2019 MIAPT Annual Conference - Wild Apricot



2021 MIAPT Annual Virtual ConferenceWednesday-Saturday, February 17-20, 20214 Full days of Virtual Play Therapy Trainings that qualify for live contact Play Therapy CEUs (And other CEU’s listed on the last page). Session times listed include a 15-minute break.Schedule Overview: (Course Description & Speaker Bios Below)DAY 1: Wednesday, February 17Movies and Music and Play Therapy, Oh My! Lisa Remey M.Ed, LPC-S, NCC, IPT-CST, Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor9:00am–12:15pm: 2/17/2020- FoundationalUsing Play Therapy to Prepare Child Witnesses for CourtErin Paone LMSW & Amy Phillips LMSW 1:00pm-4:15pm: 2/17/2020 – IntermediateUsing Play Therapy with Trans and Non-Binary ClientsLori Haas, LCMFT & Ragan Snyder Smith, LCSW, Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor5:00pm-8:15pm: 2/17/2020 – IntermediateDAY 2: Thursday, February 18Identifying & Utilizing the Therapeutic Powers of Play in Play TherapyJulie Nash, PhD., Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor9:00am–12:15pm: 2/18/2020- FoundationalAnxiety, Pinterest, and Play Therapy Sharolyn Wallace, Ph.D., LCSW, Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor1:00pm-4:15pm: 2/18/2020 – IntermediatePlay Therapy with the Sexually Acting Out ChildJuliet Fortino, MC, LPC, Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor5:00pm-8:15pm: 2/18/2020 – Intermediate DAY 3: Friday, February 19Play Therapy & Traumatized Children. Finding the Eye in the HurricaneBrian L Bethel, Ph.D, LPCC-S, LCDC III Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor & Julie A. Oates, M.Ed, LPCC-S Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor9:00am–12:15pm: 2/19/2020 – IntermediateUsing Polyvagal Theory in Play Therapy Laura Hutchison, PsyD, LP, Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor1:00pm-4:15pm: 2/19/2020 - AdvancedDAY 4: Saturday, February 20Use of Play Therapy and Creative Therapies to Help with AnxietyChristine Zouaoui, LPC, Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor9:00am–12:15pm: 2/20/2020 - IntermediatePlayful Supervision: Play Therapy Supervision Laura Hutchison, PsyD, LP, Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor1:00pm-4:15pm: 2/20/2020 - AdvancedRegister online at – choose the events tab51631851333500DAY 1: Wednesday, February 17, 2021Movies and Music and Play Therapy, Oh My! Lisa Remey M.Ed,LPC-S,NCC,IPT-CST,Registered Play Therapy-Supervisor 9:00am–12:15pm: 2/17/2020- FoundationalOVERVIEW:Ever notice the power of music and movie themes and wondered how to incorporate them into your play therapy sessions? This session will provide an overview of cinema therapy and music therapy as it applies to the play therapy approach. It has long been acknowledged from ancient cultures that music and storytelling has played a role in teaching, healing and nurturing. This session is designed to help play therapists discover how to bridge metaphors and symbols found in movies and songs into the play therapy process. The presenter will discuss how different theoretical frameworks can be utilized to process movies and music in addition to describing specific directive play therapy interventions. Common themes found in play therapy session will be explored such as loss, anger, rejection, self-concept, goal attainment and courage. Participants will explore how the foundations of cinema therapy and music therapy helps clients discover their strength, gain new perspective and promotes social-emotional intelligence that in turn builds connection, communication, self-awareness and increased understanding. Participants will increase their ability to effectively utilize movie and music themes and play techniques as an effective treatment approach. After his experiential session, attendees will have increased ability to select and integrate movies and music into their play therapy sessions.LEARNING OBJECTIVES: After attending this workshop, participants will be able to:1. Summarize the fundamentals of cinema therapy and music therapy as it applies to play therapy. 2. Identify how to incorporate metaphors and symbols found in movies and music in the play therapy process. 3. Describe how play therapy interventions combined with movies & music is an effective treatment approach4316730393700050971453937000Using Play Therapy to Prepare Child Witnesses for CourtErin Paone LMSW & Amy Phillips LMSW 1:00pm-4:15pm: 2/17/2020 – IntermediateOVERVIEW:Research suggests that preparing children to testify decreases anticipatory anxiety related to legal involvement. Participants will learn play therapy strategies to prepare child victims or child witnesses of a crime for the court process. Participants will also receive psychoeducation on how to help caregivers support their children through legal proceedings and information on how to advocate for their clients during the court process.LEARNING OBJECTIVES: After attending this workshop, participants will be able to:1. Describe strategies for using play therapy techniques to familiarize children with the court process2. Identify at least 2 ways to educate children about their role in court through play therapy. 3. Identify at least 2 play therapy techniques to increase a child’s confidence in court.4. Identify at least 2 play therapy strategies to reduce anxiety before and while testifying.5164244495300042288894889500Using Play Therapy with Trans and Non-Binary ClientsLori Haas, LCMFT & Ragan Snyder Smith, LCSW, Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor5:00pm-8:15pm: 2/17/2020 – IntermediateOVERVIEW:Working with transgender children & teens in the playroom is complex and requires specific considerations and context. From a developmental & play lens, you will learn how sexuality and gender may present in the playroom. We will cover culturally sensitive language, strategies for working with families and considerations for addressing your own bias. Using case conceptualizations and experiential activities, you will walk away with play therapy intervention to implement immediately with trans and gender non-conforming clients.LEARNING OBJECTIVES: After attending this workshop, participants will be able to:1. Define gender and sexuality through a developmental, historical and play lens.2. Explain how using culturally sensitive terms enhances therapeutic rapport in the playroom. 3. Demonstrate 5 play therapy interventions specific to trans & gender non-conforming clients. 4. Identify 3 strategies and resources to help families & caregivers support trans youth in play therapy.515048514605000DAY 2: Thursday, February 18Identifying & Utilizing the Therapeutic Powers of Play in Play TherapyJulie Nash, PhD., Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor9:00am–12:15pm: 2/18/2020- FoundationalOVERVIEW:How does play therapy actually promote change while improving mental health and overall functioning? While the therapeutic relationship and other qualities of therapy are necessary, this workshop will teach what it is about play specifically that leads to change. The relationship between individual therapeutic powers of play and the primary traits of play will be explored, while relating to the basic tenets of major theories of play therapy. Understanding these relationships and how to implement them allows for effectively choosing techniques or interventions to give the desired observable outcomes. This process will be described and practiced using didactic and experiential exercises, helping participants to solidify their frameworks and understanding of play therapy theory and practice. Participants will be better equipped to answer the question “So you just…play?” when speaking with parents, referral sources, and other professionals, as well as when writing treatment plans. Participants will be introduced to and practice a model for connecting presenting issues with three major components of play therapy (theory, therapeutic powers, and traits of play) to achieve a desired outcome, which allows for effective and efficient intervention selections.LEARNING OBJECTIVES: After attending this workshop, participants will be able to:1. Identify the 20 therapeutic powers of play seen through play therapy. 2. Describe how specific use of the therapeutic powers of play is necessary to achieve desired outcomes in play therapy.3. Demonstrate how to choose an intervention to promote a desired observable outcome with play therapy, given a specified therapeutic power of play & trait of play49682405778500Anxiety, Pinterest, and Play Therapy Sharolyn Wallace, Ph.D., LCSW, Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor1:00pm-4:15pm: 2/18/2020 – IntermediateOVERVIEW:Tired of the same old games and activities? This workshop will revive your creative spirit! String, broken toys, old puzzles, foil, cardboard rolls, and all junk can be turned into fabulous play therapy activities and successful therapeutic techniques. Gestalt, Adlerian, and CBT play therapy theoretical models will be presented.LEARNING OBJECTIVES: After attending this workshop, participants will be able to:1. Assess and create 2 new play therapy activities with Gestalt theoretical orientation. 2. Assess and design 2 new play therapy activities with Adlerian theoretical orientation. 4880610135678003. Develop 2 new play therapy activities for CBT theoretical orientation.Play Therapy with the Sexually Acting Out ChildJuliet Fortino, MC, LPC, Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor5:00pm-8:15pm: 2/18/2020 – Intermediate OVERVIEW:Working with children who have been sexually abused can be a challenge for many play therapy professionals. This is particularly true when the child has sexualized behaviors they are exhibiting. This workshop will review common symptoms and behaviors seen in the play therapy room, as well as uniquely distinguishing characteristics of juvenile perpetrators versus sexually acting out child. Play therapy techniques specific to this population will be explored.LEARNING OBJECTIVES: After attending this workshop, participants will be able to:1. Identify age appropriate sexual development in comparison to a child with sexual behavior problems. 2. Identify specific behaviors commonly seen in a play therapy session. 3. Demonstrate at least 5 play therapy techniques for use with a child with sexual behavior problems.DAY 3: Friday, February 19525145013335004364144133350Play Therapy & Traumatized Children. Finding the Eye in the Hurricane - Brian L Bethel, Ph.D, LPCC-S, LCDC III, Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor & Julie A. Oates, M.Ed, LPCC-S, Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor9:00am–12:15pm: 2/19/2020 – IntermediateOVERVIEW:Unfortunately, trauma has become a pervasive experience in the lives of children. While no one is immune from aversive experiences, children and adolescents are particularly vulnerable to a diversity of challenges as a result of traumatic events. While there is a myriad of symptoms associated with trauma, hypervigilance an anxiety is common for children who have been traumatized. This training will highlight the ubiquitous nature of anxiety and trauma and offer mental health clinicians specific play therapy strategies for addressing these clinical obstacles. Moreover, this presentation will highlight the incorporation of play therapy theories and techniques with other research supported practices for trauma specific paradigmsLEARNING OBJECTIVES: After attending this workshop, participants will:1. Demonstrate 6 specific play therapy techniques for children with anxiety. 2. Explain strategies for incorporating play therapy strategies with other specific trauma -paradigms. 50292001996023. Cite current research associated with play therapy and traumatized children.Using Polyvagal Theory in Play Therapy Laura Hutchison, PsyD, LP, Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor1:00pm-4:15pm: 2/19/2020 - AdvancedOVERVIEW:This 3 hour workshop is appropriate for play therapists of advance training. It will begin with an overview of the central nervous system, explaining the parts of the vagal system and how they are essential in emotional regulation based on the work by Deb Dana. By helping clients identify how they experience activation in each state, play therapists can help clients identify and move in and out of states with greater control. Time will be given for participants to create their own “personal profile map” in order to gain knowledge and experience so that they can use the technique with clients. Additionally a variety of therapeutic interventions using the theory and play will be demonstrated.LEARNING OBJECTIVES: After attending this workshop, participants will be able to:1. Identify the 3 different areas of the nervous system for polyvagal theory.2. Explain how to create a polyvagal profile map in play therapy. 5085080122978003. Identify different polyvagal interventions to use in play therapy.DAY 4: Saturday, February 20Use of Play Therapy and Creative Therapies to Help with AnxietyChristine Zouaoui, LPC, Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor9:00am–12:15pm: 2/20/2020 - IntermediateOVERVIEW:Play and creative techniques have been used to help with healing for many years. The processing that happens during the actual act of play, art creation and movement helps clients move through their healing. In this experiential workshop, you will learn specific techniques focused on helping clients with anxiety, that utilize play therapy and creative arts therapy in our therapeutic settings. Each of the techniques covers a wide range of uses so that you may adapt them for your specific area of theory in play therapy. I will be including individual, family and group techniques. These activities are all new and have no repeats from previous workshops of Christine. Even though this is online, please remember to dress comfortably and be ready for some fun and self-care. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: After attending this workshop, participants will be able to:1. Describe the use and focus of play therapy and creative arts therapy techniques in practice as a mental health professional. 2. Identify strategies to explain to others the benefits of play, creative art therapy techniques 3.Identify at least 2 ways to incorporate play therapy and creative art techniques into clinical practice5269865423Playful Supervision: Play Therapy Supervision Laura Hutchison, PsyD, LP, Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor1:00pm-4:15pm: 2/20/2020 - AdvancedOVERVIEW:This advanced level presentation will overview important aspects of providing play therapy supervision. It will cover useful paperwork to utilize when beginning a new supervisory relationship, ways to assess the therapist, and demonstrate playful interventions to use in supervision.LEARNING OBJECTIVES: After attending this workshop, participants will be able to:1. Identify important documents to utilize in play therapy supervision. 2. Describe various ways to assess play therapists. 3. Identify key play therapy supervision interventions.REGISTER ONLINE - –In the Events tabPRESENTER BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION: --Lisa Remey MEd, LPC-S, Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor works with preschoolers, children and adolescents in New Braunfels, Texas. She has over 20 years’ experience serving children and families in various settings including schools, agencies, military communities, and private practice.--Erin Paone LMSW is a licensed Master’s level social worker in Michigan. Erin has worked at CARE House of Oakland County, a child advocacy center in Pontiac, MI for over ten years. Currently, Erin is a full time clinical therapist working primarily with sexually abused children. --Amy Phillips LMSW is a licensed Master’s level social worker in Michigan and is a clinical therapist working primarily with children who have experienced sexual abuse. When not at work, Amy can be found spending time outdoors, reading, or being with her spouse and two children.--Lori Haas, LCMFT is a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist whose practice focuses on gender diverse clients. Lori has a Bachelor of Community Health from Texas Woman's University, and a Master's of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy. Lori completed post graduate training at Southern Methodist University to earn The Affirmative Therapy with LGBT Clients Certificate. Lori is a passionate advocate for transgender people and often speaks to the public, teachers, and others in the community about gender diversity. --Ragan Snyder-Smith, LSCSW, Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor graduated from Wichita State University with her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, a Master's degree in Social Work and a Master's degree in Education. She received her Play Therapy Certification from Heartland Play Therapy and is a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor. She co-owns a mental health training organization, Ad Astra Play Therapy & Counseling, LLC. She has presented nationally and internationally, including: the Texas Association for Play Therapy and the Australian Association for Play Therapy. Ragan has worked in addictions, foster care and adoptions, private practice, medical social work and psychiatric social work. Currently, Ragan works as a school-based therapist in a public school. Ragan is passionate about school mental health, play therapy and social justice. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, nature, mindfulness, reading, running, yoga & healthy living.--Julie Nash Ph.D, Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor is a licensed clinical psychologist and registered play therapist-supervisor. Dr. Nash is the owner of Riverside Psychological Associates, LLC in Centerbrook, CT where she provides individual and family therapy sessions for people across the age range, and provides continuing education trainings in play therapy. She is the President of the New England Association for Play Therapy and involved with the Association for Play Therapy at the national level.--Sharolyn Wallace, PhD, LCSW, Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor, Infant Mental Health -Endorsed III ?, EAGALA Equine/Mental Health Specialist has been the Professor of Human Services at Tulsa Community College for over 25 years. She is also the director for TCC’s Center for Addiction Prevention and Recovery Support. Dr. Wallace received the 2014 C.V. Ramana award for Outstanding Contribution to the Mental Health of Oklahoma’s Children and the 2016 NASW-OK Social Worker of the Year. She is the Past-President for OK NASW. She is a past Board Member and was the 2018 Chair for the Association for Play Therapy and former Region X Board Member National Association for Social Workers. Dr. Wallace has been in private practice for over twenty-five years specializing in child sexual abuse and trauma. Dr. Wallace led a team of mental health workers providing crisis intervention and play therapy in Sri Lanka one month at the Tsunami. She has also provided crisis relief work in Alaska, New York, Miami, San Francisco, and Scotland, and two separate tours of duty in New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Dr. Wallace has published articles on play therapy and relapse prevention with child welfare families. She is the author of a series of children’s books, “The Adventures of Bruce, Ben & Gerry.”--Juliet Fortino, MC, LPC, Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor works with Children and Families involved with CPS and the various child mental health agencies in the Tucson community in a private practice setting. She has 23 years experience working with child trauma, abuse, attachment, and play therapy. --Brian L. Bethel, Ph.D, LPCC-S, LCDC III, Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor is a Professional Clinical Counselor-Supervisor (LPCC-S), a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC III), and a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor (RPT-S) with specialized training in counseling children, adolescents, and families. Dr. Bethel earned his PhD. In Counselor Education and Supervision from Ohio University where he also earned dual master’s degrees in Clinical Counseling and Rehabilitation Counseling. With over twenty years of clinical practice, Dr. Bethel brings a diversity of strengths to his clinical practice. As the founder and director of Interplay Counseling and Consultation Services, LLC., Dr. Bethel operates a private counseling practice and provides educational services to community organizations. He has dedicated much of his professional career to working with individuals impacted by trauma and continues as a mental health clinician for a nationally accredited Child Advocacy Center that serves children and families across southern and southeastern, Ohio. --Julie Oates, M.Ed, LPCC-S, Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor is a Professional Clinical Counselor-Supervisor (LPCC-S), a Licensed Chemical and a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor (RPT-S) with specialized training in counseling children, adolescents, and families. Ms. Oates currently serves as an outpatient therapist with Adena Counseling in Chillicothe, Ohio. In addition to her clinical duties, Ms. Oates is a trained forensic interviewer and former Executive Director of a nationally accredited child advocacy center. Ms. Oates earned her master’s degree in clinical counseling from Ohio University and is currently completing doctoral studies in Counselor Education and Supervision. With over twenty years of clinical experience, Ms. Oates has dedicated much of her career to working with children and families who have been impacted by trauma. Julie Oates is a Professional Clinical Counselor-Supervisor (LPCC-S), a Licensed Chemical and a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor (RPT-S) with specialized training in counseling children, adolescents, and families. Ms. Oates currently serves as an outpatient therapist with Adena Counseling in Chillicothe, Ohio. In addition to her clinical duties, Ms. Oates is a trained forensic interviewer and former Executive Director of a nationally accredited child advocacy center. Ms. Oates earned her master’s degree in clinical counseling from Ohio University and is currently completing doctoral studies in Counselor Education and Supervision. With over twenty years of clinical experience, Ms. Oates has dedicated much of her career to working with children and families who have been impacted by trauma. --Laura Hutchison, PsyD, LP, Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor has been specializing in children and play therapy for over 20 years. Currently she is the clinical director of Hutchison & Associates, a growing private practice throughout southeast Michigan. She has presented on play therapy at state and national conferences. In the spring of 2015 Dr. Hutchison launched the Michigan Play Therapy Training Academy to promote high-quality, affordable play therapy training.-- Christine Davis Zouaoui, LPC, Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor, has been in private practice for over 18 years and has also worked in the Lansing School District as a Mental Health Therapist. Her experience includes working with children, adolescents and adult issues. In addition to her counseling degree Christine has taken numerous trainings in the use of play therapy and creative arts therapy techniques. She received her TraumaPlay certification through Paris Goodyear-Brown, LCSW, RPT-S, and is a Counseling and Play Therapy Supervisor. Christine presents in many venues including schools and other mental health professionals training in Creative Arts Therapy Techniques and The Nurtured Heart Approach by Howard Glasser. Christine has self-published a book on the use of creative art therapy techniques in individual and group therapy. She is currently writing a new book specifically for working with groups in numerous settings using creative arts therapies.REGISTER: – choose the events tabPayment information is available online. REGISTRATION COST:*Continuing Education:CE Processing Fee: $25 ( Covers Full Conference ) Member: Non-MemberPer Workshop: $40 Per Workshop: $ 50.00** Student: Per Workshop: $25*Continuing Education: A single fee of $25 is applicable to all workshops you attend if you meet CEU requirements. You must attend via Zoom with your video on & face visible for the entire workshop. You must set your Zoom name to match your Registration & State LicenseYou must pass a Post Test with 80% by 2/27/2021. **A participant registering as “student” must be a full-time student at a college or university and provide a written letter from their University verifying the status.***An early bird registration discount of $25 has been applied to prices listed above. $25 will be added to registration costs after 2/1/21. WORKSHOP VIRTUAL LOGIN INFORMATION: A Zoom link and password will be sent to you with your registration confirmation. Workshops are limited to 40 participants. You will need to log into the Zoom event using your name as it appears on your State License and registration if you are seeking CEU’s.If you have technical issues, you can email mymiapt@. HANDOUTS: Our policy is to email all handouts. Please include a valid email address with your registration to receive the handouts.PHOTO RELEASE: By registering for this conference, you are giving permission for MIAPT to use any photographs that are taken at the event containing your likeness for as long as MIAPT deems appropriate and desirable. Photographs may be used on the MIAPT website, social media pages, and/or newsletter for any purpose. By completing the registration, you are also consenting to waive any rights to the photographs indefinitely. If you do not wish to have your photo used, it is your responsibility to notify mymiapt@ at registration of your request to be omitted. CANCELLATION POLICY: If you notify MIAPT you are canceling, and we are able to fill your spot, you will receive a refund for the registration fee minus $25 administrative fee. ? Michigan Association for Play Therapy: MIAPT is a professional organization striving to advance the theory and practice of play therapy through activities such as conferences, seminars, and networking in order to serve the mental health needs of Michigan children, families, schools and communities. For more information on the Conference visit our website at . Attendance Monitoring: Attendance monitoring is achieved through participants keeping video feed turned on at all times with participant’s face visible, signing the CE Application Form which attest adherence to attendance monitoring. Play Therapy Credit. To receive APT CE credit, participants must complete and achieve a passing score of a post-quiz. garding CE credit, the program, learning objectives, or grievance issues, contact The Institute at: instconted@. Continuing EducationThis workshop for mental health professionals is co-sponsored by the MI Assn. Play Therapy and the Institute for Continuing Education. CE credit is offered for the disciplines listed below. Full attendance is required for the sessions in which you participate. The CE processing fee is $25 and requires a separate registration to MIAPT. . CE verification is mailed to attendees following the program. If you have questions regarding CE credit, please contact: The Institute for Continuing EducationP. O.Box 1369Fairhope,AL 36533 / email: instconted@NOTE: It is the responsibility of attendees to determine if CE credit offered by The Institute for Continuing Education meets the regulations of their state licensing/certification board. NOTE: Do not submit the CE processing with your completed CE packet. MI APT will supply The Institute for Continuing Education with a listing of participants who paid the fee to MIAPT with registration. Psychology: The Institute is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Institute maintains responsibility for the program. Counseling: The Institute is recognized as a provider of continuing education by the Ohio Board Social Work and Counseling, provider RCS 030001. NBCC credit is not offered. Social Work: The Institute for Continuing Education is recognized as a provider of continuing education by the Ohio Board of Social Work and Counseling, Provider RCS 030001.Marriage/Family Therapy: The Institute is recognized by the Ohio Board MFT, Provider RTX 100501. Play Therapy: The Institute for Continuing Education is approved by The Association for Play Therapy to sponsor continuing education specific to play therapy. The Institute maintains responsibility for the program. APT Approved Provider 98-040.Nursing: The Institute for Continuing Education is an approved continuing education provider by the California Board of Nursing, Provider CEP 12646. It is the responsibility of nurses to check with their state board to determine if CE credit issues by an approved provider of the CA Board of Nursing, meet regulations of their board. ADA/Section 504: If you have special needs, please contact mymiapt@.Skill Level: All skill levelsCE Packets are accepted by MAIL only. Email packets will not be accepted. A complete CE packet should include: 1) CE Application form; 2) Attendance Log; (3) Completed Evaluation Form for the sessions you attend. Mail Packets to: The Institute for Continuing EducationP. O. Box 1369, Fairhope, AL 36533 ................
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