The 24th Annual Indiana Association for Play Therapy Conference
June 21 -22, 2018
Featuring: Kimberly Vander Dussen, Psy.D, RPT-S
Conference Workshop Overview:
Day 1:
Sensory Integration, Sensory Processing Difficulties and Self-Regulation in Play Therapy
In this workshop participants will be introduced to the identification of sensory integration dysfunction, sensory processing disorder, and disorders of self-regulation in children. Participants will also be exposed to play therapy material and interventions to utilize in play therapy with children.
Day 2:
Development and Experiential Play in the Treatment of Childhood Attachment and Trauma
In this workshop participants will be informed about the neurobiology of trauma and its impact on the developing child and the ability to form healthy attachment relationships. Within this context therapeutic approaches that meet the unique developmental and neurological needs of traumatized and attachment disordered children in play therapy will be introduced.
Kimberly Vander Dussen, Psy.D, RPT-S
Dr. Vander Dussen is a Professor of Clinical Psychology at the American School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University Southern California. She is a Past President of the California Branch of the Association for Play Therapy. She currently serves as the chair of the Conference Committee for the Association of Play Therapy. Dr. Vander Dussen also serves on the faculty of UCSD’s Play Therapy Certificate Program. She is in private practice and specializes in the treatment of trauma, attachment, and children with developmental disabilities. Dr. Vander Dussen is a frequent presenter at regional and national conferences and workshops.
Ethics Workshop Overview:
Ethics and the W’s of Touch in Play: Who, What, Why, When and Where?
Humans need to touch to survive. Research has shown that less touch as a child leads to greater violence. Touch promotes trust between individuals, can increase learning engagement, and promotes overall wellbeing. However, education, training, and workplace policies dictate the importance of boundaries. Sometimes it is difficult to know what is okay and what is not okay. This training will outline the black, white, and gray areas of touch in play therapy as well as how therapists can protect themselves when utilizing touch in play therapy sessions. NOTE: This program offers 1.00 contact hour. Participants are responsible for checking with their state regulatory board to determine if the program meets regulations for "ethics" hours.
Shannon Egg, LCSW, RPT-S
Shannon Egg is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and registered play therapy supervisor (RPT-S) in Jasper, Indiana. Her practice, Playful Healing& Counseling, LLC has boomed since she opened it in 2016, and she is currently working to expand. Shannon got her start at the Evansville Psychiatric Children’s Center, which is the state hospital in Indiana for children ages 5-13. She also has experience in outpatient and acute hospitalization settings.
Conference Location:
502 East Event Center
502 E. Carmel Dr.
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 843-1234
Lodging:
Spring Hill Suites, Marriott
11855 N. Meridian St.
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 846-1800
Visit www.indianaapt.org for a link to the group reservation page LAST DAY TO BOOK AT SPECIAL RATE: 5/21/2018
Conference Schedule
Thursday June 21
8:00 – 8:30 Registration
8:30 – 11:45 Presentation (Break 10 – 10:15 AM)
11:45 – 1:15 Annual Meeting Lunch Provided
1:15 – 4:30 Presentation (Break 2:30 – 2:45)
Friday June 22
8:00 – 8:30 Registration
8:30 – 11:45 Presentation (Break 10 – 10:15 AM)
11:45 – 1:15 OPTIONAL Ethics Workshop with Lunch or Lunch on your own
1:15 – 4:30 Presentation (Break 2:30 – 2:45)
Conference Costs:
CONTINUING EDUCATION IS AUTOMATICALLY INCLUDED IN CONFERENCE COST
InAPT Member and Student:
1 Day Thursday or Friday ($175)
2 Days ($295)
Ethics Program ($35.00) on Friday includes Lunch-There will be NO onsite registration the day of for Ethics Workshop
Early Bird Discount for 2 Days ($250)
Non-Member:
1 Day Thursday or Friday ($225)
2 Days ($350)
Ethics Program ($35.00) on Friday includes Lunch-There will be NO onsite registration the day of for Ethics Workshop
Early Bird Discount for 2 Days ($305)
Deadlines and Fees:
Early Bird Discount Postmarked by April 20, 2018
Regular Registration Postmarked by May 11, 2018
Late Registration Postmarked after May 11, 2018 -$25 Additional Fee
Notify of Cancellation by June 1, 2018- Conference Fees Minus $25 Processing Fee
Notify of Cancellation after June 1, 2018- No Refund Available
