Michigan Association for Play Therapy is proud to announce:
Keynote: Rebeca Chow, PhD, LCPC, LPC, RPT-S™
DAY 1: Thursday, February 27, 2025 | 8:45 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Bridging Generations through Play: The Power of Play Therapy Across the Lifespan
Stress creeps in to play therapists’ lives as we interact with clients, parents, and other clinicians. How we respond to cues of safety and threat is directly connected to our nervous systems and this influences our capacities for connection and co-regulation. During play therapy sessions, the therapist's own regulation assists clients in finding ways to disengage from their dysregulated states through the therapeutic powers of play. During this session, participants will enhance their play therapy practices by examining treatment through a multi-lens approach, integrating neurobiology and concepts of differing generations with various play therapy techniques and resources to incorporate in in-person or online practice.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: After attending this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Identify four generations active in the play therapy process.
- Identify three neurobiological processes specific to regulation and dysregulation during the play therapy session.
- Identify potential impacts play therapy interventions have on the central nervous system.
- Define the role of co-regulation in play therapy treatment planning.
- Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of integrating play therapy techniques throughout the lifespan, enabling participants to expand their therapeutic toolkits for use in diverse client populations.
- Identify six play therapy interventions to create regulation and safety.
Falls under APT's primary instruction areas of "Play Therapy Skills & Methods, Cultural and Social Diversity Topics"
DAY 2: Friday, February 28, 2025 | 8:30 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
The Power of Connection: Cultural Humility in the Playroom
In today’s diverse and interconnected world, cultural humility is essential in order for mental health professionals to effectively connect with clients. Cultural humility goes beyond cultural competence by emphasizing self-reflection, openness, and the willingness to learn from clients’ lived experiences. This workshop will focus on understanding the role of cultural humility from a neurobiological theory perspective and choosing play therapy interventions that enhance connection and safety in the playroom.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: After attending this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Identify at least two differences between cultural humility and cultural competence.
- Explain the relationship between the three Autonomic Nervous System States and cultural humility
- Identify and reflect on situations in which play therapists could demonstrate cultural humility in play therapy.
- Identify ways to incorporate cultural humility in play therapy treatment planning.
- Identify at least 2 ethical considerations and cultural competence in bridging generations through play therapy.
- Identify six play therapy interventions that enhance cultural humility.
Falls under APT's primary instruction areas of "Play Therapy Skills & Methods, Cultural and Social Diversity Topics"
PRESENTER BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION:
Dr. Rebeca Chow is a licensed clinical professional counselor and supervisor in Missouri and Kansas, as well as a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor™. Dr. Chow received her Ph.D. degree in counselor education and supervision from Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS; and an M.A. degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Missouri, Kansas City, MO. She currently serves as Director of Clinical Services, Church of the Resurrection, Leawood, KS, where she specializes in the professional areas of diversity and inclusion, the neurobiology of mental health, leadership, supervision, and generational social trends. Her dedication to empowering individuals and promoting holistic mental well-being has reached the global stage, where she shares her insights at counseling and educational conferences. She currently serves as the Chair of the Association for Play Therapy Board of Directors.
CONFERENCE ABSTRACT:
As play therapists, our interactions with clients, parents, and other clinicians often involve navigating moments of regulation and dysregulation. The way we navigate these interactions is intricately linked to our nervous systems—a pivotal element shaping our daily lives, influencing our senses of safety, and impacting our abilities to connect with others. Exploring the unique ways play therapy functions as a therapeutic tool, fostering connection, resilience, and healing from childhood to adulthood, underscores the importance of integrating cultural humility and emphasizing inclusivity. Recognizing diverse perspectives and fostering an inclusive environment in play therapy not only deepens our understanding but also cultivates a space where individuals of all backgrounds feel seen, valued, and supported in their journeys toward well-being. This workshop equips play therapists with a diverse array of techniques and play therapy resources applicable to both in-person and online practices, empowering them to enhance their therapeutic approaches and create a more inclusive and culturally sensitive space.
Full payment is due at the time of registration. If payment isn't received within seven (7) days of registration, your registration may be canceled.
WORKSHOP LOCATION:
Hilton Garden Inn Lansing West
633 N Canal Road
Lansing, MI 48917
Click here to book a hotel room(s).
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE:
Thursday, February 27, 2025
08:00 - 08:45 a.m. Registration
08:45 - 10:15 a.m. Presentation
10:15 - 10:30 a.m. Break and Exhibits
10:30 - 12:00 p.m. Presentation
12:00 – 12:30 p.m. - MIAPT Annual Business Meeting
12:30 - 01:45 p.m. Lunch (ON YOUR OWN)
01:45 - 03:15 p.m. Presentation
03:15 - 03:30 p.m. Break and Exhibits
03:30 - 05:00 p.m. Presentation
Friday, February 28, 2025
08:00 - 08:30 a.m. Registration
08:30 - 10:00 a.m. Presentation
10:00 - 10:15 a.m. Break and Exhibits
10:15 - 11:45 a.m. Presentation
11:45 - 01:00 p.m. Lunch (ON YOUR OWN)
01:00 - 02:30 p.m. Presentation
02:30 - 02:45 p.m. Break and Exhibits
02:45 - 04:15 p.m. Presentation
04:15 p.m. Conference concludes
REGISTRATION COSTS:
FOOD: Food is NOT provided at this conference
*Continuing Education:
CE Processing Fee: $30. This fee is payable to The Institute for Continuing Education
at the time you submit a completed CE Packet. DO NOT include this fee with your
registration.
Member:
One Day: $120
Both Days: $210
Non-Member:
One Day: $160
Both Days: $260
**Student:
One Day: $60
Both Days: $105
*Continuing Education: A single fee of $30 is applicable to all workshops you attend if you meet CE requirements.
**Student: A participant registering as “student” must be a full-time student at a college or university and provide at registration, a written letter from their University verifying the status.
***An early bird registration discount of $25 has been applied to prices listed above. $25 will be added to registration costs after 2/1/25.
BROCHURE: Click here for the brochure.
HANDOUTS: Our policy is to email all handouts. Please include a valid email address with your registration to receive the handouts.
HOTEL INFORMATION: Hilton Garden Inn Lansing West, 633 N Canal Road, Lansing, MI 48917. There is a block of discounted rooms available on a first come first serve basis.
EXHIBITS: Books and therapeutic materials will be on display and available for sale at the event.
CANCELLATION POLICY: If you notify MIAPT you are canceling prior to 2/1/2025, and we are able to fill your spot, you will receive a refund for the registration fee minus $25 administrative fee. No refunds will be issued for cancellations following 2/1/2025 or related to weather. If registration payment isn’t received at the time of registration, your registration will be canceled.
PHOTO RELEASE: By registering for this conference, you are giving permission for MIAPT to use any photographs that are taken at the event containing your likeness for as long as MIAPT deems appropriate and desirable. Photographs may be used on the MIAPT website, social media pages, and/or newsletter for any purpose. By completing the registration, you are also consenting to waive any rights to the photographs indefinitely.
If you do not wish to have your photo used, it is your responsibility to notify mymiapt@gmail.com at registration of your request to be omitted.
HEALTH AND SAFETY: Covid 19 Statement: Our goal is to offer a safe, healthy event to our in-person participants. We expect our participants (including vendors, speakers, and attendees) to make a good faith effort to avoid spreading Covid-19 through a combination of vaccination, negative rapid testing and self-screening for symptoms prior to travel, and to adhere to any public health policies that may be in place at the time of the event. By registering and attending this event you are accepting responsibility to manage your own risk and absolve MIAPT event planners of responsibility for your health-related decisions.
By participating in person, you agree to follow the meeting’s health and safety policies as mandated by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the federal, state, local government, and venue requirements.
ACCEPTANCE: By registering for and attending MIAPT events, I hereby agree that I accept the terms stated above and indemnify and hold harmless MIAPT, its affiliates, and their respective directors, employees, and agents (including , without limitation, any agent acting on its behalf) from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs or debt, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) resulting from attendance at MIAPT events.
Michigan Association for Play Therapy: MIAPT is a professional organization striving to advance the theory and practice of play therapy through activities such as conferences, seminars, and networking in order to serve the mental health needs of Michigan children, families, schools and communities. For more information on the Conference visit our website at www.miapt.org.
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CONTINUING EDUCATION: This program is co-sponsored by the Michigan Association for Play Therapy and The Institute for Continuing Education. The Conference offers a total of 12.00 contact hours (6.00 hrs. per day). Continuing education is awarded on a daily basis with full attendance required for the days attended. Partial daily CE credit is not offered.
The continuing education processing fee is $30.00 per person, to be paid when completed CE materials are submitted to The Institute for Continuing Education for processing. CE verification is mailed to Conference attendees following the Conference. CE materials will be made available to Conference participants by the MI APT. If you have questions regarding continuing education, the program, faculty, learning objectives, or other issues, contact The Institute at: 800-557-1950 / email: instconted@aol.com
NOTE: To receive continuing education credit, applicants must complete all CE materials, sign in/out at designated locations, and submit an evaluation form for the events attended.
NOTE: It is the responsibility of the attendee to determine if CE credit offered by The Institute for Continuing Education meets the regulations of their state licensing/certification board.
Psychology: The Institute for Continuing Education is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Institute for Continuing Education maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Counseling/ MFT: The Institute for Continuing Education and the Michigan Association for Play Therapy are co-sponsors of this event. For counselors seeking CE credit, The Institute for Continuing Education has submitted a co-sponsorship application to NBCC for approval of this program. This website will be updated to reflect NBCC accreditation when received.
Social Work: Application for social work continuing education credit has been submitted. This website will be updated to reflect accreditation.
Ohio Board Counseling/ Social Work: The Institute for Continuing Education is recognized as a provider of continuing education by the Ohio Board Counseling/ Social Work. Provider RCS 030001.
Indiana Board Social Work/ Counseling, MFT. The Institute for Continuing Education is recognized as a provider of continuing education by the Indiana Board Counseling, Social Work, MFT. Provider 98000996-A, expiration 04/01/2026.
Michigan Social Workers: Regulations for MI Social Workers indicate that approved CE events include programs granted approval by (1) a state chapter of NASW; (2) approved by another state board of social work.
Play Therapy: The Institute for Continuing Education is approved by The Association for Play Therapy to sponsor continuing education specific to play therapy. The Institute for Continuing Education maintains responsibility for the program. APT Provider 98-040.
Non-Credit Events: Registration, lunch break, reception events, committee/business meetings, networking sessions.
Ethics Hours / Academic Credit: This program offers no “ethics hours.” This program is not “academic” credit and CE hours awarded are not eligible toward fulfillment of a degree.
Skills Level: Intermediate. Attendees are urged to review the session descriptions to determine appropriateness for professional and personal needs.
Instructional Methodology: May include lecture, demonstration, audio/visual, case examples, experiential practice of techniques, large and small group discussion
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