• A Synergetic Approach to Education 2025-2026 (Payment Plan)

    Use Early Bird Coupon Code “EarlyBird50” for $50 USD off until October 1st!

    Registration Deadline is October 28th, 2025, 12pm MST

    Are you a school-based mental health professional questioning how to truly support students struggling with challenging behaviors? Or maybe, you’re finding yourself stuck between educational demands and the real needs of your students? Or perhaps you’re trained in Synergetic Play Therapy and looking for ways to bring your SPT skills into schools or educational settings to make a deeper impact?  A Synergetic Approach to Education is here to bridge that gap, offering you practical, neuroscience-backed strategies that are not just “another thing on your or others’ plates,” but tools to transform your approach to classroom regulation and student engagement. How Is This Different from Other Programs? Unlike traditional educational programs that often overlook the link between mental health and classroom dynamics, our approach integrates decades of experience working at the intersection of education and mental health. This isn’t just about adding new techniques—it’s about fundamentally reshaping how you understand and respond to student behaviors. You’ll learn to implement small but powerful shifts in daily routines that prepare brains and bodies to learn, helping educators see beyond surface-level behaviors to the neurophysiological states driving them. What Does This Have to Do with SPT? Rooted in Synergetic Play Therapy principles, this program extends the insights of SPT into the classroom, giving you what you need to empower educators to become external regulators who support students in real time. You’ll discover how to translate the SPT model’s emphasis on regulation, curiosity, and connection into practical strategies that fit naturally into classroom settings. Our unique lens helps educators see their own roles in student dynamics, fostering environments of safety, belonging, and co-regulation that elevate everyone. What Will You Learn That Makes Us Different?
    • Identify Missing Pieces in School Programs: Discover critical components often absent from current school approaches that keep students stuck in challenging behaviors and learn how to explicitly teach educators how to prepare brains and bodies to learn with “top-down” and “bottom-up” approaches.
    • Model Classroom-Wide Regulation: Learn how to demonstrate regulation strategies that benefit all students and teachers, without adding extra workload.
    • Understand Underlying Issues: Help educators recognize the deeper dynamics affecting classroom behaviors in ways that make sense to them, making their interventions more effective and sustainable.
    • Tailor Supports to Educators' Realities: Establish practical approaches that account for differing student needs while ensuring educators can implement them seamlessly in their classrooms.
    • Address Barriers with Curiosity: Tackle common challenges educators face and empower them to engage with these difficulties using a mindset of curiosity rather than resistance.
    • Prepare Brains and Bodies to Learn: Gain tools to articulate the connection between neurophysiological states and behaviors, equipping educators to support students more effectively.
    What You’ll Gain:
    • Practical, Scalable Strategies: Implement classroom-wide regulation that supports every student and doesn’t feel like “one more thing.”
    • Deeper Understanding of Behavior Dynamics: Uncover the root causes of challenging student behaviors and learn how to guide educators in addressing them.
    • Empowerment to Transform Classrooms: Use the principles of SPT to create regulatory environments that allow for dynamic, individualized support.
    • Collaboration and Connection: Model how to balance support and challenge, cultivating resilience in educators and students alike.
    This isn’t just another training program; it’s a comprehensive approach to transforming how we see and support student behaviors in the classroom. Join us in moving beyond traditional methods and embracing a Synergetic Approach to Education that meets students and educators where they are—and takes them where they want to be. "This course has been life-changing for me personally and for so many of the clients and families I work with! I love that your class applies to clinical practice as well! Judith has a brilliant mind and it was an honor to learn from her. I am so grateful. There are moments in your life that are pivotal and I know my Synergetic Play Therapy (SPT) and SPT in schools are one of those pivotal moments for me as a professional and a mom." - Chey Cochran, LPC Check out the clip below for a sample of what you can expect during live webinars!
    Program Prerequisites: This program requires that you have taken a Level 1 Introduction to Synergetic Play Therapy® program. This includes the completion of one of the following: If you have not yet completed one of the above programs, you now have the opportunity to meet the prerequisites for A Synergetic Approach to Education by taking the new Fundamentals Course through the Synergetic Education Institute!* *The Fundamentals Course has been created specifically for individuals who wish to take a Synergetic Approach to Education but have not yet completed a Level 1 Introduction to Synergetic Play Therapy® program. This course will take you through key Synergetic Play Therapy® principles, creating a foundation on which to build. Please note: This course has been paired down to focus on specific concepts to prepare students for A Synergetic Approach to Education, and, therefore, is not a full replacement for the Level 1 Introduction to Synergetic Play Therapy® program.  Should your goal be to apply for the Synergetic Play Therapy Certification program, you must complete the entire Introduction program. If you meet the prerequisites for this program, use the dropdown menu below to select "A Synergetic Approach to Education 2025-2026" to register! If you have NOT completed a Level 1 program, please select "A Synergetic Approach to Education 2025-2026 + Fundamentals Course"!
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  • Evolution of a Synergetic Educator Fall 2025 (Payment Plan)

    Discover the missing pieces in working with daily challenges in teaching and learning with our unique approach!

    Early bird registration is now open! Use code “2025EarlyBird” to save $40 USD when you register by August 15th.

    Registration Deadline is September 21, 2025, 12pm Mountain Time (Denver)

    Are you finding that some students remain stuck in challenging behaviors despite your best efforts? Or perhaps you’re dedicated to fostering a classroom where every student can thrive but finding that traditional methods aren’t delivering the results you hoped for …. Then join us for the Evolution of a Synergetic Educator program - it’s more than just a set of new tools! It’s about empowering you with a deep understanding of what’s occurring with your students and in your classrooms. Insight into the root causes and underlying dynamics inform our easy-to-use practical strategies for addressing today’s challenges.   We'll empower you to step into being the educator you set out to be before the realities of teaching got in the way. By filling in the missing pieces that traditional approaches often overlook, you’ll be prepared to create lasting positive change in your classroom and your students’ lives, in ways that feel authentic and congruent for you.  We'll guide you through the process, with science, practice, and application support; YOU choose what fits you and your students!  Here’s What Sets Us Apart:
    1. Addressing Root Causes, Not Just Symptoms: Traditional approaches to student behavior often miss the mark, sometimes even escalating situations. Our program teaches you how to recognize brain and body states that influence student behavior, allowing you to intervene with the right strategy at the right time.
    2. Creating Felt Safety and Belonging: Safety and belonging aren’t just about a welcoming environment—they start in the brain. Our program teaches you how to foster an atmosphere where you can help your students develop a felt sense of safety and belonging, leading to better self-regulation and a readiness to learn.
    3. Empower Students Through Regulation: Regulation is most effective when it’s integrated throughout the day, not just during scheduled brain breaks. We teach you how to guide students in understanding their own activation and behavior, helping them take responsibility for their behavior and regulation.
    4. Shifting Resistance into Readiness: Collaborating with colleagues can be challenging, especially when resistance to change is high. Our revolutionary Developmental Mindsets Paradigm™ offers strategies to shift resistance into readiness, creating a ripple effect that transforms school culture into one that prioritizes regulation, safety, and belonging for all. 
    5. Bridging Gaps in Social-Emotional Learning (SEL): Traditional SEL programs often overlook critical elements like interoceptive awareness and the ability to adapt strategies to different environments. We teach you how to integrate these missing pieces, helping students use SEL skills independently and effectively.
    6. Transforming Student-Adult Relationships: Power struggles and miscommunication can derail student-adult interactions. Our program equips you with tools to navigate these complex dynamics, fostering trust, respect, and mutual understanding that lead to positive changes in your classroom and students’ lives. 
    Join the Evolution of a Synergetic Educator program to gain the skills and insights needed to create lasting, meaningful change for your students, classrooms, and schools. Transform education, while balancing student and educator well-being, so everyone is getting what they need to thrive! Scroll down for program details including cost, learning objectives, and important dates!
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  • Group Consultation

    Continue growing and learning! Join Judy for six 1-hour group consultation sessions.  Use the dropdown menu to choose the group that fits your schedule the best. For dates and times, refer to the details below.
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  • Evolution of a Synergetic Educator Fall 2025

    Discover the missing pieces in working with daily challenges in teaching and learning with our unique approach!

    Early bird registration is now open! Use code “2025EarlyBird” to save $40 USD when you register by August 15th.

    Registration Deadline is September 21, 2025, 12pm Mountain Time (Denver)

    Are you finding that some students remain stuck in challenging behaviors despite your best efforts? Or perhaps you’re dedicated to fostering a classroom where every student can thrive but finding that traditional methods aren’t delivering the results you hoped for …. Then join us for the Evolution of a Synergetic Educator program - it’s more than just a set of new tools! It’s about empowering you with a deep understanding of what’s occurring with your students and in your classrooms. Insight into the root causes and underlying dynamics inform our easy-to-use practical strategies for addressing today’s challenges.   We'll empower you to step into being the educator you set out to be before the realities of teaching got in the way. By filling in the missing pieces that traditional approaches often overlook, you’ll be prepared to create lasting positive change in your classroom and your students’ lives, in ways that feel authentic and congruent for you.  We'll guide you through the process, with science, practice, and application support; YOU choose what fits you and your students!  Here’s What Sets Us Apart:
    1. Addressing Root Causes, Not Just Symptoms: Traditional approaches to student behavior often miss the mark, sometimes even escalating situations. Our program teaches you how to recognize brain and body states that influence student behavior, allowing you to intervene with the right strategy at the right time.
    2. Creating Felt Safety and Belonging: Safety and belonging aren’t just about a welcoming environment—they start in the brain. Our program teaches you how to foster an atmosphere where you can help your students develop a felt sense of safety and belonging, leading to better self-regulation and a readiness to learn.
    3. Empower Students Through Regulation: Regulation is most effective when it’s integrated throughout the day, not just during scheduled brain breaks. We teach you how to guide students in understanding their own activation and behavior, helping them take responsibility for their behavior and regulation.
    4. Shifting Resistance into Readiness: Collaborating with colleagues can be challenging, especially when resistance to change is high. Our revolutionary Developmental Mindsets Paradigm™ offers strategies to shift resistance into readiness, creating a ripple effect that transforms school culture into one that prioritizes regulation, safety, and belonging for all. 
    5. Bridging Gaps in Social-Emotional Learning (SEL): Traditional SEL programs often overlook critical elements like interoceptive awareness and the ability to adapt strategies to different environments. We teach you how to integrate these missing pieces, helping students use SEL skills independently and effectively.
    6. Transforming Student-Adult Relationships: Power struggles and miscommunication can derail student-adult interactions. Our program equips you with tools to navigate these complex dynamics, fostering trust, respect, and mutual understanding that lead to positive changes in your classroom and students’ lives. 
    Join the Evolution of a Synergetic Educator program to gain the skills and insights needed to create lasting, meaningful change for your students, classrooms, and schools. Transform education, while balancing student and educator well-being, so everyone is getting what they need to thrive! Scroll down for program details including cost, learning objectives, and important dates!
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  • A Synergetic Approach to Education 2025-2026

    Use Early Bird Coupon Code “EarlyBird50” for $50 USD off until October 1st!

    Registration Deadline is October 28, 2025, 12pm MST

    Are you a school-based mental health professional questioning how to truly support students struggling with challenging behaviors? Or maybe, you’re finding yourself stuck between educational demands and the real needs of your students? Or perhaps you’re trained in Synergetic Play Therapy and looking for ways to bring your SPT skills into schools or educational settings to make a deeper impact?  A Synergetic Approach to Education is here to bridge that gap, offering you practical, neuroscience-backed strategies that are not just “another thing on your or others’ plates,” but tools to transform your approach to classroom regulation and student engagement. How Is This Different from Other Programs? Unlike traditional educational programs that often overlook the link between mental health and classroom dynamics, our approach integrates decades of experience working at the intersection of education and mental health. This isn’t just about adding new techniques—it’s about fundamentally reshaping how you understand and respond to student behaviors. You’ll learn to implement small but powerful shifts in daily routines that prepare brains and bodies to learn, helping educators see beyond surface-level behaviors to the neurophysiological states driving them. What Does This Have to Do with SPT? Rooted in Synergetic Play Therapy principles, this program extends the insights of SPT into the classroom, giving you what you need to empower educators to become external regulators who support students in real time. You’ll discover how to translate the SPT model’s emphasis on regulation, curiosity, and connection into practical strategies that fit naturally into classroom settings. Our unique lens helps educators see their own roles in student dynamics, fostering environments of safety, belonging, and co-regulation that elevate everyone. What Will You Learn That Makes Us Different?
    • Identify Missing Pieces in School Programs: Discover critical components often absent from current school approaches that keep students stuck in challenging behaviors and learn how to explicitly teach educators how to prepare brains and bodies to learn with “top-down” and “bottom-up” approaches.
    • Model Classroom-Wide Regulation: Learn how to demonstrate regulation strategies that benefit all students and teachers, without adding extra workload.
    • Understand Underlying Issues: Help educators recognize the deeper dynamics affecting classroom behaviors in ways that make sense to them, making their interventions more effective and sustainable.
    • Tailor Supports to Educators' Realities: Establish practical approaches that account for differing student needs while ensuring educators can implement them seamlessly in their classrooms.
    • Address Barriers with Curiosity: Tackle common challenges educators face and empower them to engage with these difficulties using a mindset of curiosity rather than resistance.
    • Prepare Brains and Bodies to Learn: Gain tools to articulate the connection between neurophysiological states and behaviors, equipping educators to support students more effectively.
    What You’ll Gain:
    • Practical, Scalable Strategies: Implement classroom-wide regulation that supports every student and doesn’t feel like “one more thing.”
    • Deeper Understanding of Behavior Dynamics: Uncover the root causes of challenging student behaviors and learn how to guide educators in addressing them.
    • Empowerment to Transform Classrooms: Use the principles of SPT to create regulatory environments that allow for dynamic, individualized support.
    • Collaboration and Connection: Model how to balance support and challenge, cultivating resilience in educators and students alike.
    This isn’t just another training program; it’s a comprehensive approach to transforming how we see and support student behaviors in the classroom. Join us in moving beyond traditional methods and embracing a Synergetic Approach to Education that meets students and educators where they are—and takes them where they want to be. "This course has been life-changing for me personally and for so many of the clients and families I work with! I love that your class applies to clinical practice as well! Judith has a brilliant mind and it was an honor to learn from her. I am so grateful. There are moments in your life that are pivotal and I know my Synergetic Play Therapy (SPT) and SPT in schools are one of those pivotal moments for me as a professional and a mom." - Chey Cochran, LPC Check out the clip below for a sample of what you can expect during live webinars!
    Program Prerequisites: This program requires that you have taken a Level 1 Introduction to Synergetic Play Therapy® program. This includes the completion of one of the following: If you have not yet completed one of the above programs, you now have the opportunity to meet the prerequisites for A Synergetic Approach to Education by taking the new Fundamentals Course through the Synergetic Education Institute!* *The Fundamentals Course has been created specifically for individuals who wish to take a Synergetic Approach to Education but have not yet completed a Level 1 Introduction to Synergetic Play Therapy® program. This course will take you through key Synergetic Play Therapy® principles, creating a foundation on which to build. Please note: This course has been paired down to focus on specific concepts to prepare students for A Synergetic Approach to Education, and, therefore, is not a full replacement for the Level 1 Introduction to Synergetic Play Therapy® program.  Should your goal be to apply for the Synergetic Play Therapy Certification program, you must complete the entire Introduction program. If you meet the prerequisites for this program, use the dropdown menu below to select "A Synergetic Approach to Education 2025-2026" to register! If you have NOT completed a Level 1 program, please select "A Synergetic Approach to Education 2025-2026 + Fundamentals Course"!
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  • A Synergetic Approach to Learning: Foundational Course 2023-24 Cohort

    This 18-hour foundational course dives deeply into understanding the context in which learning is taking place. Neuroscience can help us understand what is happening for educators and students in moments of dysregulation, so teachers can learn how to support regulation for students and classrooms. You’ll learn to use brain and body state awareness to guide you in applying strategies and learn how to talk to others about the science behind the strategies you’re using. Exploring an embodied approach, we’ll focus on safety and belonging, along with promoting reflective self-awareness, all vital pieces in creating new options for behavior. Welcome, we are excited to share this journey with you.
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  • Healthy School Behaviors

    This 21-hour program dives deeply into understanding the context in which learning and growth take place. Neuroscience can help us understand what is happening in moments of dysregulation, so we can learn how to support regulation for children and classrooms and create regulatory environments. You’ll learn to use brain and body state awareness to guide you in applying strategies and learn how to talk to others about the science behind the strategies you’re using. Utilizing a developmental approach, we’ll focus on supporting both educators and children, as we explore what it means to become an external regulator. Navigating the complexities of our interactions will allow us to shift even the most challenging dynamics. Welcome, we are excited to share this journey with you.
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  • Traverse Academy Program Fall 2025

    Join us for this exciting program in which we will be exploring ways to support students and educators. You’ll learn strategies for use in educational settings that promote trauma-informed, social-emotional support. You’ll learn the neuroscience behind these strategies, as you focus on teaming and working together to support your community.    
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