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Broaden the knowledge and improve the skills of everyone involved and responsible to help improve the emotional and mental well-being of individuals everywhere.
Understand the perspectives of neuroscience and neurobiology, methods and techniques of psychotherapy in helping clients’ mental-emotional problems.
Equipping professional practitioners in the mental health field with creative, effective and evidence-based strategies, in working with clients to achieve recovery and healing.
Provides hands-on experience in maintaining inner toughness, restoring calm, and maintaining a balance of body, mind, and spirit.
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13th NOVEMBER
Dr. Lisa Dion, LPC, RPT-S
8.00 AM – 10.00 AM
Regulating through Anxiety and Depression
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With the increase of anxiety and depression since COVID, understanding what is happening in the brain and nervous system giving rise to these symptoms, along with how to regulate through these intense states of dysregulation is paramount for our client’s healing and growth. Drawing from neuroscience and interpersonal neurobiology, participants will explore what is happening underneath these symptoms, while gaining an understanding of what it means to become their client’s external regulator to help integrate and ultimately re-pattern their client’s nervous system (and their own).
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Dr. Lisa Dion, LPC, RPT-S, is an international teacher, creator of Synergetic Play Therapy, founder and President of the Synergetic Play Therapy Institute, and host of the Lessons from the Playroom podcast. She is the author of Aggression in Play Therapy: A Neurobiological Approach for Integrating Intensity and is the 2015 recipient of the Association for Play Therapy’s Professional Education and Training Award of Excellence.
Dr. Joyce C. Mills
10.15 AM - 12.15 PM
Restoring Our Inner Garden of Resilience
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Take a moment and imagine wandering through a beautiful garden, where it’s possible to discover an overall sense of contentment, joy, solitude, and even playfulness. As it is with all gardens, when given three essential elements: tender care, nourishing nutrients, and loving attention the beauty continues to blossom and thrive.
In our world today, we can be overwhelmed by so many challenges that threaten our very foundations of life. Like gardens, we also need those same three essential elements: tender care, nourishing nutrients, and loving attention in order to blossom and thrive in our families, communities, and heart-fully in our personal lives. By doing so, we restore our inner garden of resilience that exists within our minds, bodies, and spirits.
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Dr. Joyce C. Mills, is a nationally and internationally recognised storyteller, keynote presenter, workshop leader, consultant, trauma specialist, and programme developer for health-care, psychological, educational, and community organisations. Founder of The StoryPlay® Center, Dr. Mills is the recipient of the 1997 Play Therapy International Award for outstanding career contributions to the field of Play Therapy and Child Psychology. A Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and Registered Play Therapy Supervisor, Dr. Mills is the author and co-author of seven books including the award-winning Therapeutic Metaphors for Children and the Child Within, Reconnecting to the Magic of Life, Sammy the Elephant and Mr. Camel, Gentle Willow, and Little Tree..
Dr. Lynne S. Anderson
01.30 AM – 03.30 PM
Nature’s Natural Gems for Emotional Well-being
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This presentation is likely to appeal to practitioners of all levels who are interested in promoting the emotional well-being of all age groups. Acknowledging that even before the Global Pandemic there was limited access to mental health care in many parts of the world, health professionals are only too keenly aware of the present situation where the rates for anxiety, depression and anger have soared staggeringly high. Clearly this is extremely worrying with professionals being asked to help wherever they can to support emotional well-being. When there is help there can be hope.
The aim of this presentation is to broaden knowledge and upskill all those tasked with helping to improve levels of emotional well-being by embracing what Nature has to offer. Let’s begin with ourselves and ask, “Do I have the courage to create and support my own well-being? Can I do this for me? Dare I do this for me? A changed outlook can contribute significantly to feeling a whole load more upbeat. By “pressing the pause button” we will tap into our ancient roots as human beings and reconnect with Nature’s gems. Gratitude for the simple and natural things in life will provide the foundation for the presentation when we work to lessen levels of anxiety, depression, and anger to name but a few difficulties we struggle with.
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Dr. Lynne Souter-Anderson was one of the earliest Course Directors with the Academy of Play and Child Psychotherapy. She is now a Fellow of the National Counselling Society, a BACP Senior Accredited Therapist, accredited Senior Supervisor with PTUK and registered Consultant Sandplay Therapist with the AST. As founder of the Clay Therapy Community, in 2012 Lynne established a innovative clay therapy training programme in the United Kingdom. Her private practice is in Cambridgeshire, UK where she offers psychotherapy for children, adolescents, adults, couples and families, clinical supervision and consultancy work.
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20th NOVEMBER
Dr. David A. Crenshaw, PhD, ABPP, RPT-S
8.00 AM - 9.30 AM
Helping Children Find Their Authentic Voice: Unburdening through play or words
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Children often struggle to find their unique voice expressing their authentic self. This struggle becomes more acute during the adolescence years when the longing to find their essence is a burning desire. Trauma complicates the quest for true identity as untold stories burden the child and fragment their sense of self. Unburdening through words or play to a trusted play therapist can open new ways for the child to view self and find their sense of belonging in the world.
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Dr. David A. Crenshaw, PhD, ABPP, RPT-S, is the Chief of Clinical Services at the Children’s Home of Poughkeepsie, New York. He is a Board-Certified Clinical Psychologist by the American Board of Professional Psychology, Fellow of the American Psychological Association (APA) and Fellow of APA’s Division of Child and Adolescent Psychology, and Fellow of the American Academy of Clinical Psychology. He is also a Registered-Play Therapist-Supervisor (RPT-S) by the Association for Play Therapy. He was on the editorial board of the International Journal of Play Therapy from 2008-2014. Dr. Crenshaw taught graduate courses in play therapy and counseling at Johns Hopkins, and Columbia Universities as well as Marist College.
In 2013, Dr. Crenshaw was given the CASADA Award for his contributions to the community to fight against Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault. In 2015, he was given the “Great Friend to Kids Award” by the Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum and in 2016, the Sister Serena Branson Award by Astor Services for Children and Families for his services as Clinical Director to Astor, a Board Member, including the Co-Chair of the Board of Directors over a 36 year period.
Dr. Haim Weinberg, PhD
10.00 AM - 12.00 PM
Online Group Psychotherapy
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Online group therapy is a relatively new modality. It presents specific obstacles and challenges due to porous boundaries that should either be compensated for or acknowledged as losses: The absence of body-to-body interaction; Presence is difficult to achieve through screen relations; The therapist has reduced control over the setting. Surprisingly, some clients and group members may benefit from online groups more than from in-person ones.
In this lecture I will present these obstacles and challenges and discuss how to stay emotionally connected, maintain confidentiality, etc.
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Dr. Haim Weinberg, PhD, is an internationally renowned clinical psychologist and group psychotherapist. He is a group analyst and Certified Group Psychotherapist in private practice in Sacramento, California. He is the past President of the Northern California Group Psychotherapy Society (NCGPS). Dr. Weinberg was the Director of International Programs at the Professional School of Psychology in which he created and coordinated an online doctoral program in group psychotherapy, with cohorts of students in South-East Asia. He co-edits a series of books about the social unconscious, published books on Internet groups & online therapy and co-authored a book on Fairy Tales and the Social Unconscious. His latest book is about online therapy.
Karen O'Neill MA, MBACP
01.30 PM - 03.30 PM
Returning to Self After Loss
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During the past two years, we have all been presented with enormous challenges which have affected us in different ways. Our resolve and resilience have been tested to the limit, yet our capacity and strength as humans has emerged as we have experienced a spectrum of losses unlike no other. This workshop will integrate theory and practice. A time for reflection you will be supported to acknowledge and nurture your inner resilience with creative and self-care strategies.
Through the lens of compassion, kindness, and care, let us take a moment to pause as you connect and return to Self after loss.
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Karen O’Neill is a BACP Senior Accredited Therapist, Senior Supervisor and Accredited Play Therapis: PTUK. She is a Senior Course Director with the Academy of Play and Child Psychotherapy and Associate Tutor with Leeds Beckett University. Karen has an MA in Practice based Play Therapy is an Attachment Focused Therapist and is currently studying for a Doctorate in Psychotherapy. With over twenty years of clinical experience, she has her own private practice in Essex, UK where she offers psychotherapy to all ages. Karen enjoys creative writing and has contributed to Messy Play in the Early Years: Supporting Learning through Material Engagements (Gascoyne, 2018) and written a chapter in Seeking Shelter, Seeking Safety. Clay Therapy with Families and Groups (Souter-Anderson, 2019).
SATURDAY
27th NOVEMBER
Dr. Janet A. Courtney, PhD, LCSW, RPT-S
8.00 AM – 10.00 AM
Mindfulness Self-Care Strategies Promotes Attuned Mental Health Care for others
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“This past year has been a watershed of crisis emergency for children and families across the globe. Mental health practitioners have witnessed a dramatic upsurge in client sufferings from increased anxiety, depression, isolation, somatic symptoms, domestic violence, and suicidal ideation. Unfortunately, working with children and families exposed to these complex and shock traumas can ultimately take a heavy emotional toll on the overall personal well-being of the mental health practitioners that are working closely with these client populations. This can lead to compassion fatigue or secondary traumatic stress. Mindfulness practices have well been documented to help restore a sense of calm, groundedness, and balance. Presented from an informed neuroscience and humanistic theoretical perspective, this webinar will present several self-care mindfulness strategies including healing visualization techniques, raw journaling, gentle touch and breath activities to regulate arousal states.”
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Janet A. Courtney, is Founder of FirstPlay Therapy®. She was awarded the FAPT Viola Brody Award in 2021, is a TEDx Speaker, was the 2017-2019 Chair of the Association for Play Therapy Ethics and Practice Committee and past President of the Florida Association for Play Therapy. FirstPlay® Therapy was awarded Third Place overall in the “Best Practices Showcase” at the First 1000 Days Infant Mental Health Summit (Sept, 2018) along with the Children’s Healing Institute. She is author and editor of Infant Play Therapy: Foundations, Programs, Models and Practice,”(2020) and “Healing Child and Family Trauma through Expressive and Play Therapies: Art, Nature, Storytelling, Body & Mindfulness” (2020) and “Touch in Child Counseling and Play Therapy: An Ethical and Clinical Guide” (20217). She is thrilled for her new edited book with colleagues (Jamie Langley, Lynn Wonders, Roz Heiko and Rose LaPiere) to be out in Spring, 2022 titled, Nature-based Play & Expressive Therapies: Interventions for Children, Teens, and Families.
Dr. Jessica Stone, Ph.D., RPT-S
10.15 AM - 12.15 PM
Speaking the Client’s Language: The Importance of Entering a Child’s World
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Speaking the client’s language includes entering and honoring their true selves. By honoring their culture, which includes their interests along with the traditional meanings, clinicians can create a safe, welcoming, nurturing environment where acceptance is the key component. This presentation will focus on the components of the relationship, play, interventions, and co-play which foster the desired therapeutic environment and propel the treatment plan forward.
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Dr. Jessica Stone, Ph.D., RPT-S is an international speaker, sought after clinical supervisor, and renowned psychologist. She is the co-creator and CEO of The Virtual Sandtray®©, a best-selling author, and developer of Digital Play Therapy. Dr. Stone has been featured for her work throughout the virtual world as an innovator, ambassador of play, and stalwart advocate for the use of digital technology in the field of psychology. She is an affiliate of the East Carolina University College of Education Neurocognition Science Laboratory and serves as an active member of numerous professional boards.
Dr. Alice Arianto, Psy.D.
01.30 PM - 03.30 PM
Building Resilience In Anxious Time – An Essential Approach Using Creative Arts
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Psychological resilience is a dynamic process. Humans respond to life events differently – some overwhelmed, some positively. In the face of a pandemic that feels like forever, resilient people will bounce back quickly from the challenges in life in order to adapt positively to the situation. This can be a trait and process that can later be developed and overtime, transform us into strong people. Resilience can be cultivated through our everyday actions. It can bring us hope. Doing so can open our minds to reimagine what is possible in order to grow during this time of crisis – building a future we want for ourselves and those around us. This session will provide opportunities, facilitate the process, increase insight for self-reflection, explore internal processes, assist in building and increasing resilience to face challenges through metaphor and symbol. It reminds us that resilience in its most basic form is strength during difficult times. Using creative art is a valuable research tool that can be used to explore, embody and express. Human beings express themselves creatively; the creative expression is a part of who we are. In the same way we tend to our bodies and care for our emotional self and nourish our creative spirit, this session is designed with activities that can be used at various stages of process development in individual and group work.
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Dr. Alice Arianto, Psy.D. 39 years teaching + lecturing/training experience – Teaching /Lecturing – Conseling 2003-now – Trainer for Parenting / Marriage seminar 2003-now – National Faculty for Leadership seminar/workshop 2004-now – Counselor for Children, Youth and Adults – Assesor/Examiner for Art and Design, Cambridge University, UK for IGCSE,A level – Course Director for Post Graduate PlayTherapy Certificate and Post Graduate Diploma, PTI and APAC – Associate Tutor, Leeds Becket University, UK
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SPEAKERS &
TOPICS
- Dr. Lisa Dion, LPC, RPT-S, Regulating through Anxiety and Depression
- Dr. Joyce C. Mills, Restoring Our Inner Garden of Resilience
- Dr. Lynne S. Anderson, Nature’s Natural Gems for Emotional Well-being
- Dr. David A. Crenshaw, PhD, ABPP, RPT-S, Helping Children Find Their Authentic Voice: Unburdening through play or words
- Dr. Haim Weinberg, PhD, Online Group Psychotherapy
- Karen O’Neill, Returning to Self After Loss
- Dr. Janet A. Courtney, PhD, LCSW, RPT-S, Mindfulness Self-Care Strategies Promotes Attuned Mental Health Care for others
- Dr. JJessica Stone, Ph.D., RPT-S, Speaking the Client’s Language: The Importance of Entering a Child’s World
- Dr. Alice Arianto, Psy.D., Building Resilience In Anxious Time – An Essential Approach Using Creative Arts
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