The Louisiana Association for Play Therapy presents...

February 26-27, 2016

Loyola University | New Orleans

Keynote Speaker:

Linda Homeyer,Ph.D., LPC-S

Registered Play Therapist - Supervisor

Trauma-InformedPlay Therapy

Initially developed at the turn of the 20th century, today play therapy refers to a large numberof treatment methods, all applying the therapeutic benefits of play. Play therapy differs fromregular play in that the therapist uses a structured, theoretically based approach to help childrenaddress and resolve their own problems. Through play therapy, children are able to expressfeelings, modify behavior, and develop problem-solving skills.

The Association for Play Therapy (APT) is a national professional society formed in 1982 tofoster contact among psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, counselors, marriage andfamily therapists, and other mental health professionals interested in applying the therapeuticpowers of play to communicate with and treat clients, particularly children. Members receivethe quarterly Play Therapy magazine, the bi-annual Journal of Play Therapy, and also receivereduced rates at the annual national conference.Learn more about the APT play therapy community at www.a4pt.org.

APT confers its Registered Play Therapist™ (RPT) and Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor™ (RPT-S) credentials to help consumers identify those licensed mental healthprofessionals with specialized training and experience in play therapy. Requirements for theRPT credential include: 1) a traditional mental health graduate or higher degree by a regionallyaccredited college or university; 2) licensure by one or more applicable licensing authorities;3) completion of a minimum number of play therapy training and supervision clock hours; and4) completion of the requisite continuing education hours.Learn more at www.a4pt.org.

The Louisiana Association for Play Therapy is an active and growing organization. Join us inNew Orleans for our annual conference on February 26-27, 2016. We will be offering two daysof workshops and 12 CEUs that can be applied toward the requirements for certification as aRegistered Play Therapist (as well as for LCSW, LPC, and Psychologists).

New and renewing Professional LAPT Members are eligible to win prizes in our AnnualMembership Drawing to be held on February 26th at our annual conference. Prizes include a$300 scholarship for the 2016 APT Annual Conference in Louisville, KY and other excitingtraining opportunities. For more details visit the LAPT website at www.la4pt.org.

Erin M. Dugan, PhD, NCC, CRC,LPC-S-P, RPT-S

• Children • Adolescents • Families• Individual • Group • Family Services

• Play Therapy Workshop Series

LSUHSCChild & Family Counseling

(504) 556-3451playtherapy@lsuhsc.edu

The Louisiana Association for Play Therapy Presents

Licensed Clinical Social Workers: 6.0 hours per day(Approved by NASW, LA Chapter. CEUs may be applied toward the continuing educationrequirements for licensure renewal).Licensed Professional Counselors: 6.0 hours per day(This event is co-sponsored by Loyola University, an NBCC ACEP Provider, #4281, to provide 6.0hours per day to NCC's and LPC's).Registered Play Therapists: 6.0 hours per day (APT Provider #99-070)Psychologists: 6.0 hours per day. All acceptable sponsors of CEUs for psychologists can be found inthe Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Chapter 8. Continuing Education.

Conference registration or fees: Amanda Chapoton - ahchapoton@romanopsych.comApplication to exhibit: Laura Fazio-Griffith - laura.fazio-griffith@selu.eduCEUs: Nicole Bartlett - nicolebartlett@att.netLoyola campus, lodging: LeAnne Steen- lsteen@loyno.eduOther conference information: Michelle Niemeier - mniemeier@msn.com or (504) 812-7712Emergency contact for days of conference: Adrianne Frischhertz - (504) 722-6169

Friday, February 26th

8:30-9:00 REGISTRATION 9:00-12:15 Workshop 12:15-1:15 LUNCH (Provided) Annual Meeting during Lunch 1:15-4:30 Workshop

Saturday, February 27th

8:30-9:00 REGISTRATION9:00-12:15 Workshop12:15-1:15 LUNCH (Provided)Poster Session during Lunch1:15-4:30 Workshop

Keynote Speaker:

Linda Homeyer,Ph.D., LPC-S

Registered Play Therapist - Supervisor

Loyola University, New OrleansFebruary 26 - 27, 2016

Trauma-Informed Play Therapy

Linda Homeyer, Ph.D., LPC-S,Registered Play Therapist - Supervisor

This workshop will provide play therapist and other treatment providers with anexploration trauma-informed dynamics to one’s on-going clinical work, theory, andclient conceptualization. The three stages of trauma-informed therapy will beintegrated with the use of play therapy with traumatized clients. The use andimportance of the “trauma narrative,” “life narrative,” and “family narrative” insuccessful treatment will be identified and demonstrated. The importance of the familyscript regarding the traumatic event will also be covered.

1. The participants will list trauma-informed dynamics impacting play therapy.2. The participants will identify how the brain interacts/responds to the use of play

therapy.3. The participants will implement a family sand tray session in the final stage of

trauma-focused therapy.

Dr. Linda E. Homeyer is an internationally-known speaker, author, and clinician. Sheis the Professor of the Professional Counseling Program at Texas State University. Sheserved as their chair, 2010-2014.

Dr. Homeyer also teaches internationally, including India, Malaysia, South Africa,Australia, Mexico, Canada, Great Britain, Ireland, Taiwan, and even on a cruise ship!She is a frequent conference presenter & speaker throughout the United States as well.She was named an Honorary Professor of International Studies by Texas StateUniversity, 2014-2017.

Dr. Homeyer co-authored Sandtray: A Practical Manual; The Handbook of GroupPlay Therapy; Play Therapy Interventions with Children's Problems; and The Worldof Play Therapy Literature, as well as many book chapters and journal articles. Herwork is translated into Chinese, Russian, Korean, and Spanish.

An advocate for children and play therapy, she served several years on the TexasAssociation for Play Therapy Board of Directors and served two terms as President ofthe Association for Play Therapy (APT) Board of Directors. Dr. Homeyer is the 2013recipient of APT’s Lifetime Achievement Award and named Director Emerita in 2014.She also received the Texas State University’s highest service honor in 2010, thePresident’s Award for Excellence in Service.

Section 1 (9:00-10:30)A. Fundamentals in Play Therapy  (Part 1)

.............................................................................................. LeAnne Steen, PhD, LPC-S, RPT-S

B. Infant Mental Health & Play Therapy............................................................................................................... Erin Stevens, MS, PLPC

C. Utilizing Sandtray for Adolescents in Play Therapy .......................................................................Kellie Giogio Camelford, PhD, LPC-S, NCC &

Erin M. Dugan, PhD, NCC, CRC, LPT-S-P, RPT-S

Section 2 (10:45-12:15)A. Fundamentals in Play Therapy  (Part 2)

.............................................................................................. LeAnne Steen, PhD, LPC-S, RPT-S

B. Engaging Caregivers in Play Therapy: Working with Parents and Schools ....................................... Adrianne Frischertz, PhD, LPC-S, CRC, RPT-S & Mandy Barrett, MA

C. Ethical Decision-Making in Play Therapy.........................................................................................Krystal M. Vaughn, PhD, NCC, LPC-S &Erin M. Dugan, PhD, NCC, CRC, LPT-S-P, RPT-S

D. Using Popular Games in Play Therapy.....................................................Carolyn Ellender, LCSW, RPT-S & Marcia Cox, LCSW, RPT-S

Section 3 (1:15-2:45)A. Using Play Therapy in Assessment & Treatment of Childhood Anxiety (Part 1) .................................................................................... Amy Romero, LPC, NCC, RPT

B. Got Sand? ........................................................................................... Ondie Eddlemon Chipmon, LPC, RPT

C. Play Therapy Consultation: An Eco-Systemic Perspective................................................................................................LeAnne Steen, PhD, LPC-S, RPT-S

Section 4 (3:00-4:30)A. Using Play Therapy in Assessment & Treatment of Childhood Anxiety (Part 2) .................................................................................... Amy Romero, LPC, NCC, RPT

B. Expressive Arts and Play Therapy Interventions for Supervision ..................................................................... Lauria Fazio-Griffith, PhD, LPC-S, NCC, RPT-S, LMFT

C. Play Therapy in Schools: Implementing a Fun, Effective Program ................................ Kenneth Schmitt, LPC, RPT & Adrianne Frischertz, PhD, LPC-S, CRC, RPT-S

Our conference will be held at the Danna Center on the maincampus of Loyola University, 6363 St. Charles Avenue,New Orleans, LA. We thank the Loyola Department ofCounseling for co-sponsoring the conference.FROM 1-10 WEST TRAVELING EASTFollow the signs toward the Central Business District. Take the Carrollton Avenue exit,Exit 232. Follow South Carrollton (until it almost ends) and turn left on St. CharlesAvenue. Loyola’s main campus is located on the left, just past Tulane University andacross from Audubon Park.

FROM 1-10 EAST TRAVELING WESTAs you enter the downtown area, follow the signs to Hwy. 90 Business / West Bank. Exitat St. Charles Avenue / Carondelet Street (do not cross the bridge). At the second trafficlight, turn right onto St. Charles Avenue. Follow St. Charles Avenue for four miles;Loyola’s main campus is on the right.

Two hotels on St. Charles Avenue near LoyolaUniversity will offer special conference rates.

The Loyola Parking Garage provides convenient,free, and secure parking. Please park on the toptwo floors only. It is located off St. Charles onWest Road (adjacent to Holy Name of JesusChurch). Public safety officers are on duty. Fromthe parking garage, enter the courtyard and theDanna Center will be on your left. Registrationwill take place upstairs in the Audubon Room.(Permit Parking will be Waived)

The Hotel Modern936 St. Charles Ave.

New Orleans, LA 70130800-684-9525

Special Conference RatesRun of House for

$150/nightDoubles for $185/night

(The Group Code is LAPT)

Please reserve by January25th to receive this rate.

Holiday Inn MetairieNew Orleans Airport

2261 N. Causeway BlvdMetairie, LA 70001

800-465-4329Special Conference Rate

Double Rooms for $135/nightRate includes breakfast for 2 each morning

(The Group Code is Louisiana Association forPlay Therapy)

Please reserve by January 28th

to receive this rate.

Will you need CEU’s? Y / N If yes, for LPC or Social Worker?Are you a LAPT Member: Y / N

Full-Time Student (with proof of enrollment): 1/2 of above costs

*Early = postmarked by 1/29/2016 / **Advanced = postmarked by 2/12/2016After February 12h, registration must take place on-site.

No registrations will be accepted by mail if postmarked later than February 15th.Cancellations received before February 19th are refundable less a $25 administrative charge per registrant.

Refunds will not be given for cancellations received after February 19th.

Registration Fee (See Fee Schedule) ___________Fri____ Sat____ Both____

TOTAL: ___________Credit Card Type: __________________ Acct.#: ___________________________Expiration Date: ___________________ CVS Code: ________________________Make check payable to LAPT and mail with this form to:Amanda Chapoton, LAPT Treasurer16525 Antioch CourtBaton Rouge, LA 70817

Name _______________________________________________________________Address ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Profession | Employer ___________________________________________________Phone _____________________________ Cell ___________________________Email _____________________________ Fax ___________________________

I want to Join APT-LAPT. Y / NAPT-LAPT Membership Fee: ___________$95 Professional; $50 AffiliateYou will receive the APT journal, Play Therapy Magazine,& discounts on state, national, and international conferences.

Friday Saturday Both February 26 February 27 Days

$120 $120 $220 $140 $140 $260

$150 $150 $280 $170 $170 $320 $170/200 $170/200 $290/350

Early* LAPT MemberAdvanced** LAPT Member

Early* Non-MemberAdvanced** Non-MemberOn-site add $30(member / non-member)

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