Further information on each of the sessions below (including objectives) can be found on the IAPT Spring Conference Webpage here. 

MORNING KEYNOTE SESSION (8:30am-11:30am)- Expressive Arts in Play Therapy: A Keynote Panel on the Use of Art, Drama and Music in Clinical Work with Children- Moderated by Andrew Beer, Ph.D., LMFT, RPT-S

LUNCH BREAK (11:30am-12:30pm)- Buffet lunch provided on-site/included with registration

AFTERNOON BREAK OUT SESSIONS #1 (12:30pm -2:30pm)

• Behind the Locked Door: What Really Goes on at a Child Advocacy Center for Play Therapists- Sunnycho Teeling, LMHC, NCC
• Cultural Considerations In Play Therapy- Joella Gerber LISW, RPT-S and Emma Harding LMFT
• Rhythms of Resilience: Fostering Emotional Wellness Through Music in Play Therapy PART ONE- Miranda Peyton, LISW, MT-BC, and Erica Wassenaar, LMHC
• Using Early Recollections in Adlerian Play Therapy- Terry Kottman and Nikki Pauli

AFTERNOON BREAK OUT SESSIONS #2 (2:45pm- 4:45pm)

• Trauma Work and Children: What I Was Never Told- Sunnycho Teeling, LMHC, NCC
• Working with the Grown-Ups from a Relational Parenting Perspective- Kate Haberman, LISW, MFT, RPT-S, CTP and Angela Eisenman, MA, LMHC-temp
• Rhythms of Resilience: Fostering Emotional Wellness Through Music in Play Therapy PART TWO- Miranda Peyton, LISW, MT-BC, and Erica Wassenaar, LMHC
• Crucial Cs in Adlerian Play Therapy: All kids could use a little boost!- Nikki Pauli

Cancellation Policy: Requests for refunds must be made via email to [email protected] and received on or before  April 14, 2023.  There is a $20 administrative fee for refunds.  No refunds or cancellations will be accepted after the deadline.

Continuing Education Credits: The morning keynote is approved for 3.0 contact hours. Each breakout session is approved for 2.0 contact hours.  A total of 7.0 contact hours is available for the day for the following CE types:

• APT Approved Provider 07-195 (Association for Play Therapy)
• Self-Evaluation/Self-Report Programs (Social Work, Psychology, Etc.)

Please reference your particular licensure requirements to determine if the program will meet your profession's guidelines for continuing education credits for both full day workshops. Play therapy credit will not be awarded to non-mental health professionals. Certificates of attendance will be provided for a record of CE's at no charge. We will not be providing CE certificates. 

Photo and Video Release: As a result of your registration for the conference, you hereby consent to being photographed, videotaped, or audio-taped by Iowa Association for Play Therapy in connection with the above- named event or activity; provided, however, that IAPT has authority to use or reproduce such photographs, video recordings, or audio recordings for educational or promotional purposes only.  You understand that IAPT will not distribute such photographs, video recordings, or audio recordings to any third party,  or use such photographs, video recordings, or audio recordings for any other purpose without your further written consent and agreement.   Any unauthorized reproduction, dissemination, or use of video, photography, and/or audio associated with this event is strictly prohibited.

Statement of Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest:  Neither IAPT, nor the presenters, have any conflicts of interest to declare.