TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY – SAN MARCOS



TEXAS STATE VITAI. Academic/Professional BackgroundA. Name: Linda E HomeyerTitle: ProfessorB. Educational BackgroundDegree Year UniversityMajor DissertationPh.D. 1994 University of North Texas Counseling and Play Therapy Behaviors Student Serv. of Sexually Abused Children M.S. 1985 East Texas State University Counseling and Guidance B.A. 1970 Central Michigan University Secondary Education & English C. University ExperiencePosition University DatesHonorary Professor of InternationalTexas State University 9/2014-9/2017StudiesProfessorTexas State University 9/2006-currentChair, Dept. of C.L.A.S. Texas State University 7/2011-8/2013Interim Chair, Dept. of C.L.A.S. Texas State University 9/2010-7/2011Professor Texas State University 9/2006-currentAssociate Professor Texas State University 9/2000-8/2006Assistant Professor Southwest Texas State University 9/1995-8/2000Adjunct Professor University of North Texas 1/1995-05/1995Teaching Fellow University of North Texas 8/1992-12/1994D. Relevant Professional ExperiencePosition Entity DatesLicensed Professional Private Practice 1994 - currentCounselor & Supervisor Assistant Director of University of North Texas 1992-1994Center for Play TherapyCase Worker Child Protective Services 1987 – 1991 Texas Department of Human Services E. Other Professional Credentials (licensure, certification, etc.) Texas Licensed Professional Counselor and approved supervisor (LPCS), Texas Board of Examiners of Licensed Professional Counselors - #12223Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor (RPT-S), Association for Play Therapy - #0184II. TEACHINGA. Teaching Honors and Awards:Counselor Educator of the Year, Texas Assoc. for Counselor Education and Supervision, 2004.Outstanding College Educator Alumni of the Year, Department of Counseling, Development and Higher Education, College of Education, University of North Texas, Denton TX, 2001B. Courses Taught:Undergraduate:Principles of CounselingUniv. of North Texas (U.N.T.)Graduate:COUN 5362 Professional Supervision: Theories & ApplicationsTexas StateCOUN 5373Intermediate Methods in Play TherapyTexas StateCOUN 5178Independent StudyTexas StateCOUN 5178Sandtray MethodsTexas StateCOUN 5207 Counseling Theories Pre-PracticumTexas StateCOUN 5330Assessment for School CounselorsTexas StateCOUN 5369Child & Adol. Counseling, Intermediate TechniquesTexas StateCOUN 5378Independent StudyTexas StateCOUN 5381Sandtray Therapy: Principles and MethodsTexas StateCOUN 5689Clinical PracticumTexas StateEDP 5250Basic Communication & Interview SkillsS.W.T.EDP 5354Counseling TechniquesS.W.T.EDP 5358Group Counseling, Dynamics and ProcessesS.W.T.EDP 5366Individual & Group Counseling, Adv. TechniquesS.W.T.EDP 5373Play Therapy: Process & Principles (Dist. Learning)S.W.T.EDP 5378CPlay Therapy: Current Issues and Sp. PopulationsS.W.T.EDP 5389YSite-Based InternshipS.W.T.EDP 5399ThesisS.W.T.Child & Adolescent AppraisalU.N.T.Group Counseling Theories & ProceduresU.N.T.Independent StudyU.N.T.PracticumU.N.T.Doctorate:ED 7378Problems in EducationS.W.T.C. Graduate Theses/Dissertations or Exit Committees (if supervisor, please indicate):Warr-Williams, Jacquelyn E. (2012). Sandplay Curriculum for Post-Graduate Certification. University Of Pennsylvania - School Of Social Policy and Practice (Dissertation Committee, Expert Member)Moores, J. (discontinued). Spirituality in play therapy and sandtray. Alliant International UniversityFresno, CA (Dissertation Committee Member; 2008-2010, student changed topic)Hsu-Smith, Tsui-chin (2009). Echoing teachers’ voices: A study exploring teachers’ perceptions of play, play therapy, and play therapy skills training, University of Texas (Dissertation Committee member)Petruk, L. (1997). Creating a world in the sand: A pilot study of normative data for employing the sandtray as a diagnostic tool with children. (Thesis Chair)D. Courses Prepared and Curriculum Development:COUN 5178Sandtray Therapy MethodsTexas StateEDP 5250Basic Techniques & Interviewing Skills Practicum* S.W.T.EDP 5158Group Counseling Practicum*S.W.T.EDP 5258 Dynamics & Process in Group Counseling*S.W.T.EDP 5330Assessment for School CounselorsS.W.T.EDP 5359Intermediate Counseling Techniques*S.W.T.*co-developedEDP 5373Play Therapy: Process and PrinciplesS.W.T.EDP 5373DL Distance Learning Play TherapyS.W.T.EDP 5378CPlay Therapy: Current Issues and Sp. PopulationsS.W.T.EDP 5381Sandtray Therapy: Principles and MethodsS.W.T.Play Therapy: Entering the World of the Child St. Mary’s Univ.Play Therapy: Understanding the Process & Group Play Therapy St. Mary’s Univ. Sandtray: Therapeutic Connection St. Mary’s Univ.E. Funded External Teaching Grants and ContractsF. Submitted, but not Funded, External Teaching Grants and ContractsG. Funded Internal Teaching Grants and ContractsMerrick Grant, S.W.T., $2,000.00. To further develop EDP5373 both distance learning and on-campus formats. Awarded September, 2001.PowerPoint, S.W.T., $300.00. To enhance teaching through classroom presentation. Awarded June, 2001.H. Submitted, but not Funded, Internal Teaching Grants and ContractsI. OtherIII. SCHOLARLY/CREATIVEA. Works in Print:1. Books (if not refereed, please indicate)a. Scholarly Monographsb. Textbooks:Homeyer, L. & Sweeney, D. (2011). Sandtray Therapy: A practical manual (2nd ed.). New York: Routledge.Sweeney, D. & Homeyer, L. (Eds.) (1999). The handbook of group play therapy. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.Homeyer, L. & Sweeney, D. (1998). Sandtray: A practical manual. Canyon Lake, TX: Lindan Press. (not refereed)c. Edited Books:Landreth, G., Ray, D., Sweeney, D., Homeyer, L., Glover, G. (2005). Play therapy interventions with children's problems (2nd Ed.), Northvale, NJ: Jason Aronson.Landreth, G., Schumann, B., Hilpl, K., Kale, A., Bratton, S., Homeyer, L. (Eds.) (2003). The world of play therapy literature: A definitive guide to authors and subjects in the field (4th Ed.). Denton, TX: Center for Play Therapy. (not refereed)Landreth, G., Homeyer, L., Bratton, S., Kale, A., & Hilpl, K. (Eds.) (2000). The world of play therapy literature: A definitive guide to authors and subjects in the field (3rd Ed.). Denton, TX: Center for Play Therapy. (not refereed)Landreth, G., Homeyer, L., Glover, G, & Sweeney, D. (1996). Play therapy interventions with children's problems. Northvale, NJ: Jason Aronson. Landreth, G., Homeyer, L., Bratton, S., & Kale, A. (Eds.) (1995). The world of play therapy literature: A definitive guide to authors and subjects in the field (2nd Ed.). Denton, TX: Center for Play Therapy. (not refereed)Landreth, G., Homeyer, L., & Bratton, S. (Eds.) (1993). The world of play therapy literature: A definitive guide to authors and subjects in the field). Denton, TX: Center for Play Therapy. (not refereed)International Editions/Translations:Homeyer, L. & Sweeney, D. (2015 – anticipated date). Sandtray Therapy: A practical manual (2nd ed.). Korea, Hakjisa Publisher (Korean Translation).Homeyer, L. & Sweeney, D. (2012). Sandtray Therapy: A practical manual (2nd ed.). Edition arranged with Taylor and Francis and The Marsh Agency, Psychological Publishing. (Chinese version).Landreth, G., Sweeney, G., Ray, D. & Homeyer, L. (2009). Play therapy interventions with children's problems (2nd ed.), Korea, Hakjisa Publisher (Korean Translation).Sweeney, D., & Homeyer, L. (2009). The handbook of group play therapy, Sigma Press published in arrangement with John Wiley & Sons (Korean translation).Homeyer, L., & Sweeney, D. (2007). Sandtray: A practical manual. Korea, Hakjisa Publisher (Korean Translation).Landreth, G., Sweeney, G., Ray, D. & Homeyer, L. (2007). Play therapy interventions with children's problems (2nd ed.) Chinese Connection Agency, division of The Yao Enterprises, in agreement with Rowman & Littlefield. (Chinese translation).Homeyer, L. (2006). Fatiga de compasión: ?Están en peligro los Terapeutas de Juego? In F. Gutierrez (Ed.), First Conference for Play Therapy, Child Sexual Abuse, Child Abuse and Academic Problems, Cholula, Puebla, Mexico.Homeyer, L. (2006) Terapia de juego: Claves para comprender y tratar víctimas de Abuso Sexual. In F. Gutierrez (Ed.), First Conference for Play Therapy, Child Sexual Abuse, Child Abuse and Academic Problems, Cholula, Puebla, Mexico.Homeyer, L. (2006) Terapia de juego y el Abuso Sexual. In F. Gutierrez (Ed.), First Conference for Play Therapy, Child Sexual Abuse, Child Abuse and Academic Problems, Cholula, Puebla, Mexico.Homeyer, L. (2006). Mesa redonda: Terapia de juego para ni?os agresivos y agredidos. In F. Gutierrez (Ed.), First Conference for Play Therapy, Child Sexual Abuse, Child Abuse and Academic Problems, Cholula, Puebla, Mexico.Homeyer, L. & Sweeney, D. (2005). Sandtray: A practical manual. Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur: Play & Expressive Arts. Landreth, G., Homeyer, L., Glover, G, & Sweeney, D. (2001). Play therapy interventions with children's problems, Moscow: Moscow Psychological-Social Institute (Russian translation).Sweeney, D., & Homeyer, L. (2001). The handbook of group play therapy, New York, Jossey-Bass. (Chinese translation).d. Chapters in Books:Homeyer, L. (2014-under contract). Sandtray & Sandplay Therapy. In C. Schaefer & L. Braverman (Eds.) Handbook of Play Therapy (2nd ed.). New York, Wiley & Sons.Sweeney, D., & Homeyer, L. (2009). Sandtray Therapy. In A. Drews (Ed), Blending of Play Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. New York: Wiley & Sons.Morrison, M., & Homeyer, L. (2008). Supervision in the Sand. In A. Drews & J. Mullen (Eds.), Supervision can be playful: Techniques for child and play therapist supervisors, Lanham MD: Rowman and Littlefield.Landreth, G., Homeyer, L., & Morrison, M. (2006). Play with feelings. In D. Fromberg & D. Bergen (Eds.), Play from Birth to Twelve: Contexts, Perspectives, and Meanings (2nd ed.). NY: Garland Publishing.Homeyer, L., & DeFrance, E. (2005). Play therapy. In C. Malchiodi (Ed.) Handbook of expressive therapies (pp. 141-161). NY: Guilford Press.Homeyer, L., & Sweeney, D. (2005). Sandtray therapy. In C. Malchiodi (Ed.) Handbook of expressive therapies (pp. 162-183). NY: Guilford Press.Homeyer, L., & Sweeney, D. (2003). Child sexual abuse assessment: The tri-modal interview protocol. In K. Jordan (Ed.), Handbook of couple and family assessment (pp.203-220). NY: Nova Science. Homeyer, L. (2000). Identifying sexually abused children in play therapy. In G. Landreth (Ed.) Innovations and Special Considerations in Play Therapy (pp. 131-154). PA: Accelerated Development.Homeyer, L., & Sweeney, D. (2000). Group play therapy. In K. Fall & J. E. Levitov (Eds.) Modern Applications of Group Work. NY: Nova Science.Homeyer, L. (1999) Group play therapy for children who have been sexually abused. In D. Sweeney & L. Homeyer (Eds.), The Handbook of Group Play Therapy, Jossey-Bass.Sweeney, D. & Homeyer, L. (1999). Group play therapy. In D. Sweeney & L. Homeyer (Eds.), The Handbook of Group Play Therapy, Jossey-Bass.Landreth, G., & Homeyer, L. (1998). Play with feelings. In D. Fromberg & D. Bergen (Eds.), Play from Birth to Twelve: Contexts, Perspectives, and Meanings. NY: Garland Publishing.Entry in Book:Homeyer, L. (under contract). The case of Rosie. In J. Craine (Ed.), Game Play. Homeyer, L. (2010). Building together – understanding together. In L. Lowenstein (Ed.), Creative Family Therapy Techniques, Canada. Homeyer, L. (1996). In E. Oe & S. Mullen (Eds), Kaleidoscope of play therapy stories. Northvale, NJ: Jason Aronson. Six entries: Jade & Jason, p. 26; Connie, p. 35; Paul, p. 44; Jessica, p. 87; Zoe, p. 92; Shelby, pg. 101.e. Creative Books:Homeyer, L. (1997). Play therapy: Process & principles, Distance learning student workbook. San Marcos, TX: Southwest Texas State University Bookstore. (not refereed)Audio/Visual:Sweeney, D. & Homeyer, L. (2006). Play Therapy in Caring for Kids God’s Way [CD series], Forest, VA: American Association for Christian Counseling. (invited)Sweeney, D. & Homeyer, L. (2006). Filial Therapy in Caring for Kids God’s Way [CD series], Forest, VA: American Association for Christian Counseling. (invited)2. Articlesa. Refereed Journal Articles:Kenney-Noziska, S., Schaefer, C., & Homeyer, L. (2012). Beyond directive or non-directive: Moving the conversation forward. International Journal of Play Therapy, 21(4), 244-252.Schmidt, E., Homeyer. L., & Walker, J. (2009). Predictors of success on the counselor preparation comprehensive examination. Counselor Education and Supervision, 48(2), 226-238.Homeyer, L., & Morrison, M. (2008). Play as therapy, American Journal of Play, 1(2), 210-228.Homeyer, L. (2004). Identificación De Ni?os Sexualmente Abusados. En Terapia De Centro de Terapia Familiar y de Pareja.Homeyer, L. (2003). Play therapy: Counseling young children. Marriage & Family: A Christian Journal, 6(2), 195-202.Sweeney, D., Minnix, G., & Homeyer, L. (2003). Using sandtray therapy in lifestyle analysis. Journal of Individual Psychology, 59(4), 376-387. Homeyer, L., & Brown, C. (2002). The intensive three week semester: Is it effective? TCA Journal, 30(2), 34-42. Sweeney, D., Homeyer, L., & Pavlishina, O. (2000). Filial therapy: Healing children through relationship parenting. Marriage and Family: A Christian Journal. Homeyer, L., & Rae, A. (1999). The impact of semester length on play therapy training. International Journal of Play Therapy, 7(3). Homeyer, L., & Landreth, G. (1998). Play therapy behavior of sexually abused children. International Journal of Play Therapy, 7(2). Bratton, S., Landreth, G., & Homeyer, L. (1993). An intensive three day play therapy supervision/training model. International Journal of Play Therapy, 2(2), p. 61-78. b. Non-refereed Articles:Homeyer, L. (2010). Child sexual abuse, REVIVE, Publication of Abraham Foundation, Kumbanad, Tiruvalla, Kerala, India.Homeyer, L. (2009). Restoration within the family through Christ. PLEMORA. Journal of the India Bible College and Seminary, Kumbanad, Tiruvalla, Kerala, India.Homeyer, L. (2007). Developing Emotional Health. PLEMORA. Journal of the India Bible College and Seminary, Kumbanad, Tiruvalla, Kerala, India.3. Conference Proceedings a. Refereed Conference Proceedingsb. Non-refereed4. Abstracts:5. Reports:Homeyer, L., & Landreth, G. (1994). Play therapy behaviors of sexually abused children (Report No. CG 028-212). Greensboro, NC: ERIC CASS. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 414-549).6. Book Reviews:Homeyer, L. (2010). Play Therapy with Pre-school Children, Journal of Play.Homeyer, L. (2002, Fall). Partners in Play. Texas for Association for Play Therapy Newsletter, (10)4, 7.Homeyer, L. (2001, September). Play Therapy Primer: A Book Review. The Association for Play Therapy NewsLetter, 20(3).Homeyer, L. (2000, June). Long on information for short-term play therapy. A book review. The Association for Play Therapy NewsLetter, 19(2).Homeyer, L. (1995). Partners in play: An Adlerian approach to play therapy. A book review. Texas Association for Play Therapy Newsletter, 3(4), 1-2.Homeyer, L. (1994). Family play therapy: A book review. Texas Assoc. for Play Therapy Newsletter, 2(4), 3.7. Other:Homeyer, L. (2012). Relational Ministry (2nd Rev. Ed.). India Bible Seminary, Kerala, India. [Originally published as Relational First Aid, by David Ferguson, Relationship Press, Austin, TX. Revised edition included reformatting for IBS’s semester format; more culturally appropriate content.]Homeyer, L (2010).It is an honor to join in celebrating Agape’s important work, Agape Counselling Centre Malaysia Anniversary Publication, p. 46-47.Homeyer, L. (2002, Fall). Peer Consultation. Texas for Association for Play Therapy Newsletter, (10)4, 6.Homeyer, L. (2001, Spring/Summer) Reflections on the use of sandtray. Virginia Association for Play Therapy Newsletter, (2)2, 3.Homeyer, L. (2000, Fall). When is group play therapy appropriate? When is it not? Psychiatric Times. Homeyer, L. (2000, Fall). The president’s corner. Texas for Association for Play Therapy Newsletter, (8)4, 1-2. Homeyer, L. (2000, Fall). Where does all that money go? Texas for Association for Play Therapy Newsletter, (8)4, 7.Homeyer, L. (2000, Summer). The president’s corner. Texas for Association for Play Therapy Newsletter, (8)3.Schmidt, E., Connolly, C., Garcia, J., & Homeyer, L. (1999, Winter). TCA/TACES Assessment Summary. JUNCTURE: The Newsletter of the Texas Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, 13(1), 3-7.Homeyer, L. (1999, Spring). TACES: You’d think it was a secret! JUNCTURE: The Newsletter of the Texas Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, 12(2).Homeyer, L. (1999, Spring). The great adventure: Providing continuing education in South Africa. JUNCTURE: The Newsletter of the Texas Association for Counselor Ed. and Supervision, 12(2).Homeyer, L. (1998, Winter). Conference Report. Association for Play Therapy Newsletter, 17(4).Homeyer, L. (1998, Winter). Does it matter? The importance of professional affiliation. JUNCTURE: The Newsletter of the Texas Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, 13.Homeyer, L. (1997, Winter). What’s happening in research. JUNCTURE: The Newsletter of the Texas Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, 9.Homeyer, L. (1997).President's corner. Texas Association for Play Therapy Newsletter, 5(3), 1.Homeyer, L. (1997). Research update: Development of a child sexual abuse screening instrument, On-going research. Texas Association for Play Therapy Newsletter, 5(3), 3-4.Homeyer, L. (1997). President's corner. Texas Association for Play Therapy Newsletter, 5(2), 2.Homeyer, L. (1997, Spring). Supervising play therapy: It's a specialty. JUNCTURE: The Newsletter of the Texas Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, 7.Homeyer, L. (1997). Managed care reform. Texas Association for Play Therapy Newsletter, 5(1),2Homeyer, L. (1997). President's corner. Texas Association for Play Therapy Newsletter, 5(1), 2.Homeyer, L. (1997). Play therapy behaviors of sexually abused children, Play Notes: Georgia Association for Play Therapy Newsletter, 2(1), 2.Homeyer, L. (1997, Winter). Working with families: Try something new, Kentucky Association for Play Therapy Newsletter.Homeyer, L. (1997, Winter). What’s happening in research. JUNCTURE: The Newsletter of the Texas Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, 7.Homeyer, L. (1996). President's corner. Texas Association for Play Therapy Newsletter, 4(4), 2.Homeyer, L. (1996). President's corner. Texas Association for Play Therapy Newsletter,4(3), 2.Homeyer, L. (1996). President's corner - Part two. Texas Association for Play Therapy Newsletter, 4(2),1.Homeyer, L. (1996). Third annual conference report. Texas Assoc. for Play Therapy Newsletter, 4(2), 1-2.Homeyer, L. (1994). Becoming a registered play therapist: An update. TX Assoc. for Play Therapy Newsletter, 3(4), 2.Homeyer, L. (1993). Why play therapists should do sexual abuse assessments. Texas Association of Play Therapy Newsletter, 1(4), 1-4.B. Works not in Print1. Papers Presented at Professional Meetings:Out-of-CountrySpirituality in Play Therapy: What the Children Teach Us and What are We Doing With It? International Play Therapy Study Group, Denmark,?June 21-28, 2013Oh, The Places We’ve Played, Closing Keynote, 20th Texas Association for Play Therapy Conference, Austin, TX, April 20, 2013.Play therapy with Children who have been Sexually Abused, Taiwan Play Therapy Association, Taipei, Taiwan, November 30, 2011.Understanding Sexually Abused Children: Dynamics, Effects, and Assessment, Taiwan Play Therapy Association, Taipei, Taiwan, November 29, 2011.The State of Play Therapy in America: Trends and Challenges, Taiwan Play Therapy Association, Tainan, Taiwan, November 27, 2011.Play Therapy for Teachers and Students, Taiwan Play Therapy Association, Tainan, Taiwan, November 26, 2011.Creating a Safe Climate: Systemic Efforts to Decrease Bullying, Taiwan Play Therapy Association, Tainan, Taiwan, November 25, 2011.To Be Or Not To Be … The Theory Is The Question, International Play Therapy Study Group, Dublin, Ireland, Co-presented with Mary Morrison,?June 19, 2011.Play Therapy with Adults: Applications for Sandtray Therapy, Wroxton International Play Therapy Study Group, Wroxton Abbey, England, June 19-25, 2010Compassion Fatigue and the Play Therapist, First Asia-Pacific Play Therapy Conf., Darwin, Australia, May 24, 2007Sandtray: The Basics, First Asia-Pacific Play Therapy Conference, Darwin, Australia, May 23, 2007Group and Family Sandtray: An Overview, First Asia-Pacific Play Therapy Conf., Darwin, Australia, May 22, 2007Play Techniques in the Evaluation of Sexually Abused Children, Asociación Nacional de Terapia de Juego, A.C., Cholula, Mexico, September 8 & 9, 2006Play Therapy: Keys to Understanding and Treating Sexually Abused Children, First International Conference on Play Therapy, Child Abuse, Sexual Abuse and School Failure, Cholula, Mexico, April 7, 8 and 9, 2006Critical Roles of the Play Therapist Working with Sexually Abused Children, First International Conference on Play Therapy, Child Abuse, Sexual Abuse and School Failure, Cholula, Mexico, April 7, 8 and 9, 2006Compassion Fatigue and the Play Therapist, Wroxton International Play Therapy Study Group, Wroxton Abbey, England, June 18-24, 2005International / NationalSpirituality in Play Therapy: What Children Have Taught Us, 30th International Play Therapy Conference, Association for Play Therapy, Palm Springs, CA, October 11, 2013Sandtray 101: Basics for the Play Therapist, 30th International Play Therapy Conference, Association for Play Therapy, Palm Springs, CA, October 8, 2013 Processing Sandtrays in Play Therapy, 29th International Play Therapy Conference, Association for Play Therapy, Cleveland, OH, October 11, 2012 Basic Sandtray Therapy: The Beginning, 29th International Play Therapy Conference, Association for Play Therapy, Cleveland, OH, October 10, 2012Directive or Nondirective…is that Really the Question? Advance Discussion Group, 28th International Play Therapy Conference, Association for Play Therapy, Sacramento, CA, October 14, 2011 (With Sueann Kenney-Noziska & Charles Schaefer).Directive or Nondirective…is that Really the Question? Keynote Address, 28th International Play Therapy Conference, Association for Play Therapy, Sacramento, CA, October 14, 2011 (With Sueann Kenney-Noziska & Charles Schaefer).Sandtray 101: Basics for the Play Therapist, 28th International Play Therapy Conference, Association for Play Therapy, Sacramento, CA, October 11, 2011Using Sandtray Therapy with Adolescents and Families, International Play Therapy Institute, Summer Workshop Series, Center for Play Therapy, University of North Texas, July 16, 2011.Understanding the Process, Developing a Deeper Practice, 27th International Play Therapy Conference, Association for Play Therapy, Louisville, KY, October 16, 2010 (co-presented all-day training with Dr. Mary Morrison, Texas State.) Compare & Contrast: Adlerian and Jungian Sandtray Therapy, 27th International Play Therapy Conference, Association for Play Therapy, Louisville, KY, October 15, 2010 (co-presented 3-hour workshop with Dr. Emily DeFrance, Roanoke, VA.)Sandtray Therapy: A Practical Approach for Play Therapists, Arkansas Association for Play Therapy Annual Conference, Rogers, Arkansas, April 24, 2009Supervision: The Person of the Play Therapist, 22nd International Play Therapy Conference, Association for Play Therapy, Nashville TN, October 7, 2005Sandtray: A Family Connection, World Congress, American Association for Christian Counselors, Nashville, TN, September 30, 2005 Advanced Track: Non-Directive Play Therapy: Case Conceptualization & Interventions Play Therapy and Strategies for Understanding Children’s Play and Increasing Therapeutic Value of Therapist Responses. Association for Play Therapy Spring Institute, Fort Wayne IN, April 30 & May 1, 2004 Supervision: Training in Theory and Practice, 20th International Play Therapy Conference, Association for Play Therapy, Norfolk VA, October 11, 2003 Sandtray 101: How to Begin, 20th International Play Therapy Conference, Association for Play Therapy, Norfolk VA, October 11, 2003 Co-Presented with Dr. Emily DeFrance, Sam Houston State University (juried, half day presentation)Treating Traumatized Young Children, World Congress, American Association for Christian Counselors, Nashville, TN, September 26, 2003 What’s Happening? Understanding Distressed, Traumatized, and Abused Children in Play Therapy, 19th International Play Therapy Conference, Association for Play Therapy, St. Louis, MO, October 8, 2002 Sandtray: A Practical Experience, 18th International Play Therapy Conference, Association for Play Therapy, Portland, OR, October 20, 2001, with Christopher Brown, PhD, 2001 Sandtray: Symbols of Light in the Darkness, World Congress, American Association for Christian Counselors, Nashville, TN, August 30, 2001 Learning the Language of Play: It's All in the Translation, 16th International Play Therapy Conference, Association for Play Therapy, Baltimore, MD, October, 1999 Sandtray: The Therapeutic Connection for Children & Adolescents, World Congress, American Association of Christian Counselors, Nashville, TN, September 10, 1999 Learning the Language of Play: It's All in the Translation, 15th International Play Therapy Conference, Association for Play Therapy, October, 1998, Phoenix, AZ Together We Win: Collaborative Efforts, American School Counselors Association Conference, San Antonio, TX, co-presented with A. Carns, Southwest Texas and C. Synatschik, Austin I.S.D., June 29, 1998 Revealing the Beauty & the Beast: Understanding Children though Play Therapy, The Christian Assoc. for Psychological Studies National Conference, Seattle, WA, June 19-27, 1997 Family Play Assessment, 13th International Play Therapy Conference, Association for Play Therapy, Chicago, Illinois, October, 1996 Sexually Abused Children: How to Identify Them, 12th International Play Therapy Conference, Association for Play Therapy, October, 1995, San Francisco, California Sandplay with Adolescents, 1995 Convention, Am. Counseling Assoc., Denver, Colorado, April, 1995 Sexual Abuse Interview Protocol for Play Therapists, 11th International Play Therapy Conference, Association for Play Therapy, October, 1994, San Antonio, TX State/RegionalOh, The Places We’ve Played! Texas Association for Play Therapy, Austin, TX, April 19, 2013 Spirituality in Play Therapy: What Children Teach Us, Texas Association for Play Therapy, Austin, TX, April 20, 2013Sandtray Therapy: Where are we playing? How and with whom, Texas Association for Play Therapy, Austin, TX, April 19, 2013 with M Lyles, T. Skarr, E. Pannel, D. Peterson.Intimacy Therapy with Children, Intimacy Therapy Institute, Austin, TX, July 25, 2012.Integrating Intimacy Therapy and?Sandtray Therapy, with Marshall Lyles, Intimacy Therapy Institute, Austin, TX, July 25, 2012.Sandtray?Therapy 101: Beginning?Sandtray?Therapy for Students & Mental Health Professionals, Ruth Koehler Lectureship of the Michigan State?University School of Social Work, Lansing, MI, April 13, 2012.?Using?Sandtray Therapy for Advance Treatment Issues, Ruth Koehler Lectureship of the Michigan State?University School of Social Work, Lansing, MI, April 13, 2012.Being an effective Play therapist with Children who have been Sexually Abused, Indian Association for Play Therapy, Henrysville, IN, September 30, 2011Victims No Longer: Mental Health Interventions (Play Therapy) for Young Children, 8th Annual Protect Our Children Conference, Wichita KA, August 31, 2011Importance of Play, Family Literacy Council Conference, Texas Family Literacy Resource Center, Texas State University, Austin TX, May 27, 2011Play Skills for Parents, Family Literacy Council Conference, Texas Family Literacy Resource Center, Texas State University, Austin TX, May 27, 2011Sandtray Therapy with Adolescents & Families, Costal Bend Chapter of Texas Association for Play Therapy, October 22 & 23, 2010.Sandtray Therapy: A Practical Approach for Play Therapists, Florida Association for Play Therapy, Orlando, FL, March 19 & 20, 2010The Faces of Play Therapy as Seen by Parents, Schools, and the Child. Louisiana Association for Play Therapy, New Orleans, LA, February 27, 2010. Co-present with Julia Gilbert, LPC, RPTSEveryone Taking Part: Using Sandtray Therapy in Family Therapy. Christian Counselors of Texas Conference, Austin, TX, February 13, 2010. Co-presented with Marshall Lyles, LPCS, Center for Relational Care, Austin TXThe Child/Therapist Dance, Play Therapy Summer Institute, Center for Play Therapy, University of North Texas, co-presented with Dr. Mary Morrison, Denton TX, July 6, 2009As We Serve: Creating Who We Are, First Annual Families at Heart Conference, Austin TX, Aug. 8, 2007Understanding the Art of Play Therapy Supervision, 14th Annual Texas Association for Play Therapy Conference. El Paso TX, March 31, 2007The Creative Play Therapist: Is that Me? 14th Annual Texas Association for Play Therapy Conference, closing keynote. El Paso, Texas, March 31, 2007Sandtray Therapy: The Therapeutic Connection, 11th Annual Play Therapy Conference, Michigan Association for Play Therapy, Lansing, MI, February 24, 2007Compassion Fatigue and the Play Therapist, Texas Assoc. for Play Therapy, Austin, TX, April 1, 2006 Play Therapy with Sexually Abused Children: Critical Roles of the Therapist, Center for Play Therapy Fall Conference, University of North Texas, Denton TX, October 21, 2005Sandtray: Experience the Therapeutic Connection, Texas Mental Health Counselors Association, San Antonio, TX, September 17, 2005Sandtray: A Therapeutic Connection, Basic Material & Initial Sessions; Group and Family Sandtray, Kansas Association for Play Therapy, KA, April 28 & 29, 2005 Treating Young Children using Play Therapy, Christian Counselors of Texas, San Antonio, TX, Group Sandtray Therapy, Center for Play Therapy Summer Institute, Univer. of North Texas, Denton TX, July 9, 2004 Learning the Language of Play: It's All in the Translation, North West Center for Play Therapy Summer Institute, George Fox University, Portland OR, June18, 2004 Sandtray: Practical Application, North West Center for Play Therapy Summer Institute, George Fox University, Portland OR, June19, 2004, co-presented with Dr. Daniel Sweeney Play Therapy Supervision: Training in Theory & Practice, Texas Association for Play Therapy Conference, Corpus Christi, TX, April 18, 2004 Sandtray: Practical Applications, Michigan Association for Play Therapy Conference, Lansing, MI, February 21, 2004 Play Therapy Supervision: Training in Theory & Practice, Michigan Association for Play Therapy Conference, Lansing, MI, February 20, 2004 Entering the Therapeutic Relationship: Impact on Therapist and Child, The Center for Play Therapy Fall Conference, Univ. of North Texas, Denton, TX, October 24, 2003 Ethical Dilemmas in Clinical Practice with Children and Families, TCA Professional Growth Conference, Nov. 14, 2002, Austin, TX co-presented with Dr. Christopher Brown, SWT Sandtray: Practical Applications Across the Lifespan, TCA Professional Growth Conference, November 13, 2002, Austin TX “I don’t want to”: Early Interventions with Young Children, The Oppositional Child in Crisis, The Third Pediatric Interdisciplinary Conference, Sept. 28, 2002, South Padre Island, TX Emerging Issues in Counselor Education and Supervision, TCA Professional Growth Conference, November 16, 2001, Dallas TX Child Abuse: Why Do We Care? What Happens When We Do? TCA Professional Growth Conference, November 15, 2001, Dallas TX The Professional Play Therapist, Hill Country Association for Play Therapy, Austin, TX, August 10, 2001 Group Play Therapy and Family Play Therapy, Indiana Association for Play Therapy, June 22-23, 2001 Learning the Language of Play: It’s all in the Translation, Kansas Association for Play Therapy & Assoc. of Community Mental Health Centers of Kansas, April 26, 2001 Peer Consultation Group, with Mayu Quevedo, 8th Annual Play Therapy Conference, Houston, TX April 7, 2001 Sandtray: Applications Across the Lifespan, Murphy Counseling Conference, Texas A&M-Commerce, Commerce, TX, March 2, 2001 Sandtray: Practical Applications, Michigan Association for Play Therapy Conference, Lansing, MI, February 23, 2001 Sandtray & Creativity, Creativity in Psychotherapy Conference, Department of EAPS, Southwest Texas State University, November 18, 2000 Sandtray: The Therapeutic Connection, Texas Counseling Association Professional Growth Conference, Houston, TX, November 10, 2000 Group Sandtray with Children, 4th Annual Virginia Assoc. for Play Therapy Conf., Harrisonburg, VA, July 1, 2000 Sandtray Work: A Practical Guide to Techniques and Interpretation, 4th Annual Virginia Association for Play Therapy Conference, Harrisonburg, VA, June 30, 2000 A Kaleidoscope of Play and Expressive Art Techniques for Kids & Families, 7th Annual Texas Association for Play Therapy Conference, Austin, TX, April 7, 2000, served as group processor Sandtray: Working with Special Populations, 6th Annual Texas Association for Play Therapy Conference, Dallas, TX, April 24, 1999 Basic Training in Play Therapy, Texas Counseling Association 1998 Professional Growth Conference, Amarillo, TX, November 4, 1998 Sandtray: The Therapeutic Connection, 1998 Connecting Children Conference, Regional Network for Children, Austin, TX, March 31, 1998 Using New Technology in Counselor Education and Supervision, Mid-Winter Conference, Texas Association for Counselor Educators and Supervisors, Austin, TX, February 20, 1998 Play Therapy: What It Is & How It Works, New Mexico Association of School Psychology Conference, Las Cruces, NM, January 19, 1998 Some Basic Principles and Procedures in Play Therapy, Texas Counseling Association Professional Growth Conference, San Antonio, TX, November 21, 1997, co-presented with Richard Watts, PhD, LPC, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Counseling, Texas A&M Univ.-Commerce Together We Win: Collaborative Efforts, Texas Counseling Association Professional Growth Conference, San Antonio, TX, co-presented with A. Carns, Southwest Texas and C. Synatschik, Austin I.S.D., November 20, 1997 Play Therapy: Basics and Beyond, 1997 Pre-Conference Workshop, Texas Counseling Association Professional Growth Conference, San Antonio, TX, co-presented with Richard Watts, PhD, LPC, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Counseling, Texas A&M University-Commerce, November 19, 1997 Play Therapy: What it Is and How it Works, Texas Association of Psychological Associates, San Antonio, TX, June 7 Creating a World in the Sand: Sandtray as a Therapeutic and Diagnostic Technique, 4th Annual Texas Association for Play Therapy Conference, Houston, TX, April, 1997, co-presented with Leslie Petruk Family Play Assessment, 4th Annual Texas Association for Play Therapy Conference, Houston, TX, April, 1997 Dynamics of Sexual Abuse and Play Therapy Treatment Issues, Texas Association of School Psychologists Conference, San Antonio, TX, February 7, 1997 Family Play: What it Can Tell Us, Texas Counselors Association Conference, Fort Worth, TX, November, 1996 Play Therapy with Sexually Abused Children, Southwest Texas Counseling Conference, Southwest Texas State University, September 14, 1996 Identifying Sexually Abused Children in the Play Therapy Setting, Child Advocacy Conf., Amarillo, TX, March 7, 1996 Sexual Abuse Indicators, Fifth Annual Play Therapy Conference, Sam Houston State University, February 24, 1996 Identifying Sexually Abused Children in Play Therapy, Second Annual Texas Assoc. for Play Therapy Conference, Austin, TX, April, 1995 Filial Therapy: Child-Parent Relationship Training, Third Annual Conference on Parent Education, Center for Parent Education, University of North Texas, Denton, TX, February, 1995 Play Therapy Behaviors of Sexually Abused Children, Southwest Educational Research Conference, Southwest Educational Research Association, January, 1995, Dallas, TX The Tri-Modal Sexual Abuse Interview Protocol for Children, Dallas Metro Counseling Association, Dallas, TX, December, 1994 Healing Sexually Abused Children through Play, Christian Association for Psychological Studies (CAPS) Southwest 1994 Conference, Abilene, TX, October, 1994 Tri-Modal Interview Protocol for Children, The First Annual Texas Association for Play Therapy Conference, Houston, TX, April, 1994 2. Invited Talks, Lectures, and Presentations:InternationalPlay Therapy: Basic skills. Yarmouk University, Amman, Jordan, December 13, 2009Building strong, healthy families: Children first: Using play therapy. Ithraa Center, Amman, Jordan, Dec. 12, 2009Building strong, healthy families: Children first: Using special playtimes. Ithraa Center, Amman, Jordan, Dec. 10, 2009Play therapy: Resolving children’s problems. Jordan University, Amman Jordan, December 9, 2009Encountering Stress, Grief, and Loss Creatively the Play and Sandtray Way, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Play & Expressive Arts and Agape Counselling Centre, June 7 & 8, 2009 In Touch With Your Child's Inner World Through Play & Sandtray Therapy, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Play & Expressive Arts and Agape Counselling Centre, June 10 & 11, 2009Professional Supervision Training, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Play & Expressive Arts and Agape Counselling Centre, June 13 & 14, 2009Intimacy Play Therapy: An Overview, University of Jordan, Amman Jordan, January 7, 2009Parenting with Intimacy for Parents and Caregivers, Family Enhancement Center, Amman, Jordan, January 11, 2009Healing Emotional Pain from Conflict & Crisis: Creative Intervention through Sandtray Therapy, Johor Bahur, Malaysia, Play & Expressive Arts and Agape Counselling Centre, May 10, 2007The Connecting Power of Filial Therapy: Child Parent Relationship Therapy, Johor Bahur, Malaysia, Play & Expressive Arts and Agape Counselling Centre, May 9, 2007Healing Hurt Children through Play Therapy, Malacca, Malaysia, Play & Expressive Arts and Agape Counselling Centre, May 8, 2007The Connecting Power of Filial Therapy: Child Parent Relationship Therapy, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Play & Expressive Arts and Agape Counselling Centre, May 6, 2007Enter the World of the Child through Play Therapy & The Magic Touch of Sandtray Therapy, Perling Specialist Hospital, Johor Bahru, Malaysia, July 14-16, 2006Advanced Play Therapy; Consultation for Mental Health Professionals; Play Therapy and Chronically Ill Children, Psychiatry Unit of Penang Hospital, Penang, Malaysia, July 12 -13, 2006Advanced Play Therapy; Advanced Sandtray Therapy; Intensive Supervision for Advanced Play Therapy Practitioners, Agape Counselling Center and Play & Expressive Arts, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, July 8-11, 2006Applied Counseling and Skill Development: Year Two, India Bible College & Seminary, Kumbanad, India, June 26-30, 2006Managing Your Child’s Difficult Emotions, Kiwanis Club Taman Sentosa, Johor Bahru, Malaysia, August 9 & 10, 2005 Professional Play Therapy Supervision, Agape Counselling Centre Malaysia and Play & Expressive Arts, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, August 1 & 8, 2005 Sandtray Therapy – Therapeutic Connection Across the Lifespan; Sandtray Therapy for Special Population Groups, Agape Counselling Centre Malaysia and Play & Expressive Arts, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Aug. 6 & 7, 2005 Child Psychopathology & Play Therapy; Group Play Therapy & Family/Filial Therapy, Agape Counselling Centre Malaysia and Play & Expressive Arts, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, July 30-31, 2005 Filial Therapy – Play Therapy, Intensive Graduate Course, India Bible College Seminary, Kumbanad, Kerala, India, October 20-24, 2004 Working with Children, Christian Education Conference, Kumbanada, Kerala, India, October 22, 2004 Sandtray Therapy – Therapeutic Approach for Children, Adolescents, and Adults, Agape Center, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, July 23, 2004 Play Therapy: The Assessment, Treatment, and Healing Sexually Abused Children, Agape Center, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, July 24 & 25, 2004 Working with Sexually Abused Children: Using Play Therapy for Assessment & Therapeutic Intervention, Cape Town and Johannesburg, South Africa, Feb & Mar, 1999 NationalIssues regarding Play Therapy with Sexually Abused Children, George Fox University, Portland, OR, telephone interview with graduate class of Dr. Daniel Sweeney, November 30, 1999 Issues Regarding Play Therapy with Sexually Abused Children, George Fox University, Portland, OR, telephone interview with graduate students of Dr. Daniel Sweeney, November 4, 1997Regional/StateProcessing the Sandtray: Working within the Session. Institute for Play Therapy, Texas State University, September 20, 2013.We’re All in this Together: Consultation and Collaboration in Play Therapy, Institute for Play Therapy, Texas State University, Co-Presented with Dr. Elizabeth Kjellstrand, Feb. 8, 2013Creativity in Play Therapy and The Play Therapist, 11th Annual Winter Play Therapy Workshop, Hill Country Chapter of TAPT, Wimberley, TX, January 28, 2012Sandtray Therapy 101: Beginning Sandtray Therapy for Students & Mental Health Professionals, Ruth Koehler Lectureship of the Michigan State University School of Social Work, Lansing, MI, April 13, 2012.Using Sandtray Therapy for Advance Treatment Issues, Ruth Koehler Lectureship of the Michigan State University School of Social Work, Lansing, MI, April 13, 2012.Integrating Sandtray Therapy into your work with Children & Families, Counseling Services, First Baptist Church, Houston, TX, March 2, 2012.Self-Care for the Play Therapist using Sandtray Therapy Methods, Hill Country Chapter of the Texas Association for Play Therapy, Austin, TX, August 13, 2010Enrichment Groups: Stages & Process, with Terri Snead, Intimate Life Ministries, Austin, TX, July 8, 2009Entering our Children’s World: Using Intimacy Play Therapy Techniques, co-presented with Marshall Lyles, Intimate Life Ministries, Austin, TX, July 14, 2009Practicum in Play Therapy & Sandtray Therapy Methods, co-presented with Terry Snead & Marshall Lyles, Intimate Life Ministries, July 16, 2009Trauma and the Developing Brain, The Texas Baptist Children’s Home, Round Rock, TX, March 7, 2007Compassion Fatigue & the Play Therapist; Learning the Language of Play; Fall Retreat of the Coastal Bend Chapter of the Texas Association for Play Therapy, Corpus Christi, TX, September 15 & 16, 2006Working with Young Children in Play Therapy, Austin Area Christian Counselors of Texas, Austin, TX, June 11, 2004.Filial Therapy: Joining with Parents, 3rd Annual Winter Play Therapy Workshop, Hill Country Association for Play Therapy, Wimberley TX, January 9-10, 2004The Future as a Counselor Educator, Doctoral Students Internship Staffing, Univ. of North Texas, October 23, 2003 Children in Distress, Children and Healthcare Week, CHRISTUS Santa Rose Children’s Hospital, San Antonio, April 4, 2002 Transformation, Keynote Speaker, 9th Texas Assoc. for Play Therapy Conference, San Antonio, TX, April 13, 2002 Children in Distress, Texas Baptist Children’s Home, Round Rock, TX, December 9, 1998Association for Play Therapy Branch Training, 13th International Play Therapy Conference, Association for Play Therapy, October, 1997, Orlando, FL Raising Emotionally Healthy Children, School and Family Inst., San Marcos, TX, May 29, 1997Play Therapy and Sandtray: An Overview, Child & Adolescent Advanced Techniques classes, SWT, Oct., 1995Use of Play Therapy Toy Carts, several Internship classes, SWT, September, 1995Children in Crisis, Child Life Specialists, Children's Medical Center, Dallas, TX, May, 1995Sexual Abuse Assessment of Children, Presented to Child Appraisal Class, UNT, April, 1995 Play Therapy Behaviors of Sexually Abused Children, Presented to Filial Therapy Class, UNT, April, 1995 Raising Emotionally Healthy Children, Parents University, Lewisville Independent School District, Lewisville, TX, March, 1995Healing the Sexually Abused Child, North Texas Chapter of the Texas Association for Play Therapy, Dallas, TX, January, 1995 Play Therapy Techniques for the Home, Parents University, Lewisville Independent School District, Lewisville, TX, March, 1994Art Indicators of Abuse & Reporting Abuse, Presented to the Meadows Class, UNT, Spring, 1994Play Therapy Behaviors of Sexually Abused Children, Presented to Advanced Play Therapy class, UNT, March, 1994The Importance of Play, Child Development Lab, Texas Women's Univ., Denton, TX, Fall, 1993Play Therapy in Elementary Schools, Presented to Garland ISD, Garland, TX, Fall, 1993Working with Parents, Presented to Introduction to Play Therapy class, UNT, Summer I, 1993Dealing with Abuse and Neglect in Public Schools, Presented to Elementary School Guidance class, UNT, Sum. I, 1993Children's Emotional Needs, Presented to Child Development Classes, Ryan Hi School, Denton, TXCounseling Families, Presented to Criminal Justice Class, University of North TexasThe Child Protective Services System, Presented to Criminal Justice Class, Univ. of North TexasRecognition of Child Abuse and Neglect, Family Violence, and Sexual Assault, Police Academy, Mineral Wells, TXHappiness is a Choice, Presented to Area Baptist Retreat for Teenage Girls, Lindale, TXSteps to Change, Presented to Baptist Women, Lindale, TXTime Management, Presented to Association of Plano Businesswomen, Plano, TXWoman to Woman: Redefining Roles, Lutheran Women Conference, Victoria, TX3. Consultancies:Ongoing professional development for/in international sites:India Bible College & Seminary, Kumbanad, Tiruvalla, Kerala: Adjunct professor and consultant for the development of a pastoral counseling track in their graduate college. This includes evaluating and writing curriculum, teaching on site in India twice a year; meeting with other visiting professors, completing needs assessment; evaluating curriculum to meet Indian public university standards, 2004-current.Selangor Association for Play and Expressive Therapy, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Assisting in establishing minimum standards for play therapy certification; information for alliance with Association for Play Therapy (APT); providing APT-approved continuing education training in 2003 and 2004, with additional sequenced training planned in continuing years. Named a ‘patron’ of the Selangor Association for Play and Expressive Arts, Summer 2009.Mexico Association for Play Therapy Task Force: Meeting with representatives of mental health professionals in Cholula, Mexico, April 5, 2006 Canadian Play Therapy Association Task Force: Meeting with representatives of two existing Canadian play therapy organizations, regarding forming one national association, February 4, 2006 Other professional consultations:External Program Review for University of Texas System, Chancellors Office, of the counseling program at University of Texas at El Paso, May, 2008.Research Enhancement Grant Proposal Review, Sam Houston Univ., Huntsville, TX, Nov. 25, 2007Program Review Team, external member, for Graduate College at Texas A&M – Commerce, Department of Counseling, November 7 & 8, 2005.Manuscript/Book Reviews for Publishers:Review of book, Play Therapy Today, E. Prendiville & J. Howard (Eds) for Routledge Press in the United Kingdom, 2013Review of book, Group Play therapy: A Dynamic Approach, D. Sweeney, J. Baggerly, & D. Ray, for Routledge Press, 2013Manuscript Reviewer, South African Journal of Psychology, Spring, Summer 2013Manuscript Reviewer, International Play Therapy Journal, Spring 2012Review of book proposal, Handbook of Play-Based Interventions for Children and Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum, L. Gallo-Lopez & L. Rubin (Eds). For Guilford Press, June 2010.Review of book, Play Therapy with Pre-school Children, by C. Schafer, American Psychological Assoc. Books, 2008Review of book proposal, Child-Centered Play Therapy: Advances and Applications, for Guilford Press, May, 2008.Review of book prospectus, Introduction to Relational Pragmatism: Theory, Case and Practice, Cengage Learning/ Brooks/Cole, 2008.Review of book, Play Therapy for Very Young Children, by Schaefer, C., Kelly-Zion, S., McCormick, J. & Ohnogi, A., Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2008Review of book proposal, Group Play Interventions for Children: Strategies for Teaching Prosocial Skills, by Reddy & Springer, American Psychological Association Books, 2006Review of book proposal, Innovations in Filial Therapy, by Landreth, G., & Bratton, S., Taylor & Francis Group, 2006.Review of book, Child Parent Relationship Treatment Manual: A 10-Session Filial Therapy Model for Training Parents, S. Bratton, G. Landreth, T. Kellam, and S. Blackard, for Taylor Francis, 2006.Review of book proposal, Play Therapy Treatment Planning and Interventions, D. O’Connor & S. Ammen, for Elsevier, 2006.Review of book proposal, The Children Who Live, by J. Markell and M. Markell, for Brunner Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2005.Review of book, Contemporary Play Therapy: Theory, Research and Practice, C. Schaefer and H. Kaduson, for Guilford Publications, 2005.Review of book, Child Parent Relationship Therapy: The 10-Week Model, G. Landreth and S. Bratton, for Taylor Francis, 2005.Review of book proposal, Filial Therapy: A Ten Session Model, by Landreth, G., & Bratton, S., Brunner Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2004.Review of book proposal, Contemporary Play Therapy: Theory, Research & Practice, by Schaefer, C., & Kaduson, H., Editors, Guilford Press, 2004.Review of book, Partners in Play, 2nd Ed., by Terry Kottman, for American Counseling Association, 2002.Review of book, Divorce Discourses, by John Harvey, Brunner-Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2001.Review of revised book, Play therapy: The Art of the Relationship, by Garry Landreth, for Brunner/Routledge, of the Taylor & Francis Group Publishers, 2001.Review of revised book, Improving Relationships with Others, Our Families and Ourselves, by Thompson, for Brunner/Mazel, of the Taylor & Francis Group Publishers, 2001.Review of book, Linking Parents to Play Therapy: A Practical Guide with Applications, Interventions, and Case Studies, by Debbie Killough-McGuire and Donald McGuire, for Brunner/Mazel, of the Taylor & Francis Group Publishers, 2000.Review of proposed book, Play Therapy: Issues, Process, and Special Populations, by Garry Landreth, for Accelerated Development, a member of the Taylor & Francis Group , 1999Review of proposed book, Linking Parents to Play Therapy, by Debbie Killough, for Accelerated Development, a member of the Taylor & Francis Group Publishers, 1998Reviewed videotapes on issues regarding play therapy with children who have experienced abuse and have been traumatized featuring Eliana Gil, Guilford Productions, Oct., 1997Reviewed scripts for a videotape program on play therapy with abused and traumatized children featuring Eliana Gil, by Guilford Productions, November, 1996Consultation and supervision of child therapists/play therapists providing individual and group counseling at The Family Place, a family violence shelter/program in Dallas, TX, 1994-954. Workshops:The Sandtray Experience: Play for the Play Therapist, Sam Houston Chapter of the Texas Association for Play Therapy, Houston TX, February 21, 2009Sandtray Therapy: The Therapeutic Connection, PlayWorks, Baton Rouge, LA, June 22, 2007Sandtray: The Beginning and More! Sam Houston Assoc. for Play Therapy, Houston TX, Jan. 22, 2005Family Play Therapy, CEU’s on the SEAS, KC Play Therapy Institute, August 4, 2004. Why Play? The History, Rationale and Applications for Play Therapists, Dorchester Children’s Center, Dorchester, SC, April 23 & 24, 2004Play Therapy Supervision: Training in Theory & Process, San Marcos TX, September 13, 2002.Advanced Sandtray, Michigan Assoc. for Play Therapy, Grand Rapids, MI, June 14 & 15, 2002Sandtray: A Therapeutic Connection, Loyola University, New Orleans, LA, March 8, 2002The Wonderful World of Sandtray Therapy: Its Use in Play Therapy, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX, November 3rd, 2001, with Emily DeFrance, PhD Play Therapy: The Keys to Understanding, Services to Children and Adolescents Network, Laredo, TX, Mar. 29 & 30, 2001 Sandtray: Application to School Counseling, Comal & New Braunfels ISD’s, New Braunfels, TX, March 8, 2001 Child Abuse & Neglect: How to Identify, Report & Treat with Play Therapy Strategies, Region 2, Education Service Center, Corpus Christi, January 26, 2001 Sexual Abuse Interview Protocol with for Young Children, U.S. Army Child Abuse Course, San Antonio, TX, October 18, 2000 Play Therapy with Children who have been Sexually Abused, U.S. Army Child Abuse Course, San Antonio, TX, October 19, 2000 Play Therapy with Sexually Abused Children, Texas Tech University, September 8, 2000 Learning the Language of Play: It’s All in the Translation, Center for Play Therapy Summer Workshops, July 11, 2000 Play Therapy: Keys to Understanding; Working with Children who have been Physically Abused, U. S. Army Child Abuse Course, Dept. of the Army, Academy of Health Sciences, Ft. Sam Houston, TX The Use of Play Therapy & Sandtray: Keys to Understanding, Emporia State Univ., Emporia, KS, June 15 & 16, 2000 Sandtray Connection: Understanding a Profound Therapeutic Modality, Advanced Seminar Series, Family & Play Therapy Center, Philadelphia PA, March 25, 2000 Play Therapy Intermediate, Education Service Center, Region 2, Corpus Christi, March 3, 2000 A Play Therapist’s Interview Protocol for Identifying Young Sexually Abused Children, 4th Annual Play Therapy Conference, Lansing Michigan, Feb. 25-26, 2000 Play Therapy: What it is & How it Works, Eanes ISD Mini-Conference, February 21, 2000.Play Therapy Basic, Education Service Center, Region 2, Corpus Christi, January 21, 2000 Sexual Abuse Assessment for Young Children, Texas A&M -Commerce, Nov. 20, 1999 Sexual Abuse Assessment for Young Children, The Valley Association for Play Therapy, McAllen, TX, Sept. 24, 1999 Play Therapy: Keys to Understanding, DeWitt-Lavaca Sp. Ed. Cooperative, Gonzales, TX, July 27, 1999 Austin ISD School Counselor’s Summer Institute: Play Therapy, Sandtray, & Adjunctive Therapies, Austin Independent School District, July 21, 22, & 23, 1999 Sexual Abuse Assessment in the Play Therapy Room and Group Play Therapy Treatment, Center for Play Therapy Summer Institute, UNT, Denton, July 14, 1999 Sexual Abuse Assessment for Young Children, The Hill Country Association for Play Therapy, Austin, TX, Feb. 1999 Play Therapy for School Counselors, Austin Independent School District, October 30, 1998 How to Do a Sexual Abuse Assessment Using Play Therapy Techniques, North Texas Chapter The Association for Play Therapy, Dallas, TX, August 8, 1998 Play Therapy for the Elementary School Counselor, Galena Parc Indep. School District, Houston TX, Aug 6, 1998 Working with Sexually Abused Children, Comprehend, Inc., Maysville, KY, May 15 & 16, 1998 Day Care Staff Training, Day Care Center, Austin, TX, May 7,1998 Training for Foster Parents, The Arrow Project, Austin, TX, May 2, 1998 Training for Staff, The Arrow Project, Austin, TX, March 4, 1998 How to Do a Sexual Abuse Assessment Using Play Therapy Techniques, Sam Houston Association for Play Therapy, Houston, TX, January 17, 1998 Incorporating Play Therapy in the Care of Children, School of Nursing, Univ. of Texas at Austin, May 23, 1997 Day Care Staff Training, First Baptist Church Day Care, San Marcos, March 6, 1997 Treatment & Assessment in Child and Family Play Therapy, 4th Annual Kentucky Association for Play Therapy Conference, Louisville, KY, April, 1997Play Therapy: Keys to Understanding, Texas Mentors, Austin, TX, October, 1996 Play Therapy: Keys to Understanding, School & Family Institute, San Antonio, TX, June, 1996.Group Counseling: Taking a Fresh Look, Buckner Children's Home, Dallas, TX, March, 1996 Group Supervision for the Play Therapist, The Third Annual Texas Assoc. for Play Therapy Conf., Dallas, April, 1996 Intensive Supervision Supervisor, Summer Institute, Center for Play Therapy, Univ. of North Texas, July 1995 Children in Play Therapy: Identifying Sexual Abuse, Summer Institute, Univ. of North Texas, Denton, TX, July, 1995 Using Anatomically Detailed Dolls, In-Service Training, Sexual Assault Nurses, Cook-Ft. Worth's Children Medical Center, Fort Worth, TX, August, 1994 Intensive Supervision Supervisor, Summer Institute, Center for Play Therapy, University of North Texas, July, 1994 Group Supervision for the Play Therapist, The First Annual Texas Assoc. for Play Therapy Conf., Houston, Ap., 1994 Interviewing Preschoolers for Sexual Abuse, Child Protective Services Regional Training Academy, Dallas, TX, November, 1993 Intensive Supervision Supervisor, Summer Institute, Center for Play Therapy, University of North Texas, July 1993 Advanced Sexual Abuse Interviewing Skills, Child Protective Services, Dallas, TX, August, 1993 Children in Crisis, Law Enforcement Training, Denton, TX, Oct. 1992 5. Other Works not in Print:Works “submitted” or “under review” Lyles, M. & Homeyer L. (2013). Sandtray Therapy and adoptive families. Adoption Quarterly.Works “ in progress” Symbolic Interactionism and Sandtray Therapy: A Marriage Made in Metaphor Heaven – with Marshall Lyles, to be submitted January, 2014Spirituality in Play Therapy – manuscript in writing stageThe Processing Phase in Sandtray Therapy – manuscript in writing stage with Dr. Stephanie EbertsOther works not in printC. Grants and Contracts1. Funded External Grants and Contracts2. Submitted, but not Funded, External Grants and Contracts:Carns, M., Homeyer, L., Schmidt, E., & Brown, C. (2002). A Primary Investigation into the Current Use of Visual Technology as a Curriculum Enhancement in Counselor Education. $35,000 grant submitted to the Spencer Foundation, September, 2002.3. Funded Internal Grants and Contracts:Scholarly/Creative Grant, College of Education, S.W.T., $830.00. To study the normative behavior of 9-10 Year old children approach to the sandtray. Awarded September, 1996.4. Submitted, but not Funded, Internal Grants and Contracts:Morrison, M, & Homeyer, L. (2007). Short Term Play Therapy with Children who have Behavior Problems in a School Setting. Faculty Research Enhancement Grant.D. Creative/Scholarly Fellowships, Awards, Honors:College Achievement Award, Professor Level, President’s Award for Excellence Program, 2014 Lifetime Achievement Award, Association for Play Therapy, October, 2013Professional Development Leave, Texas State University, Fall & Spring 2013-2014Professional Development Leave, Texas State University-San Marcos, Fall 2003; Fall 2010 (deferred)President’s Award for Excellence in Scholarly and Creative Activities, Runner-Up, Associate Professor Level, 2002College of Education Nominee, President’s Award for Excellence in Scholarly and Creative Activities, Associate Professor Level, 2001School of Education Nominee, President’s Award for Excellence in Scholarly and Creative Activities, Assistant Professor Level, 1999School of Education Award, Contributions to Mission & Strategic Plan via Distance Ed. Aug, 1998Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges, 1994Chi Omega Scholarship, Alternate, 1992-1993Outstanding Young Women in Texas, 1983Outstanding Young Women in America, 1982IV. SERVICEInstitutional:University:Faculty Grievance Committee, 2012-2013University Council, COE Dean’s Alternate, 2012-2013Faculty Development Assistant Director Search Committee, 2012University Distinguished Professor Selection Committee, 2012President’s Award for Excellence in Service Selection Committee, 2011, 2012Dean Search Committee (COE), 2010-2011Faculty Grievance Committee, 2009-2011Faculty Senate Liaison, 2007-2008, 2000-2009, 2009-2010Graduate Council, 2002-2005, 2005-2008, 2008-2011Commencement Graduate Marshal, August, 2000; Summer 2007; 2008; December 2010, December 2011Commencement Undergraduate Marshal, May, 2011Council of Accreditation for Counseling and Related Educational Programs Accreditation Committee Chair, 1999-2000, 2007-2008Texas State Liaison with the Council of Accreditation for Counseling and Related Educational Programs, 1999-2003; 2004-2010Mentoring Committee (Jo An Zimmermann), Dept. of HHP (HPER), 2007-2010 (Interim Chair, 2008-2009)President’s Commencement Committee, 2005-2008Panel Speaker, Family & Child Development Assoc., School of Social Work, Sept. 8, 2008Commencement Mace Bearer, 2005, December 2006Faculty Senate, 2004-2007President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching Selection Committee, 2007, 2006University Council, 2004-2007Post-Tenure Review Policy Committee, 2003-2004College Review Committee, Health Science, January, 2002Graduate Student Orientation, Graduate College, Sept., 2000; August 2001; August 2005Commencement Usher, December, 2002SWT University Lectures Committee, 1999-2000; 2000-2001Graduate Studies in Counseling Brochure Committee, Graduate College, 2000, 2005SWT VideoClass: Using Videotapes for Distance Education, Oct. 29 & Nov. 4, 1997College of Education:COE Tenure/Promotion Committee, 2008-2009 COE Scholar Mentor Program, 2006-2007; 2007-2008; 2009-2010COE Tenure/Promotion Committee, Alternate, 2007-2008COE College Council, 2004-2006COE College Education Committee, 2005COE Faculty Advisory Council, 2002-2003COE NCATE Steering Committee, 2002-2003COE Ad Hoc Committee: College Reorganization, 2002-2003COE EAPS Chair Search Committee, 2002-2003COE Strategic Planning Committee, Summer, 2002Program Evaluation Symposium, Sponsored by the COE Graduate Advisory Group and the COE Program Assessment Team, April 20, 2001COE Graduate Advisory Group, 2000-2001COE Online Learning Experiences Group, 2000-2001COE Scholarship Committee, 1999-2000SACS Program Coordinator, 1997-1998School of Education Scholarship Committee, 1998-1999Department of Counseling, Leadership, Adult Education and School Psychology (formerly EAPS):CACREP Re-Accreditation Self-Study Committee, 2013-2014EAPS Personnel Committee, 2000-2010Counseling Program Personnel Committee, 2000-2010Counseling Program Graduate Advisor/Program Coordinator, 2000-2002, 2004-2010Counseling Program Scheduling Committee, 2000-2010Counseling Program Faculty Search Committee (Marital, Couple, and Family Counseling –Generalist Position), 2007-2008Counseling Program Faculty Search Committee (Community Counseling –Generalist Position), 2006-2007Counseling Program Faculty Search Committee (School Counseling and Child & Adolescent Positions), 2005-2006, 2004-2005Counseling Program Faculty Search Committee (Marriage & Family Position), 2004-2005EAPS Chair Search Committee, 2002-2003Counseling Program Faculty Search Committee, 2002-2003Commencement Reception Co-Chair, December 2002Counseling Program Admission Committee, Chair, 2000-2001, 2001-2002EAPS Academic Program Review, Counseling Program, 1999-2000, 2000-2001Counseling Program Printed Materials Review & Revision Committee, 2000-2001Counseling Program Strategic Plan Committee, 2000-2001Counseling Program Faculty Search Committee Chair, 2000-2001Counseling Program Appeals Committee, 2000-2001, 2001-2002Counseling Program New Clinic Proposal Committee, 2000Counseling Program Faculty Search Committee, 1999-2000Faculty Review Committee, 1999, 2000Counseling Program Faculty Search Committee, 1999Counseling Program Five-Year Plan, 1998-1999Counseling Program Evaluation Review, 1998-1999Faculty Review Committee, 1998School Psychology Faculty Search Committee, 1998-1999Counseling Student Handbook Committee, 1998-1999Counseling Practicum Clinic Committee, 1998-1999Comprehensive Written Examination Coordinator, 1997-1998; 1998-1999Counseling Program CACREP Self-Study Committee, 1997-1998; 1998-1999Counseling Program SACS Committee, 1997-1998Counseling Program Curriculum Committee, 1997-1998MITC Proposal Committee, 1997Student Evaluation Committee, 1997Conference Coordinator, 16th Annual Counseling Conference, March 1, 1997Non-Substantive Proposal Committee, 1997Chair, In-House Practicum Manual Revision Committee, 1996Counseling Curriculum Committee, 1996-1997Thesis Committee, 1997Thesis Committee Chair, 1996-1997Faculty Search Committee, Emergency Hire, EAPS, SWT, Summer, 1996Faculty Search Committee, EAPS, SWT, Summer, 1995-1996Faculty Search Committee, EAPS, SWT, 1995-1996Faculty Review Committee, Counseling Program, EAPS, SWT, Spring, 1996Wimberly Conference Committee, February, 1996Faculty Review Committee, Counseling Program, EAPS, SWT, Fall, 1995Play Therapy Committee, UNT, 1993-1994, 1992-1993Faculty Search Committee, Department of Counseling, Development, and HigherEd., UNT, Spring, 1994B. Professional:Chair, CEO Search Committee, Association for Play Therapy, 2013-2014Continuing Education Chair, Texas Assoc. for Play Therapy, 1998 - CurrentDan E. Homeyer Research Committee, Chair, Texas Association for Play Therapy, 2004-CurrentPast-President, Association for Play Therapy Board of Directors, 2008-2009, 2006-2007Director, Association for Play Therapy Board of Directors, 2007-2010, 2003-2006President, Association for Play Therapy Board of Directors, 2007-2008, 2005-2006President-elect, Association for Play Therapy Board of Directors, 2006-2007, 2004-2005Continuing Education Chair, Texas Assoc. for Play Therapy, 1998 - CurrentDan E. Homeyer Research Committee, Chair, Texas Association for Play Therapy, 2004-CurrentInternational Task Force, Association for Play Therapy Board of Directors, 2004-2005Play Therapy Curriculum Task Force, Assoc. for Play Therapy Board of Dir., 2004-2005Registration & Continuing Education Committee, Chair, Association for Play Therapy, 2003- 2004; 2002-2003; 2001-2002Past-President, Texas Association for Play Therapy, 2001-20029th Annual Texas Association for Play Therapy Conference, Brochure Chair, 2001-2002Nominations & Elections Committee, Texas Association for Play Therapy, 2001-2002Texas Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, Secretary, 2001-2002Branch Charter Agreement Task Force, Association for Play Therapy, 2001-2002ExCET Examination Development Comm., State Board Education Certification, 2001-02Secretary, Texas Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, 2001-2002Newsletter Editor, Texas Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, 2001-02President, Texas Association for Play Therapy, 2000-20018th Annual TAPT Conference, Brochure Chair, 2000-2001Nominations Committee, Association for Play Therapy, 2000-2001Texas Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, Membership Co-Chair, 2000-01Association for Play Therapy, Research Award Committee, 1999-2000President-Elect, Texas Association for Play Therapy, 1999-20007th Annual TAPT Conference, Conference Chair, 1999-20007th Annual TAPT Conference, Brochure Chair, 1999-20007th Annual TAPT Conference, Program Committee, 1999-2000Texas Counseling Association, Membership Committee, 1998-99Conference Committee, Sixth Annual Texas Association for Play Therapy Conference, Texas Association for Play Therapy, 1998-1999 (Brochure Chair)Awards Committee, Texas Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, 1998Texas Association for Counselor Ed. and Supervision, Membership Chair, 1998-99Association for Play Therapy, Branch Development Task Force, 1997-1998Association for Play Therapy, Abused Children Task Force, 1997-1998Texas Association for Play Therapy, Board of Directors, Past-President, 1997-1998; President, 1996-97; President-Elect, 1995-96; Secretary, 1993-95, 1992-1993Texas Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, Research Chair, 1996-97Elections Committee, Texas Association for Play Therapy, 1998Nominations Committee, Texas Association for Play Therapy, 1997-1998Brochure Chair, Conference Committee, Fifth Annual Texas Association for Play Therapy Conference, Texas Association for Play Therapy, 1997-1998Program Chair, Conference Committee, Fifth Annual Texas Association for Play Therapy Conference, Texas Association for Play Therapy, 1997-1998Conference Committee, Fourth Annual Texas Association for Play Therapy Conference, Texas Association for Play Therapy, 1996-1997Conference Chair, Third Annual Texas Association for Play Therapy Conference, Texas Association for Play Therapy, 1995-1996Registration Chair, Third Annual Texas Association of Play Therapy Conference, Texas Association for Play Therapy, 1996 Program Chair & Planning Committee, 11th International Play Therapy Conference, Association for Play Therapy, 1993-1994Steering Committee to form the Texas Association for Play Therapy, 1992Professional Organization Membership:Chi Sigma Iota, National Counseling Honor SocietySigma Tau Sigma, Texas State University Chapter of Chi Sigma IotaAssociation for Play Therapy (APT)Texas Association for Play Therapy (TAPT)C. Community:Executive Director, Door of Hope Counseling Center, New Braunfels, TX, 2013-currentAdult Education Director, Freedom Fellowship Church, New Braunfels, TX 2008-currentMentor Training, Women to Women, Freedom Fellowship Church, New Braunfels, October 10, 2011Mentor, Freedom Fellowship Church, New Braunfels, TX, 2009-2010Mentor, Tomorrow Leadership Development Program, Texas Department of Human Services, San Antonio, TX, 2008-2009D. Services Honors and Awards: Certificate of Appreciation, Texas Association for Play Therapy, 2013Texas State University President’s Award for Excellence in Service, Professor Level, 2010College of Education Nominee, President’s Award for Excellence in Service, Professor Level, 2010“Patron” of the Selangor Association for Play and Expressive Therapy, Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaCollege of Education Nominee, President’s Award for Excellence in Service, Professor Level, 2008Outstanding Service & Support, Texas Association for Play Therapy, 2007 Appreciation for Service, Texas Association for Play Therapy, 2006College of Education Nominee, President’s Award for Excellence in Service, Associate Professor Level, 2006College of Education Nominee, President’s Award for Excellence in Service, Associate Professor Level, 2003“Honored Guest”, 20th Anniversary of Agape Counselling Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2005Counselor Educator of the Year, Texas Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, 2004.Professional Development Leave, Texas State University-San Marcos, Fall 2003Outstanding College Educator Alumni of the Year, Department of Counseling, Development and Higher Education, College of Education, University of North Texas, Denton TX, 2001College of Education Nominee, President’s Award for Excellence in Service, Assistant Professor Level, 2000The Nancy Guillory Award, Texas Association for Play Therapy, April, 1999School of Education Award, Contributions to Mission & Strategic Plan via Distance Ed. August, 1998Outstanding Volunteer Service, Texas Association for Play Therapy, 1998Emerging Leader, Texas Counseling Association, 1997-1998Center for Play Therapy Recognition Award, 1993-1994Certificate of Appreciation, Austin Independent School District School Counselors, 1998Texas Child Protective Services, Region 07 Professional Award for Outstanding Volunteer Services, 1988Department of Human Services Commendation Award for Staff Support of Volunteer Services in Smith County, 1988Four Chaplains Legion of Honor, U.S. Army, 1977E. Service Grants and ContractsJOURNAL EDITORIAL BOARDSAmerican Journal of Play, published by the Strong National Museum of Play. Appointed to editorial board, Spring 2007 to current.Institute for Trauma & Loss in Children, journal published by the National Institute for Trauma & Loss in Children. Appointed on editorial board, Spring, 2001 to current.NEWSLETTER EDITORJuncture: Newsletter of the Texas Association for Counselor and Supervision, editor for Volume 15(1) and Volume 15(2), 2001-2002.Association for Play Therapy NewsLetter, appointed clinical editor in Spring, 1998; first issue published under my editorship, Volume 17: Number 3, Fall, 1998; through Volume 21: Number 4, 2002. This Newsletter is published quarterly. ................
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