Alabama Association for Play Therapy (AAPT) presents: Play Therapy Interventions for Children with Ashley Garrett, LPC-S Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor

Alabama Association for Play Therapy (AAPT) presents:

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Ashley Garrett, LPC-S Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor

When:     Friday, July 13th, 2018                                                                                                                                                                    ACEP No.6211

            Where:     Cross Point Church of Christ                                                                                                 1350 Cox Creek Parkway                                                                                                         Florence, AL 35633

Overview

This program will explore will explore what Play Therapy is with an overview of the history and current research.  Evidenced and practiced based techniques, focusing on children, will be provided through experiential activities.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of the workshop, participants will:

  1. Have a brief overview of key professionals in the field of Play Therapy (current and past).
  2. Be educated on APT and AAPT and how becoming a Registered Play Therapist can enhance client care and outcomes.
  3. Gain a deeper understanding of why play is important in the therapeutic process and the power of play in healing.
  4. Learn at least three hands-on Play Therapy techniques to use in family therapy to increase communication and reduce maladaptive behaviors.
  5. Engage in bibliotherapy and practice experiential techniques with Brave Play Atoms to explore treatment goals in therapy.

Schedule:    

Registration/Coffee                            8:00-8:30

Workshop Session                              8:30-11:30

Lunch (on your own)                       11:30-1:00

Workshop Session                              1:00-4:00

Presenter:

Ashley L. Garrett is a Licensed Professional Counselor (#2918) and a Board-Certified Counselor with a strong background in working with clients who have a limited support system and have experienced trauma. She is a Registered Play Therapist and Supervisor. She earned her education specialist in Community Agency Counseling and a master’s degree in Agency Counseling from Jacksonville State University. She has a bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies from Samford University. Ashley has special interest and experience in providing supervision and consultation to mental health providers, parenting support through online groups, and consultation with city and state agencies. Ashley has experience leading seminars and groups for churches, universities, business, public schools and other interested groups. Ashley is a member of the American Counseling Association, the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC), the Alabama Counseling Association (ALCA), Association for Child and Adolescent Counseling, and the Association for Play Therapy.  Ashley is also the owner and director of Garrett Counseling located in Jacksonville and Boaz, Alabama.

Scholarships:

Scholarships will be offered to full-time students who can be available Friday before and during the conference. Interested applicants may access the volunteer application on our website. Any questions concerning this opportunity, contact:  Angie Martin at angelarmartin@bellsouth.net

Lunch: LUNCH WILL BE ON YOUR OWN– a listing of local restaurants will be provided with workshop materials

Special Needs:

Please contact Katie McKeen at 334-303-1468

mckeenpa2010@gmail.com,

Registration & CE Coordinator

Cancellations:

Registrants canceling up to 48 hours before a workshop will receive a tuition refund less a $20 administrative fee, or if requested, a voucher good for one year for a future workshop. All requests must be made in writing or by email. No refunds issued for any reason after July 11th, 2018. In the unlikely event, the workshop cannot be held, registrants will receive complimentary admission to a rescheduled workshop or a full value voucher, good for one year, for a future workshop.

Continuing Education Credit:

Six Contact Hours will be awarded for a full day of attendance. No partial credit will be awarded.

Counselors:  Alabama Association for Play Therapy (AAPT) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6211.  Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are identified.  Alabama Association for Play Therapy is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Marriage and Family Therapists: The Alabama Board of Examiners in Marriage and Family Therapy (ABEMFT) automatically approves courses that are NBCC approved for CE credit.

Play Therapists: AAPT is approved by the Association for Play Therapy (APT) to offer continuing education specific to play therapy. APT Approved Provider No. 98-045.

Social Workers: AAPT is approved by the Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners (ASBSWE) to offer continuing education to social workers. ASBSWE Provider No. 0284.

 

Registration Fees for Onsite Registration

Non-Member                                    $100

AAPT/APT Member                         $90

Full-time Students                           $60

Online Registration has closed but there are still spots available.

Come join us and register onsite this Friday!

For REGISTRATION questions contact:

The CE and Registration Coordinators at aaptworkshops@gmail.com

For QUESTIONS about this workshop contact:

Hallie Keel- halliekeel@gmail.com

Membership Information:

If you are interested in membership, please send a separate check made out to APT for dual membership in APT (Association for Play Therapy Association) and AAPT (Alabama Association for Play Therapy) along with your completed membership application. Membership applications are available online http://www.a4pt.org/default.asp?page=membership or from membership chairman Stephanie Bales, stephhbales@gmail.com.

New Presenter Same Topic- A Family that Plays Together Stays Together! Scott Riviere, MS, LPC, Registered Play Therapy-Supervisor (Eliana Gil unable to present due to unforeseen circumstances)

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A Family that Plays Together Stays Together!

Scott Riviere, MS, LPC,

Registered Play Therapy-Supervisor

WHEN: 8:30 AM- 4:00 PM CST Friday, June 15, 2018

WHERE: St. Vincent’s Bruno Conference Center- 810 St. Vincent’s Dr., Birmingham, AL 35205

Overview: 

Working with families can be challenging enough so why not make it fun?  This workshop will show you how to engage families in therapeutic activities to help the members take responsibility, discover patterns of interaction, and make positive changes.  Participants will discover the power of Family Play Therapy and learn several practical techniques that they can implement immediately!

Learning Objectives:

  1. Identify the benefits of Family Play Therapy
  2. Discover the primary difference in the role of the Therapist
  3. Engage families in several practical Play Therapy techniques
  4. List the contra-indications of Family Play Therapy

ABOUT THE PRESENTER:

Scott Riviere, MS, LPC, RPT-S, is a Licensed Professional Counselor and one of the first Registered Play Therapist-Supervisors in Louisiana. He is the Director of K.I.D.Z., Inc., Louisiana’s first Play Therapy Institute, where his practice is limited exclusively to children and adolescents and their families. During his 25+ years of practice, he has worked in various clinical settings and has extensive training in the field of Play Therapy. He has served on various committees for the Association for Play Therapy and is currently serving on the Board of Directors. He has created several therapeutic products for mental health professionals and is a published author and frequent guest on various media outlets. Mr. Riviere has also produced a series of parent training videos titled “Positive Parenting”.

SCHEDULE:

Registration/Coffee……………………….8:00-8:30

Workshop Session…………………………8:30-12:00

Lunch (PROVIDED)…………………………12:00-1:00

Business Meeting (all encouraged to attend)…12:45-1:00

Workshop Session…………………………1:00-4:00

DRIVING DIRECTIONS:

The conference will be held at St. Vincent’s Bruno Conference Center- 810 St. Vincent’s Dr., Birmingham, Al 25205. For more detailed directions go to http://www.brunoconferencecenter.org/parking.asp

St. Vincents Parking

PARKING:

Workshop participants can park in the North Tower Parking Deck.

Parking coupons will be sold at the registration table on the day of for $6.50 or the fee will be $7.50 at the parking attendant upon departure.

LUNCH:

LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED from 12:00-12:45 PM

BUSINESS MEETING

Everyone is welcome to attend our bi-annual business meeting from 12:45- 1:00.

CONTINUING EDUCATION:

Six Contact Hours will be awarded for a full day of attendance. No partial credit will be awarded.

  • Counselors: Alabama Association for Play Therapy (AAPT) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6211.  Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified.  Alabama Association for Play Therapy is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
  • Marriage and Family Therapists: The Alabama Board of Examiners in Marriage and Family Therapy (ABEMFT) approves courses that are NBCC approved for CE credit.
  • Play Therapists: AAPT is approved by the Association for Play Therapy (APT) to offer continuing education specific to play therapy. APT Approved Provider No. 98-045.
  • Social Workers: AAPT is approved by the Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners (ASBSWE) to offer continuing education to social workers. ASBSWE Provider No. 0284.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

REGISTER EARLY – SEATING IS LIMITED!  Spaces are not guaranteed until your registration is processed.

June 15th On-site
Non-Member $180
AAPT/APT Member $150
Full-time Students $125

Register Here!

**ONLINE REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS SATURDAY, June 8th, 2018. 

GROUP DISCOUNT

A discount of $10.00 per registrant for groups of 3 or more registering together. Please specify if registering as a group and identify group members and affiliation.  Check or money order only if registering by mail. Credit Cards accepted if registering online. No Purchase orders accepted.

MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

If you are interested in membership, please send a separate check made out to APT for dual membership in APT (Association for Play Therapy Association) and AAPT (Alabama Association for Play Therapy) along with your completed membership application. Membership applications are available online http://www.a4pt.org/default.asp?page=membership or from membership chairman Stephanie Bales, stephhbales@gmail.com

CANCELLATIONS:

Registrants canceling up to 48 hours before a workshop will receive a tuition refund less a $20 administrative fee, or if requested, a voucher good for one year for a future workshop. All requests must be made in writing or by email. No refunds issued for any reason after June 14, 2018. In the unlikely event, the workshop cannot be held, registrants will receive complimentary admission to a rescheduled workshop or a full value voucher, good for one year, for a future workshop.

MAIL IN REGISTRATION FORM

Name: __________________________________________________________________

Address: ________________________________________________________________

City/State/Zip: ___________________________________________________________

Phone:__________________________________________________________________

Email:___________________________________________________________________

License(s) Type:___________________________________________________________

Amount enclosed $_____________.                                                                                                         Detach this page and mail this form to:                                                                                         Registration & CE Coordinator                                   Make check payable to:                         210 Bowling Green Drive             Alabama Association for Play Therapy (AAPT)     Montgomery, AL  36109

SPECIAL NEEDS:                                                     For REGISTRATION  questions contact:       For special needs:                                                The CE and Registration Coordinators at     Registration & CE Coordinator                                aaptworkshops@gmail.com                  Cathy Foss 205-563-0555                                                                                                                      aaptworkshops@gmail.com             

 

For QUESTIONS about this workshop contact:                                                                              Kori Babel at 941-345-7623  or KHBabelPhD@gmail.com

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AAPT Graduate Student Poster Presentation, April 20th, 2018, St. Vincent’s Bruno Conference Center

AAPT Graduate Student Poster Presentation

April 20th, 2018

St. Vincent’s Bruno Conference Center

The Bi-Laws and Ethics Committee of the Alabama Association for Play Therapy is please to coordinate the 1st Annual Graduate Student Poster Presentation.  The poster presentation is an excellent opportunity to recognize the work of students exploring the use of play therapy in their practicum and internship semesters.

The presentation will feature research, literature reviews, and/or projects that pertain to the field of play therapy.  The information will need to be presented on a tri-fold poster that can be presented on a table.  Easels will not be available.  The student will not make a formal presentation, but will stand with the poster and interact with workshop attendees during workshop breaks.  Students are allowed to bring handouts that summarize their posters and include references to the materials presented.

All proposals are to be submitted via e-mail no later than the close of business on Friday, March 30th.  Accepted poster presentations will be notified by Friday April 6th.

All students who participate must either be a full member of the Association for Play Therapy or be an E-Student member.  Presenters will be able to attend the workshop for free, but will not earn CE credit.  Hours may be used to fulfill non-direct internship hours.  Send completed presentation forms to Hallie Keel at halliekeel@gmail.com.

Presenter: __________________________________

Phone: _____________________________________

Email: ______________________________________

University Affiliation: __________________________

Title of Poster Presentation:

___________________________________________________________________________________

Poster Description (not to exceed 45 words)

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Alabama Association for Play Therapy (AAPT) presents: Ethics of Care in Play Therapy with Karla Carmichael, Ph.D, LPC (TX), Registered Play Therapist – Supervisor

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Alabama Association for Play Therapy (AAPT) presents:

Ethics of Care in Play Therapy

 

Karla Carmichael PhD, LPC (TX), Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor

WHEN: Friday, April 20, 2018

WHERE: St. Vincent’s Bruno Conference Center- 810 St. Vincent’s Dr., Birmingham, AL 35205

Overview:

A brief history of the development of the Association for Play Therapy Standards of Practice will be presented.  The unique interdisciplinary nature of APT in applying codes of ethics and the development of standards of practice will be emphasized. The basic principles used to develop the major codes of ethics are presented and discussed in relation to national and international mental health organizations.  A recommended ethical decision-making model will be provided for making care decisions across mental health-related disciplines.  As a final note, self-care and moral injury in situations where the play therapist must deal with conflicts between law, policy, professional or personal ethics will be discussed.  The program will have opportunities for self-exploration and sharing in the area of ethics and personal values.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:

  1. Describe a brief history of how the Association for Play Therapy Standards of Practice were developed.
  2. Explore the meaning of the concepts of responsibility, beneficence, non-maleficence, fidelity, justice, and respect as they apply to play therapy nationally and internationally.
  3. Share an ethical decision-making model to help guide the individual practice of play therapy.
  4. Explore the concept of moral injury in relation to conflicts that arise between law, policy, and personal ethics.
  5. Share the growing influence of APT’s Standards of Practice in the international arena.

SCHEDULE:

Registration/Coffee………………………8:00-8:30

Workshop Session………………………..8:30-11:30

Lunch (on your own)……………………11:30-1:00

Workshop Session………………………..1:00-4:00

ABOUT THE PRESENTER:

Dr. Carmichael attended The University of North Texas in Denton, Texas, where she received her B. S. degree in Elementary Education and Psychology, M. Ed. In School Guidance and Counseling, and Ph.D. in Counselor Education.  She was one of the first elementary counselors in Texas and a pioneer in the writing of a guidance plan for Killeen Independence School District, Title I Program.  Her initial caseload was 10 schools and 1400 Title I students, K-8.  She was one of the two graduate student assistants for the Pupil Appraisal Center at UNT, which was an interdisciplinary evaluation and play therapy center.  She has been associated with Laredo State University in Laredo, Texas and Sul Ross State University in Alpine, Tx.  She is retired from The University of Alabama, where she holds the rank of Professor Emeritus.  She is one of the co-founders of the Alabama Association of Play Therapy, where she served as President and later Executive Director.  She has served as Secretary/Treasurer of the Association for Play Therapy National Board.  She has written in the field of play therapy and published the textbook, Play Therapy: An Introduction and she continues to write and contribute to the play therapy field.

SCHOLARSHIPS:

Scholarships will be offered to full-time students who can be available Thursday evening and Friday prior to and during the conference. Interested applicants may access the volunteer application on our website. Any questions concerning this opportunity, contact:  Kathryn Blackwell at KBlackcat@aol.com

DRIVING DIRECTIONS:

The conference will be held at St. Vincent’s Bruno Conference Center- 810 St. Vincent’s Dr., Birmingham, Al 25205. For more detailed directions go to http://www.brunoconferencecenter.org/parking.asp

 

PARKING:St. Vincents Parking

Workshop participants can park in the North Tower Parking Deck. Additional parking is available in the Women’s and Children’s Center parking deck.

Parking is $7.50 for the day.

 

LUNCH:

LUNCH WILL BE ON YOUR OWN- a listing of local restaurants will be provided with workshop materials

SPECIAL NEEDS:

For special needs: Contact Katie McKeen, Registration & CE Coordinator at 334-303-1468 or aaptworkshops@gmail.com

 CANCELLATIONS:

Registrants canceling up to 48 hours before a workshop will receive a tuition refund less a $20 administrative fee, or if requested, a voucher good for one year for a future workshop. All requests must be made in writing or by email. No refunds issued for any reason after April 19th, 2018. In the unlikely event, the workshop cannot be held, registrants will receive complimentary admission to a rescheduled workshop or a full value voucher, good for one year, for a future workshop.

 CONTINUING EDUCATION:NBCC Logo for ACEP

Six Contact Hours will be awarded for a full day of attendance.

No partial credit will be awarded.

Counselors:  Alabama Association for Play Therapy (AAPT) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6211.  Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified.  Alabama Association for Play Therapy is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Marriage and Family Therapists: The Alabama Board of Examiners in Marriage and Family Therapy (ABEMFT) automatically approves courses that are NBCC approved for CE credit.

Play Therapists: AAPT is approved by the Association for Play Therapy (APT) to offer continuing education specific to play therapy. APT Approved Provider No. 98-045.

Social Workers: AAPT is approved by the Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners (ASBSWE) to offer continuing education to social workers. ASBSWE Provider No. 0284.

Online Registration has closed~See you onsite April 20th   

 

April 20th On-site
Non-Member $70
AAPT/APT Member $30
Full-time Students $30

 

For REGISTRATION questions contact:

The CE and Registration Coordinators at aaptworkshops@gmail.com

For QUESTIONS about this workshop contact:

Kori Babel at 941-345-7623 or via email at KHBabelPhD@gmail.com

Membership Information:

If you are interested in membership, please send a separate check made out to APT for dual membership in APT (Association for Play Therapy Association) and AAPT (Alabama Association for Play Therapy) along with your completed membership application. Membership applications are available online http://www.a4pt.org/default.asp?page=membership or from membership chairman Stephanie Bales, stephhbales@gmail.com.

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APT Celebrates it’s 35th Birthday

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The Marriott City Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota is the host for the 35th annual Association for Play Therapy Conference.

Keynote Address: The Transformative Power of Play Therapy: The Intersection of Neurobiology and Trauma with Edward F. Hudspeth, PhD, LPC-S, RPh, RPT-S & Sueann Kenney-Noziska, MSW, LCSW, RPT-S

AAPT President, Heather Hardeman and President-Elect, Kori Babel, along with other AAPT Board members invite you to join them for this momentous gathering.

Visit the link below for more information.

2017 Annual APT Conference

Integrating Expressive Arts in Play Therapy (morning)  & Mandalas in Play Therapy with Traumatized Children (afternoon) with Eric Green, PhD, LPC-S, Registered Play Therapist – Supervisor, SP

Alabama Association for Play Therapy (AAPT) presents:

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Integrating Expressive Arts in Play Therapy (morning)

&

Mandalas in Play Therapy with Traumatized Children (afternoon)

       IMG_0166  Eric Green, PhD, LPC-S, Registered Play Therapist – Supervisor, SP

WHEN: Friday, January 19, 2018

WHERE: St. Vincent’s Bruno Conference Center- 810 St. Vincent’s Dr., Birmingham, AL 35205

LEARNING OBJECTIVES AND GOALS OF THE WORKSHOP: 

Overview:

Integrating Expressive Arts in Play Therapy: Participants will practice multiple techniques used in the expressive art therapy spectrum that can be integrated into play therapy with children and adolescents. The participants will be engaged in creative activities and supervised experience throughout the morning, including art interventions and creating group fairytales.

Mandalas in Play Therapy with Traumatized Children: Recent studies indicate coloring mandalas, paired with relaxation, improves therapeutic outcomes with children affected by anxiety. This workshop provides an overview of mandalas, including their history, color analysis, interpretation, and the incorporation of ‘sacred circles’ into the play therapy process with children affected by trauma.

Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:

Integrating Expressive Arts in Play Therapy (morning)

  1. Articulate the research-based supporting expressive arts and play therapy interventions with adolescents
  2. Identify at least two expressive arts and play therapy interventions to use with children in play therapy
  3. List steps in creating a fairy-tale with a child in play therapy

Mandalas in Play Therapy with Traumatized Children

  1. Identify two recent research findings that indicate the benefits of coloring mandalas with traumatized children in play therapy.
  2. List two primary colors used when creating mandalas and provide alternate analytical interpretations
  3. Articulate the five steps to incorporate mandalas into children’s play psychotherapy.

SCHEDULE:

Registration/Coffee……………………….8:00-8:30

Workshop Session…………………………8:30-12:00

Lunch (PROVIDED)…………………………12:00-1:00

Business Meeting (all encouraged to attend)…12:45-1:00

Workshop Session…………………………1:00-4:00

ABOUT THE PRESENTER:

Eric Green, PhD, LPC-S, RPT-S, SP, is a faculty associate at Johns Hopkins University’s School of Education in Baltimore, MD. He is the author and co-editor of “The Handbook of Jungian Play Therapy,” “Counseling Families,” “No Child Forgotten,” and “Integrating Expressive Arts and Play Therapy with Children and Adolescents.” Dr. Green is a regularly invited keynote speaker across the U.S. and internationally, including recent events in Hawaii, Mexico, Australia, Michigan, and North Carolina. He’s featured in four current Alexander Street Press films, including “Expressive Arts with Adolescents.” Eric maintains a private-practice in child psychotherapy in south Louisiana.

SCHOLARSHIPS:

Scholarships will be offered to full-time students who can be available Thursday evening and Friday prior to and during the conference. Interested applicants may access the volunteer application on our website. Any questions concerning this opportunity, contact:  Kathryn Blackwell at KBlackcat@aol.com

DRIVING DIRECTIONS:

The conference will be held at St. Vincent’s Bruno Conference Center- 810 St. Vincent’s Dr., Birmingham, Al 25205. For more detailed directions go to: http://www.brunoconferencecenter.org/parking.asp

PARKING:bruno parking

Workshop participants can park in the North Tower

Parking Deck, additional parking is available in the

Women’s and Children’s Center parking deck.

Parking is $7.50 for the day.

LUNCH:

LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED from 12:00-1:00.

Everyone is welcome to attend our business meeting

from 12:45- 1:00.

SPECIAL NEEDS:

For special needs: Katie McKeen at 334-303-1468

mckeenpa2010@gmail.com, Registration & CE Coordinator

CANCELLATIONS:

Registrants canceling up to 48 hours before a workshop will receive a tuition refund less a $20 administrative fee, or if requested, a voucher good for one year for a future workshop. All requests must be made in writing or by email. No refunds issued for any reason after Jan 18, 2017. In the unlikely event the workshop cannot be held, registrants will receive complimentary admission to a rescheduled workshop or a full value voucher, good for one year, for a future workshop.

CONTINUING EDUCATION:  

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ACEP #6211

Six Contact Hours will be awarded for full day of attendance.

 

No partial credit will be awarded.

Counselors:  Alabama Association for Play Therapy (AAPT) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6211.  Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified.  Alabama Association for Play Therapy is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Marriage and Family Therapists: The Alabama Board of Examiners in Marriage and Family Therapy (ABEMFT) automatically approves courses that are NBCC approved for CE credit.

 Play Therapists: AAPT is approved by the Association for Play Therapy (APT) to offer continuing education specific to play therapy. APT Approved Provider No. 98-045.

Social Workers: AAPT is approved by the Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners (ASBSWE) to offer continuing education to social workers. ASBSWE Provider No. 0284.

REGISTER EARLY – SEATING IS LIMITED!  Spaces are not guaranteed until your registration is processed.

If you are interested in membership, please send a separate check made out to APT for dual membership in APT (Association for Play Therapy Association) and AAPT (Alabama Association for Play Therapy) along with your completed membership application. Membership applications are available online http://www.a4pt.org/default.asp?page=membership or from membership chairman Stephanie Bales, stephhbales@gmail.com.

** ONLINE REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS MONDAY, January 15, 2018. 

Online/Mail-In Postmarked by January 8th After January 9th-15th Online         January 19 On-site
Non-Member $180
AAPT/APT Member $150
Full time Students $125

NOTE: Rates go up $20 after Friday, January 8th, 2018.

Group Discount $10.00 per registrant for groups of 3 or more registering together. Please specify if registering as a group and identify group members and affiliation. Check or money order only if registering by mail. No Purchase orders accepted.

Credit Cards accepted if registering online or onsite.

 

For mail-in registration, complete the mail-in the registration form:

Mail-in registration must be postmarked by January 8, 2018.

Click HERE to Download Green Brochure and Mail-In Registration Form

 

For REGISTRATION questions contact:

The CE and Registration Coordinators at aaptworkshops@gmail.com

For QUESTIONS about this workshop contact:

Kori Babel at 941-345-7623 or via email at KHBabelPhD@gmail.com

 

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AAPT Presents: Creative and Play Therapy Interventions

Alabama Association for Play Therapy (AAPT) presents:

Creative and Play Therapy Interventions

WHEN:    Friday, August 18th, 2017

WHERE:  St. Vincent’s Bruno Conference Center- 810 St. Vincent’s Dr., Birmingham, AL 35205

LEARNING OBJECTIVES AND GOALS OF THE WORKSHOP: 

This workshop will consist of six (6) 1-hr long presentations on different topics using creative and play therapy interventions with different populations. The sessions are as follows:

  • Using Creative and playful interventions in disaster relief populations
  • Using bibliotherapy with Creative and Play Directives
  • Animal Assisted Play Therapy
  • Using Music in Creative and Play Therapies
  • Using Art in Creative and Play Therapies
  • Tailoring These Interventions for use with Teens

Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:

  • Describe the usefulness of incorporating creative and play therapy interventions when working with clients.
  • Gain an understanding of using integrative creative and play therapy techniques.
  • Implement at least five new creative and play therapy interventions in sessions.

 

 SCHEDULE:

Registration/Coffee……………………….8:30-9:00

Workshop Session…………………………9:00-12:00

Lunch (PROVIDED)…………………………12:00-1:00

Workshop Session…………………………1:00-4:00

 

ABOUT THE PRESENTERS:

Presenter names and credentials corresponding to the session number listed in learning objectives and goals

  • Lisa Elliott, MA, LPC-S, Registered Play Therapist Supervisor, NCC, Certified TF-CBT Therapist
  • Heather Hardeman, MA, LPC, Registered Play Therapist, TBRI® Practitioner, Certified TF-CBT Therapist
  • Korinne Babel, Ph.D., LPC, Registered Play Therapist, NCC
  • James Jackson Jr., Ph.D., LPC-S, Registered Play Therapist Supervisor, NCC
  • Hallie Keel, MA, LPC-S, Registered Play Therapist Supervisor
  • Stephanie Bales, EdS, LPC, Registered Play Therapist, NCC

DRIVING DIRECTIONS:

The conference will be held at St. Vincent’s Bruno Conference Center- 810 St. Vincent’s Dr., Birmingham, Al 25205. For more detailed directions go to http://www.brunoconferencecenter.org/parking.asp

 

PARKING:

Workshop participants can park in the North Tower Parking Deck. Additional parking is available in the Women’s and Children’s Center parking deck.  Parking is $6 for the day.

 

LUNCH:

BOXED LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED from 12:00-1:00

SPECIAL NEEDS:

For special needs: Cathy Foss at 205-563-0555 catgracefo@aol.com, Registration and CE Coordinator

 

CANCELLATIONS:

Registrants canceling up to 48 hours before a workshop will receive a tuition refund less a $20 administrative fee, or if requested, a voucher good for one year for a future workshop. All requests must be made in writing or by email. No refunds issued for any reason after August 17th, 2017. In the unlikely event, the workshop cannot be held, registrants will receive complimentary admission to a rescheduled workshop or a full value voucher, good for one year, for a future workshop.

CONTINUING EDUCATION:

Six Contact Hours will be awarded for a full day of attendance.

No partial credit will be awarded.

Counselors:  Alabama Association for Play Therapy (AAPT) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6211.  Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are identified.  Alabama Association for Play Therapy is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Marriage and Family Therapists: The Alabama Board of Examiners in Marriage and Family Therapy (ABEMFT) automatically approves courses that are NBCC approved for CE credit.

 Play Therapists: AAPT is approved by the Association for Play Therapy (APT) to offer continuing education specific to play therapy. APT Approved Provider No. 98-045.

 Social Workers: AAPT is approved by the Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners (ASBSWE) to offer continuing education to social workers. ASBSWE Provider No. 0284.

REGISTER EARLY – SEATING IS LIMITED!  Spaces are not guaranteed until your registration is processed.

Mail-in registration must be postmarked by August 11th, 2017.

Online Registration deadline is Monday, August 14th, 2017. NOTE: Rates go up to $20 on Friday, August 11th, 2017.

If you are interested in membership, please send a separate check made out to APT for dual membership in APT (Association for Play Therapy Association) and AAPT (Alabama Association for Play Therapy) along with your completed membership application. Membership applications are available on line or from membership chairman Stephanie Bales, stephhbales@gmail.com.

** ONLINE REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS MONDAY, August 14th, 2017. 

                                                                                                                     After August 11th, 2017

AAPT/APT Member $80
Non-Member $100
Full-time Students $60

 

Group Discount $10.00 per registrant for groups of 3 or more registering together. Please specify if registering as a group and identify group members and affiliation check or money order only if registering by mail. No Purchase orders accepted.

Group Rate-AAPT/APT Member $80
Group Rate-Non-Member $100
Group Rate-Full-time Students $60

Credit Cards accepted if registering online and onsite.

 

For mail in registration, complete the mail in registration form:

 

 

Mail in registration form:

Name: ______________________________________________

Address: ____________________________________________

 City/State/Zip: ________________________________________

 Phone:______________________________________________

Email:________________________________________________

License(s) Type:______________________________________

Amount enclosed $_____________.

 

Detach the previous page and mail this form with a check payable to:  

Alabama Association for Play Therapy (AAPT)

Cathy Foss

1807 Lancaster Rd.

Birmingham, Al 35209

 

 

For REGISTRATION questions contact:

Cathy Foss at (205)563-0555 or catgracefo@aol.com

For QUESTIONS about this workshop contact:

Heather Hardeman at (205) 222-0728 or heatherhardeman@gmail.com

 

 

FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/Alabama.Play.Therapy

Stay up to date on all that is happening with AAPT.

 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlabamaAPT

Ethics A to Z: What Every Child Clinician Should Know

Alabama Association for Play Therapy (AAPT) presents:

Ethics A to Z: What Every Child Clinician Should Know

MISTIE BARNES, Ed.D., LPC-S, Registered Play Therapist- Supervisor

 

WHEN:       Friday, April 28, 2017

WHERE:     TROY UNIVERSITY RIVERFRONT CAMPUS

                     1510 Whitewater Avenue, Phenix City, AL 36867 

                     1-334-448-5106       http://troy.edu/phenixcity/

Description:

Facing ethical challenges can be, well, challenging! Ethics are ever-changing and evolving, as are the situations with which we might be faced as clinicians.

During this training, we will utilize lecture, discussion, and a variety of vignettes to explore ethical challenges which may be faced by child clinicians, offering participants the opportunity to explore how best to respond to the challenges in the presented scenarios. Additional focus will be placed on issues such as informed consent and assent, custody arrangements, and confidentiality.

As well, there will be an exploration of the APT Play Therapy Best Practices and the Paper on Touch – suggested guidelines to working with children in therapy. Additionally, we will explore contemporary challenges which many child clinicians are faced, such as the incorporation of social media and the intersection of ethics and the legal system.

Objectives:

After the workshop, participants will be able to:

  • Explain an ethical scenario which may commonly create ethical challenges for child clinicians.
  • Express knowledge of the Association for Play Therapy paper on Play Therapy Best Practices.
  • Recognize what constitutes an ethical dilemma.
  • Discuss steps in an ethical decision making model.
  • Differentiate between physical and legal custody
  • List two ethical issues relevant to implementation of technology in child and play therapy practice.

SCHEDULE:

Registration………….……………………..8:30-9:00 am

Workshop Session…………………………9:00-12:00

Lunch (PROVIDED)………………………..12:00-12:30

Workshop Session…………………………12:30-4:00 pm

(NOTE: 15 minute break will be taken in morning and afternoon)

ABOUT THE PRESENTER:

Dr. Mistie Barnes, Assistant Professor of Counselor Education at Delta State University, is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor and Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor. She is also the founder and director of the Delta State University Play Therapy Training Institute. Dr. Barnes maintains a limited private practice, provides clinical supervision in counseling and play therapy, speaks internationally on play therapy and related topics, and has published chapters and techniques in several books. Dr. Barnes is the current Clinical Editor of the Play TherapyTM Magazine for the Association for Play Therapy and is President of the Mississippi Association for Play Therapy. In 2014, Dr. Barnes was honored to receive the Professional Education and Training Key Award from the Association for Play Therapy.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS:

The conference will be at the Troy University Riverfront Campus, 1510 Whitewater Avenue, Phenix City, AL 36867  http://troy.edu/phenixcity/

PARKING:

Visitors can use parking spaces at the Troy University Riverfront Campus

LUNCH:    BOX LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED.

SPECIAL NEEDS:

For special needs: Contact Katie McKeen (334) 303-1468 mckeencpa2010@gmail.com, Registration and CE Coordinator

CANCELLATIONS:

Registrants canceling up to 48 hours before a workshop will receive a tuition refund less a $20 administrative fee, or if requested, a voucher good for one year for a future workshop. All requests must be made in writing or by email. No refunds issued for any reason after April 28, 2017. In the unlikely event the workshop cannot be held, registrants will receive complimentary admission to a rescheduled workshop or a full value voucher, good for one year, for a future workshop.

CONTINUING EDUCATION:

Six Contact Hours will be awarded for full day of attendance.

No partial credit will be awarded.

NOTE: THIS WORKSHOP IS FOR NBCC CE CREDIT –NO APT CE CREDIT

Counselors:  Alabama Association for Play Therapy (AAPT) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6211.  Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified.  Alabama Association for Play Therapy is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Marriage and Family Therapists: The Alabama Board of Examiners in Marriage and Family Therapy (ABEMFT) automatically approves courses that are NBCC approved for CE credit.

Social Workers: AAPT is approved by the Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners (ABSWE) to offer continuing education to social workers. ASBSWE Provider No. 0284.

REGISTER EARLY – SEATING IS LIMITED!  Spaces are not guaranteed until your registration is processed. Mail in registration must be RECEIVED by Friday, April 21, 2017. Online Registration deadline is Friday, April 21, 2017. NOTE: Rates go up $10 after April 21st.

If you are interested in membership, please send a separate check made out to APT for dual membership in APT (Association for Play Therapy Association) and AAPT (Alabama Association for Play Therapy) along with your completed membership application. Membership applications are available on line or from membership chairman Stephanie Bales, stephhbales@gmail.com.

** ONLINE REGISTRATION DEADLINE FRIDAY, April 21, 2017 before midnight. 

Group Discount of $10.00 off per registrant for groups of 3 or more registering together.

For QUESTIONS about this workshop contact:

Dr. Kori Babel (941) 345-7623 khbabelphd@gmail.com

For REGISTRATION questions contact:

Katie McKeen (334) 303-1468 mckeencpa2010@gmail.com

FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/Alabama.Play.Therapy

Stay up to date on all that is happening with AAPT.

Go to the conference area of the website at www.alabamaplaytherapy.org  and sign up to receive emails from AAPT so you can stay up-to-date with all news and announcements from AAPT!

Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlabamaAPT

For mail in registration, complete the mail in registration form:

REMINDER!!!  MUST BE RECEIVED BY FRIDAY, APRIL 21,2017

Click HERE to download Registration Form

Mail in registration form:

Name: ______________________________________________

Address: ____________________________________________

City/State/Zip: ________________________________________

Phone:______________________________________________

Email:________________________________________________

License(s) Type:______________________________________

Amount enclosed $_____________.

Detach the above and mail this form with a check payable to:  

Alabama Association for Play Therapy (AAPT) 

Katie McKeen

210 Bowling Green Drive

Montgomery, AL 36109

 

Playful CBT Interventions for Children with Anxiety by Liana Lowenstein, MSW, RSW, CPT-S

AAPT is sponsoring a Workshop by Liana Lowenstein, MSW, RSW, CPT-S. The workshop will address Playful CBT Interventions for Children with Anxiety.

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Liana Lowenstein is a Registered Clinical Social Worker, Certified Play Therapist-Supervisor, and Certified TF-CBT Therapist who has been working with children and their families since 1988. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is the most empirically supported treatment for treating childhood anxiety. In this one-day workshop, a brief overview of CBT will be presented, along with innovative play therapy techniques to engage, assess, and treat children with anxiety. Interventions will address the core treatment components: Psychoeducation, somatic management, affective expression, cognitive restructuring, exposure, and relapse prevention. many of the interventions can be adapted for use with other treatment populations.

About the Workshop

Learning Objectives

About The Presenter

Registration Dates, Deadlines & Fees

Volunteer Opportunities & Scholarships

Map, Parking, Lunch & Special Needs

Cancellation Policy & Refunds

Continuing Education & AAPT Membership

Questions?


Workshop Title

Playful CBT Interventions for Children with Anxiety by Liana Lowenstein, MSW, RSW, CPT-S

Presenter

Liana Lowenstein, MSW, RSW, CPT-S (see About the Presenter)

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Date

Friday, June 16, 2017

Location

St. Vincent’s Bruno Conference Center- 810 St. Vincents Dr., Birmingham, AL 35205

DRIVING DIRECTIONS: The conference will be held at St. Vincent’s Bruno Conference Center- 810 St. Vincents Dr., Birmingham, Al 35205. For more detailed directions go to: http://www.brunoconferencecenter.org/parking.asp

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About The Workshop

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is the most empirically supported treatment for treating childhood anxiety. The effectiveness of this approach is enhanced by integrating creative, developmentally appropriate interventions so that children will engage in treatment. In this one-day workshop, a brief overview of CBT will be presented, along with innovative play therapy techniques to engage, assess, and treat children with anxiety. Interventions will address the core treatment components: Psychoeducation, somatic management, affective expression, cognitive restructuring, exposure, and relapse prevention. Although the focus of this workshop will be on treating children with anxiety, many of the interventions can be adapted for use with other treatment populations.

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Workshop Agenda:

Registration/Coffee……………………….8:00-8:30

Workshop Session…………………………8:30-12:00

Lunch (PROVIDED)…………………………12:00-1:00

Business Meeting (all encouraged to attend)…12:45-1:00

Workshop Session…………………………1:00-4:00

 Learning Objectives

After attending this workshop, participants will be able to:

  1. Describe the core components of evidence-based CBT for treating anxious children.
  2. Discuss the benefits of integrating play therapy with CBT to treat anxious children.
  3.  Implement at least five new play therapy interventions in sessions with anxious children and their families.

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About The Presenter

Liana Lowenstein, MSW, RSW, CPT-S, is a Registered Clinical Social Worker, Certified Play Therapist-Supervisor, and Certified TF-CBT Therapist who has been working with children and their families since 1988. She presents trainings across North America and abroad. Recent speaking engagements include South Africa, Israel, England, and Australia. She provides clinical supervision to mental health practitioners, runs a play-therapy internship program, and consults to several mental health agencies. She has authored numerous best-selling books including: Paper Dolls and Paper Airplanes: Therapeutic Exercises for Sexually Traumatized; Creative Interventions for Children of Divorce; Creative Interventions for Bereaved Children; Cory Helps Kids Cope with Sexual Abuse; and Creative CBT Interventions for Children with Anxiety. Liana is winner of the Monica Herbert award for outstanding contribution and dedication to child psychotherapy and play therapy in Canada.

Visit Dr. Lowenstein’s website for more information about her work.

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Registration

  • Seating is limited so register early.
  • Spaces are not guaranteed until your registration is processed.
  • Early Bird Registration is via Online or Postal Mail registration by Deadlines (below).

Payment Options:

  • Registration will be available Online, via Postal Mail, and On-site
  • Online Registration Payments are processed via PayPal.
    • Please note: This is a secure process and does NOT require a PayPal account.
  • For registration by Postal Mail: download, fill out, and send registration form and payment to the address provided on form.
  • Click here to download mail-in Registration Form

    Check or money order only if registering by Postal Mail.

    • Purchase Orders are not accepted.

Deadlines

  • June 9th, 2017 ~ Early Bird Rates deadline for Online and Postal Mail registration (must be postmarked by this date). NOTE: Early Bird Rates are not available after Friday, June 9th, 2017.
  • June 12th, 2017 (end of day Monday, midnight) ~ Online Registration will be closed.
  • June 16th, 2017 ~ Friday On-site Registration, participants can register on-site the morning of the workshop.

Workshop Fees

REGISTER EARLY – SEATING IS LIMITED!  Spaces are not guaranteed until your registration is processed. Mail in registration must be postmarked by June 9th, 2017.

Online Registration deadline is Monday, June 12, 2017. NOTE: Rates go up $20 after Friday, June 9th, 2017.

If you are interested in membership, please send a separate check made out to APT for dual membership in APT (Association for Play Therapy Association) and AAPT (Alabama Association for Play Therapy) along with your completed membership application. Membership applications are available online or from membership chairman Stephanie Bales, stephhbales@gmail.com.

ONLINE REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS MONDAY, June 12th, 2017.

Online/Mail-In Postmarked by June 9th, 2017*
After June 9th, 2017   On-site Registration
AAPT/APT Member
$150
Non-Member
$180
Full-time Students
$125

Group Discount of $10.00 off per registrant for groups of 3 or more registering together.

At Checkout add full names and email addresses of all the attendees in your group in order to receive CE Certificates at the workshop or email group member info to Katie Mckeen at mckeencpa2010@gmail.com . Katie will be unavailable June 1 – 12; please contact Heather Hardeman at heatherhardeman@gmail.com during these dates

Add Member Add Non-Member Add Student
Onsite Registration Only
Onsite Registration Only
Onsite Registration Only

Check or money order only if registering by mail. No Purchase orders accepted.

Credit Cards accepted if registering online.

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Volunteer Opportunities / Scholarships

Scholarships will be offered to full-time students who can be available Thursday evening and Friday prior to and during the conference. Interested applicants may access the volunteer application on our website. Any questions concerning this opportunity, contact:  Kathryn Blackwell at KBlackcat@aol.com

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Additional Notes

Parking

Workshop participants can park in the North Tower Parking Deck; additional parking is available in the Women’s and Children’s Center parking deck.  Parking is $6 for the day.

Special Needs

For special needs, contact Katie McKeen(Registration and CE Coordinator):

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Cancellation Policy & Refunds

Registrants canceling up to 48 hours before a workshop will receive a tuition refund less a $20 administrative fee, or if requested, a voucher good for one year for a future workshop. All requests must be made in writing or by email. No refunds issued for any reason after June 12th, 2017. In the unlikely event the workshop cannot be held, registrants will receive complimentary admission to a rescheduled workshop or a full value voucher, good for one year, for a future workshop.

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Continuing Education

Six (6) Contact Hours will be provided for a full day of attendance. No certificate of attendance will be given before the workshop is completed. No partial credit will be awarded.

Counselors

NBCC Logo for ACEPAlabama Association for Play Therapy (AAPT) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6211. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Alabama Association for Play Therapy is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Play Therapists                                                                                        AAPT Dude Logo

AAPT is approved by the Association for Play Therapy (APT) to offer continuing education specific to Play Therapy. APT Approved Provider No. 98-045.

Marriage and Family Therapists

The Alabama Board of Examiners in Marriage and Family Therapy (ABEMFT) automatically approves courses that are NBCC approved for CE credit.

Social Workers

The Alabama Association for Play Therapy (AAPT) is recognized by the Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners (ABSWE) to offer continuing education for social workers. ASBSWE Provider No. 0284.

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Membership

If you are interested in membership, please send a separate check made out to APT, along with your completed membership application, for dual membership in:

  1. APT (Association for Play Therapy Association, Inc.), and
  2. AAPT (Alabama Association for Play Therapy)

Membership applications and instructions are available online or from membership chairperson Stephanie Bales:

  • stephhbales@gmail.com

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Questions?

For REGISTRATION questions contact:

Katie Mckeen at (334)303-1468 or mckeenpa2010@gmail.com Katie will be unavailable June 1 – 12; please contact Heather Hardeman at heatherhardeman@gmail.com during these dates

For QUESTIONS about this workshop contact:

Heather Hardeman at (205) 222-0728 or heatherhardeman@gmail.com

Stay up-to-date on all that is happening with AAPT!!!

FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/Alabama.Play.Therapy

And on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlabamaAPT

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Trauma-Informed Expressive Arts and Play Therapy with Children and Families by Cathy Malchiodi, PhD, LPAT, LPCC, ATR-BC, REAT

Cathy A. Malchiodi is an internationally recognized expert on art therapy and expressive arts therapy, and is a research psychologist, educator, arts and social science writer, and non-profit director. This event will introduce you to trauma-informed expressive arts therapy [art-based methods along with specific play-based and expressive therapies techniques] and how to apply practical strategies to your work with children, families and adults who have experienced a wide variety of traumatic events and other challenges.

AAPT is sponsoring a Workshop by Cathy Malchiodi, PhD, LPAT, LPCC, ATC-BC, REAT on Friday, January 20th, 2017 titled, “Trauma-Informed Expressive Arts and Play Therapy with Children and Families.”

About the Workshop

Learning Objectives

About The Presenter

Registration Dates, Deadlines & Fees

Volunteer Opportunities & Scholarships

Map, Parking, Lunch & Special Needs

Cancellation Policy & Refunds

Continuing Education & AAPT Membership

Questions?


Workshop Title

Trauma-Informed Expressive Arts and Play Therapy
with Children and Families

Presenter

Cathy Malchiodi, PhD, LPAT, LPCC, ATC-BC, REAT (see About the Presenter)

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Date

Friday, January 20th, 2017

Location

Samford University
Pete Hanna Center
800 Lakeshore Drive
Birmingham, AL 35229

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About The Workshop

This event will enhance your skills with children, adolescents, and adults and increase your practical knowledge of how to apply expressive arts therapies and play therapy. In particular, it will introduce you to trauma-informed expressive arts therapy [art-based methods along with specific play-based and expressive therapies techniques] and how to apply practical strategies to your work with children, families and adults who have experienced a wide variety of traumatic events and other challenges. Trauma-informed work is based on best evidence-based practices that are enhanced by specific applications, creative interventions, and brain-wise approaches.

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Workshop Agenda

  • 8am – 8:30am ~ Registration/Coffee
  • 8:30am – 12:00 pm ~ Workshop Session
  • 12:00pm – 1pm ~ Lunch (provided)
  • 12:45pm – 1pm ~ Business Meeting (all encouraged to attend)
  • 1pm – 4:00pm ~ Workshop Session

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Learning Objectives

After attending this workshop, participants will be able to:

  1. Define at least 5 aspects of trauma-informed play therapy practice
  2. Define at least 5 components of trauma-informed art therapy and play therapy
  3. Define 3 ways play therapy can become a trauma-informed approach
  4. Identify at least 2 art and play-based interventions to establish safety
  5. Identify at least 2 art and play-based interventions for self-regulation
  6. Define how neurodevelopment is related to the “expressive therapies continuum” in an art and play therapy practice

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About The Presenter

Cathy A. Malchiodi, PhD, ATR-BC, LPCC, LPAT, REAT, is an art therapist, expressive arts therapist and clinical mental health counselor as well as a recognized authority on art therapy with children, adults, and families. She has given more than 400 presentations on art therapy and has published numerous articles, chapters, and books, including Understanding Children’s Drawings, Handbook of Art Therapy, Second Edition, and Creative Interventions with Traumatized Children, Second Edition. Dr. Malchiodi is a visiting professor at universities in the United States and internationally and is the founder and executive director of Trauma-Informed Practices and Expressive Arts Therapy Institute. She has worked with a variety of community, national and international agencies, particularly on the use of art therapy for trauma intervention, disaster relief, mental health, medical illness, and prevention. Dr. Malchiodi has served on the boards of many professional organizations including the American Counseling Association, Art Therapy Without Borders, American Art Therapy Association, and Association for Humanistic Counseling; she currently serves on the journal editorial boards of Arts in Psychotherapy, Creative Arts in Education and Therapy (China), and Academic Journal of Creative Art Therapies (Israel). A passionate advocate for the role of the arts in health, Dr. Malchiodi is a blogger for Psychology Today with a readership of 3.5 million.

Visit Dr. Malchiodi’s website for more information about her work.

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Registration

  • Seating is limited so register early.
  • Spaces are not guaranteed until your registration is processed.
  • Registration is via Online or Postal Mail registration.

Payment Options

  • Registration is now available On-site
  • Online Registration Payments are processed via PayPal.
    • Please note: This is a secure process and does NOT require a PayPal account.
  • For registration by Postal Mail: download, fill out, and send registration form and payment to the address provided on form. Click here to download mail-in Registration Form >>
    • Check or money order only if registering by Postal Mail.
    • Purchase Orders are not accepted.

Deadlines

  • January 20, 2017 ~ On-site Registration still available, participants can register at workshop location on the morning of.

Workshop Fees

  • AAPT/APT Member
    • $150 ~ On-site Registration
  • Non-Member
    • $180 ~ On-site Registration
  • Full-time Students
    • $125 ~ On-site Registration

Group Discount

  • $10.00 discount, per registrant, for groups of 3 or more.
  • Please specify if registering as a group and identify group members and affiliation.
  • Group discount is available by Postal Mail or Online.

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* Please contact Maura at mlpratt70@gmail.com with a list of 1.) names and 2.) email addresses of all the attendees in your group.

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Volunteer Opportunities / Scholarships

Scholarships will be offered to full-time students who can be available Thursday evening and Friday prior to and during the conference.

Interested applicants may access the volunteer application on our website. For questions concerning this opportunity, contact Kathryn Blackwell:

  • KBlackcat@aol.com

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Additional Notes

Parking

Workshop participants can park in the visitor spaces near the Pete Hanna Center at Samford University or in the West Parking Deck (#19). Watch for the AAPT signs to guide you to parking and entrance into the workshop.

Lunch

LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED from 12:00-1:00. Everyone is welcome to attend our business meeting from 12:45- 1:00.

Special Needs

For special needs, contact Maura Pratt(Registration and CE Coordinator):

  • (334) 868-8290
  • mlpratt70@gmail.com

Or contact Katie McKeen(Registration and CE Coordinator):

  • (334) 303-1468
  • mckeenpa2010@gmail.com

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Map & Driving Directions

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Cancellation Policy & Refunds

Registrants canceling up to 48 hours before a workshop will receive a tuition refund less a $20 administrative fee, or if requested, a voucher good for one year for a future workshop.

All requests must be made in writing or by email. No refunds issued for any reason after date of workshop.

In the unlikely event the workshop cannot be held, registrants will receive complimentary admission to a rescheduled workshop or a full value voucher, good for one year, for a future workshop.

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Continuing Education

Six (6) Contact Hours will be provided for a full day of attendance. No certificate of attendance will be given before the workshop is completed. No partial credit will be awarded.

Counselors

NBCC Logo for ACEPAlabama Association for Play Therapy (AAPT) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6211. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Alabama Association for Play Therapy is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Play Therapists

AAPT is approved by the Association for Play Therapy (APT) to offer continuing education specific to Play Therapy. APT Approved Provider No. 98-045.

Marriage and Family Therapists

The Alabama Board of Examiners in Marriage and Family Therapy (ABEMFT) automatically approves courses that are NBCC approved for CE credit.

Social Workers

The Alabama Association for Play Therapy (AAPT) is recognized by the Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners (ABSWE) to offer continuing education for social workers. ASBSWE Provider No. 0284.

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Membership

If you are interested in membership, please send a separate check made out to APT, along with your completed membership application, for dual membership in:

  1. APT (Association for Play Therapy Association, Inc.), and
  2. AAPT (Alabama Association for Play Therapy)

Membership applications and instructions are available online or from membership chairperson Stephanie Bales:

  • stephhbales@gmail.com

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Questions?

For GENERAL INQUIRIES about this workshop, contact Heather Hardeman:

  • (205) 222-0728
  • HeatherHardeman@gmail.com

For REGISTRATION QUESTIONS, contact Maura Pratt:

  • (334) 868-8290
  • mlpratt70@gmail.com

Or contact Katie McKeen(Registration and CE Coordinator):

  • (334) 303-1468
  • mckeenpa2010@gmail.com

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