PRECONFERENCE - Friday March 26, 2010

Daniel Sweeney,
Ph.D., LPC, LMFT, RPT-S

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The Neurobiology of Trauma and Play Therapy

Speaker Daniel Sweeney, Ph.D., LPC, LMFT

Workshop description:
Trauma causes both psychological and neurobiological effects in the lives of its victims. These effects point to the need for therapeutic interventions which recognize these realities, as well as honor the developmental level of clients. This workshop will explore psychic trauma, and the neurological and developmental benefits of play therapy for traumatized clients. Participants will also learn about recent developments in trauma research and discuss the appropriate application of play and other expressive therapies.

Objectives:
1. After the workshop, participants will have an understanding of research on the neurobiology of trauma & its relationship to play therapy.
2. After the workshop, participants will have an understanding of the neurotherapeutic benefits of play and expressive therapies.
3. After the workshop, participants will have an understanding of various play therapy techniques to use in response to the neurobiological effects of trauma.

Biographical information:
Daniel Sweeney, Ph.D., LPC, LMFT, RPT-S is a Professor of Counseling and Director of the NW Center for Play Therapy Studies at George Fox University in Portland, Oregon. He is a board member and current Past-President of the Association for Play Therapy, and maintains a small part-time private practice. Dr. Sweeney has extensive experience in working with children, couples, and families in a variety of settings, and has presented at numerous national and international conferences. He has published articles and book chapters on child counseling, play therapy issues, families and parenting. Dr. Sweeney is also author or co-author of several books, including Play Therapy Interventions with Children's Problems, Counseling Children Through the World of Play, Sandtray Therapy: A Practical Manual, and The Handbook of Group Play Therapy. His books have been translated into Chinese, Korean, and Russian.

CONFERENCE - Saturday March 27, 2010

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Garry L. Landreth,
Ed.D., LPC, RPT-S

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Touching What Is Untouchable in a Child’s Life in Play Therapy

Two Sessions with Keynote Speaker
Garry Landreth, Ed.D.,LPC, RPT-S

Overview:
We will explore together the loneliness some children feel, confirming a child’s existence, what children need (and it isn’t answers), the person of the play therapist as a therapeutic variable, what Being With a child means, intangibles that impact the therapeutic relationship, an play therapy as a journey of discovery.

Saturday Afternoon Keynote Address:
TITLE: The Dynamic Inner Dimensions of the Play Therapy Relationship: My Personal Learning

Overview:
This presentation will consist of a journey into what children have taught me about hearing the inner person of the child, the freeing power of being heard, the necessity of a safe relationship, emergence of a child’s emotional possibilities, the crucial dimension of a belief in the resiliency of a child, the facilitative dimension of spontaneously trusting myself, my struggle to be real, and the growth promoting qualities of persistent patience.

Biographical information:
Garry L. Landreth, LPC, RPT-S, internationally known for his writings and work in promoting the development of child-centered play therapy, is a Regents Professor in the Department of Counseling and founder of the Center for Play Therapy at the University of North Texas. Dr. Landreth is a frequent speaker at play therapy conferences around the world. His more than 150 journal articles, books and videos include his award-winning book Play Therapy: The Art of the Relationship, which has been translated into several languages. His most recent books are Child Parent Relationship Therapy (CPRT): A 10-Session Filial Therapy Model and an accompanying Child Parent Relationship Therapy (CPRT) Treatment Manual. Dr. Landreth is Director Emeritus of the Association for Play Therapy (APT) and received the APT Lifetime Achievement Award and Research Award.

POSTCONFERENCE - Sunday March 28, 2010

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Brandy Schumann,
Ph.D., LPC-S, NCC, RPT-S

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Enhancing Play Therapy Supervision

Brandy Schumann, Ph.D., LPC-S, NCC, RPT-S

Workshop description:
Case examples and experiential work will guide attendees as they explore the practical use of play for the supervision of play therapy. Supervisors will learn to select supervisee’s that match their clinical competence and clientele that match the supervisee’s capability. Participants will experience developmentally sensitive activities designed to facilitate a supervisee’s growth in becoming a sound colleague. This training is particularly useful for supervisors of those seeking certification in play therapy.

Biographical information:
Brandy Schumann, PhD., LPC-S, NCC, RPT-S Dr. Brandy Schumann is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor, Registered Play Therapy Supervisor, and National Certified Counselor. Dr. Schumann holds a Doctoral and Master's and degree in Counseling, with a specialty in Play Therapy from the University of North Texas. She has worked as a counselor in a variety of counseling settings including private practice, agencies, crisis and schools. Her specialties include counseling children, adolescents, and families. Dr. Schumann taught as a lecture and adjunct professor for the University of North Texas and Southern Methodist University. She has presented internationally, nationally and published in the child counseling field. Dr. Schumann currently services the field through her private practice located in both McKinney and Dallas where she offers both LPC Intern supervision and services for children, adolescents and families. Most of all she loves spending time with her family.