UCF Center for Play Therapy Research and Training 4th Annual Conference

4143 Andromeda Loop,Orlando FL 32816

28 April, 2022

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This year's theme is The Power of Showing Up: Engaging Grown-Ups in the Play Therapy Process with Keynote Dr. Tina Payne Bryson Join University of Central Florida Center for Play Therapy Research and Training for the 4th annual UCF Play Therapy Conference - The Power of Showing Up: Engaging Grown-Ups in the Play Therapy Process. This year’s theme is focused on connection with parents/caregivers/important grown-ups in the child client’s lives to enhance play therapy outcomes. Attendees have the option to register for this PLAYful, IN-PERSON conference as 1) Keynote only, 2) 1 full day, or 3) 2 full days. KEYNOTE SPEAKERDr. Tina Payne BrysonDr. Tina Payne Bryson is the author of the Bottom Line for Baby and co-author (with Dan Siegel) of two New York Times Best Sellers—The Whole-Brain Child and No-Drama Discipline—each which has been translated into over fifty languages, as well as The Yes Brain and The Power of Showing Up. She is the Founder and Executive Director of The Center for Connection, a multidisciplinary clinical practice in Southern California. Dr. Bryson keynotes conferences and conducts workshops for parents, educators, and clinicians all over the world, and she frequently consults with schools, businesses, and other organizations.  An LCSW, Tina is a graduate of Baylor University with a Ph.D. from USC. The most important part of her bio, she says, is that she’s a mom to her three boys. You can learn more about Dr. Bryson at TinaBryson.com April 28, 2022 - 9:00 am – 1:00 pmSession: THE POWER OF SHOWING UP FOR MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALSAfter months of social distancing and constant change, there’s no doubt that the pandemic is challenging. These unprecedented times have left many of our clients feeling anxious, sad, chaotic, disappointed, angry, or withdrawn. Others seem fine, but we all worry about how to support our clients’ long-term wellbeing, all while juggling our own mental health and safety. So how do we navigate these uncertain times while minimizing the experience of stress and avoiding burnout? In this workshop, Dr. Bryson will share the ideas from her latest book, THE POWER OF SHOWING UP (co-authored with Dr. Dan Siegel). She’ll discuss the latest scientific research–with a special emphasis on neuroplasticity and the changing brain–in a way that’s clear, interesting, and immediately practical. Dr. Bryson will also share stories and simple strategies for honoring the Four S’s (helping clients of all ages feel secure, seen, soothed, and safe) effectively in professional-client interactions, as well as how she uses brain science in her own practice to help clients and those clients’ grown-ups see things differently and feel hope about achieving lasting change in their lives.At the end of the workshop, attendees will have a new framework for understanding their clients, their clients’ grown-ups, and their own work, along with new ways to increase their clients' emotional regulation, resilience, personal insight, and empathy. NBCC – 4 CEs; NO APT CEs FEATURED SPEAKERDalena Dillman Taylor, PhD, LMHC, RPT-S Dalena Dillman Taylor, PhD, LMHC, LPC, RPT-S is an Associate Professor at the University of Central Florida. She founded and currently directs the Center for Play Therapy for Training and Research where she leads a team of Masters and Doctoral Students - Play Leaders Advocating for Youth (P.L.A.Y.). She is a certified child-centered play therapist supervisor, a certified child parent relationship therapist supervisor, and a trained Adlerian play therapist, consultant, and trainer. Dr. Dillman Taylor has published over 40 scholarly works and presents regularly on the power of play. April 28, 2022 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM Session: Partnering with Parents in the Play Therapy Process with the Brain in Mind The first six years of life are the most influential period of neuronal growth and the most vulnerable to maltreatment. Advancements in neuroscience provide theoretical and conceptual support for principles and practices of play therapy for young children. In this IN-PERSON workshop, the presenter will (a) examine play therapy and parent consultations through a neuroscientific lens, specifically the Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) framework pioneered by Dan Siegel (2012), (b) outline specific interventions to be used in parent consultations that are complimentary to neuroscience research that supports the positive growth of children, and (c) guide participants in connecting these philosophies through case examples, activities, and discussion in their work with parents. APT, NBCC - 6 CEUs April 29, 2022 2:00 – 5:30 PMSession: Discipline Does not Equal Punishment: Working with Parents in the Play Therapy Process Working with parents in the play therapy process can be challenging. Many parents want a quick fix and yet, therapy takes time. In this interactive, experiential workshop, the presenter will discuss how to engage parents in effective discipline practices that are grounded in relationship based on their child’s specific needs. The presenter will use videos, discussion, and activities to illustrate helpful, key points to connect with the parents in parent consultations. Participants will gain specific skills, techniques, and talking points to enhance their practice with parents in play therapy. APT, NBCC – 3 CEs REGISTRATION ProfessionalPer day/$150 Discount for both days/$260 Student (must register with student email or registration will be canceled)Per day/$75 Discount for both days/$125 Keynote only$80 CONTINUING EDUCATION Information (CEs)Participants may earn up to 12 contact CEs for the conference for NBCC and 9 contact CEs for APT. APT provider #15-401. CEs cannot be used for university credit hours. No refunds after March 15, 2022 Participation in this event grants UCF Center for Play Therapy Research and Training permission to use your image for marketing purposes. 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