Social Worker
Marriage and Family Therapist
Registered Social Worker Assistant
Disclosure statements
Financial: Lisa Dion maintains a private practice and is the founder and
president of Synergetic Play Therapy Institute and co-founder of Synergetic
Education Institute. She receives royalties as a published author. Lisa Dion is
the creator and host of the Lessons from the Playroom podcast. She receives
a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no
relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Lisa Dion is a member of the Association of Play Therapy.