California Association For Play Therapy

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CalAPT Today November 2017 Article Feature: By Lisa Shadburn, PsyD

The Association for Play Therapy’s International Conference is a play therapist’s dream come true, filled with top-notch play therapy training, opportunities to have stimulating conversations with experts in the field, special events celebrating APT milestones and accomplishments of APT members, and a chance to connect with play therapists from around the country.

I went into this year’s conference with high expectations, and APT members did not disappoint! On the night I arrived, I immediately found other California Play Therapists at a CALAPT networking event that culminated in a laugh-out-loud round of board games where CALAPT members were joined by some play therapy friends from Idaho. The laughter was infectious, and the week was off to a great start!

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It’s Beginning to Look a lot Like Mindfulness: Article Feature from the Nov 2017 CalAPT Today Newsletter

As a play therapist and yoga teacher, I was pleasantly surprised to notice the emergence of new mindfulness toys, games, and resources across multiple categories at the 35th Annual International Association for Play Therapy conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota. At the Self-Esteem Shop, I found simple, clear, and quick strategies within children’s books, activity cards, and sand play (even a miniature dragon that’s meditating!). The focus on using mindfulness in play therapy extended beyond toys and resources into workshops. For example, there was a workshop entitled, “Bubbles and beyond: Play Therapy Interventions for Anchoring, Relaxation, Imagery, and Mindfulness for Children,” presented by Angela Cavett, Ph.D., RPT-S that playfully described how deep breathing and other calming techniques can be applied in the play therapy room.

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Online Play Therapy Summit: August 25-28 (FREE!)

The Play Therapy Summit is the first virtual summit designed exclusively for play therapists. For four days in August, 20+ top Psychotherapists reveal their favorite Play Therapy techniques.  Registration is free and will give you 24 hours of access to 5 presentations a day.  If you would like CEs towards your Play Therapy credential then you can pay $97 for 20 hours.

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Read Lisa Dion’s article on using bop bags in the playroom and register to see her at the NorCal Play Therapy Conference in Avila Beach July 21-22.

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Register to see Leslie Baker and Mary Ruth Cross present at this year’s NorCal Play Therapy Conference July 21-11 in Avila Beach, CA.

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PlayLA, Los Angeles Center for Play Therapy is now accepting registration for a New Monthly Play Therapy Consultation Group!

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Lisa Dion’s runs a popular podcast where she shares “Lessons from the Playroom.” Register now to see her at the NorCal Play Therapy Conference at Avila Beach this July.

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Meet some of our presenters for this year’s NorCal Play Therapy Conference and register here.

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Click here to learn about using this termination intervention from Liana Lowenstein’s book, “Creative CBT Interventions For Children With Anxiety.” This book will be available at the SCRPTC at a 10% discount when you pay cash.

There are only a few spots left so register now!

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Hurry to secure one of the last few spots for this years SCRPT Conference (March 6-7).  Click here to register before we are sold out!  Check out the video above for a technique called “Life’s Ups and Downs” from Liana Lowenstein’s book, “Creative Interventions for Troubled.”

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SoCal Play Therapy Conference: Register now to see Liana speak in Rancho Cucamonga March 6-7.  Tickets are selling out fast!

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Click HERE to read this FREE book of interventions compiled by Liana Lowenstein. 

 Register to see Liana at the SCRPTC in Rancho Cucamonga March 6-7 before tickets run out.  She will be selling more of her books at the conference with a 10% discount for those who pay cash.

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Click here to learn about using this creative technique for teaching deep breathing from Liana Lowenstein’s book, “Creative CBT Interventions For Children With Anxiety.” This book will be available at the SCRPTC at a 10% discount when you pay cash.

Tickets are selling out fast so get yours before it’s too late!

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Check out some of the amazing sponsors of this year’s SoCal Play Therapy Conference.  Register here!

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Liana’s books will be available for purchase at the workshop. Visa, personal check, and cash is accepted. Get a 10% discount when payment is made by cash.  Register for the SoCal Play Therapy Conference here!

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Happy National Play Therapy Week from CalAPT!

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Lisa Shadburn and “the Dude” stopped by Disneyland on the way to CalAPT’s Board Meeting and won $300 in the “Where’s the Dude Contest.”

Whether you are attending a local branch training, having dinner with a friend, going out for a jog, or traveling the world, take the Dude along and snap a picture! You will be entered into a drawing to win your choice of either $350 cash or $500 off registration fees for the 2017 APT International Conference in Minneapolis, MN!  Submit your photo to APT here and don't forget to send it us ([email protected])!