The NW Center for Play Therapy Studies is pleased sponsor its annual Fall Play Therapy Conference on Friday, November 4, 2011. For further information or a conference brochure, contact us at 503-554-6104, or send an e-mail message to playtherapy@georgefox.edu
Ninth Annual Fall Play Therapy Conference
Friday, November 4, 2011
Play Therapy and Disaster Mental Health: Promoting Recovery and Resilience
Jennifer N. Baggerly, Ph.D., LMHC-S, RPT-S
Millions of children worldwide experience devastating disasters every year. Play therapists need developmentally appropriate evidence-based interventions to promote recovery. Participants will learn (a) research-based information about the neurobiological and psychological impact of disasters on children relative to their developmental level and culture; (b) guiding principles recommended by the National Child Traumatic Stress Network; (c) strategies to integrate play therapy techniques into psychological first aid, and (d) disaster response play therapy procedures. Video of interventions with children will be shown.
Jennifer N. Baggerly, Ph.D., LMHC-S, RPT-S is an associate professor and chair of the Division of Counseling and Human Services at the University of North Texas-Dallas. She is on the board of directors of the Association for Play Therapy [APT] and the former chair of the APT research committee. Jennifer is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Supervisor, a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor, and a Field Traumatologist. A recipient of the Outstanding Play Therapist Award from the Florida Association for Play Therapy, she has provided child mental health services locally, and disaster relief services internationally, including victims of the tsunami in Sri Lanka and Hurricane Katrina. Jennifer’s multiple research projects have led to her being recognized as one of the lead play therapy researchers in the world. She has numerous publications, including many juried articles, multiple books chapters, several videos, and is the lead editor of the recently published book Child-Centered Play Therapy Research: The Evidence Base for Effective Practice. Jennifer is a recognized authority on play therapy with children who are homeless, and has presented papers on play therapy intervention with children who are homeless and tsunami victims in Argentina, Canada, England, and Taiwan.
CONTINUING EDUCATION The NW Center for Play Therapy Studies and George Fox University will offer 6.0 contact hours of Continuing Education (CE) for each workshop day. The following approvals are available:
National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) Association for Play Therapy (APT [provider #03-124]) National Association of Social Workers (NASW) California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS)
Conference Schedule: 8 am Check-in
8:30am Conference Begins (continental breakfast provided)
12pm-1:00pm Lunch (on your own)
4:00pm Conference Ends
Location: George Fox University Portland Center, Room 155 (12753 SW 68th Ave, Tigard, OR 97223)
REGISTRATION
The fee is $139 for the conference day, with a discounted student rate of $109 (proof of full-time student status is required at the door.)
Print a brochureif you would like to mail a check or purchase order with your registration, or reserve your space now andregister on-linewith a Visa or Mastercard. Attendance is limited, so early registration is recommended.Conference accommodation information.
For further information, contact us at 503-554-6104, or send an e-mail message to playtherapy@georgefox.edu
