KSAPT 2022 Conference

11184 Lackman Road,Lenexa KS 66219

21 April, 2022

Description

22nd Annual KSAPT Conference Overcoming Adversity:Utilizing Play Therapy to Foster Strength and Resilience in African American ChildrenDr. LaKaavia Taylor, Ph.D, LPC, NCC, RPTHistorically, African American children and their families have been impacted by systemic racism, resulting in racial stress and marginalization. Furthermore, parents are tasked with the added burden of helping African American children navigate racism and discrimination (Harris & Graham, 2014). These challenges can lead to a heightened risk of psychological distress. Despite the risks, African American children overcome the many racial barriers, obstacles, and adversity they face (APA, 2008). This is attributed mainly to protective factors such as resilience. Resilience is a learned ability that helps one to heal and live fully in the face of adversity. Play therapy has therapeutic benefits and processes to promote resilience and overall wellness in children. In this conference, participants will learn the unique needs of African American children and how play therapy can help foster strength and resilience. Participants will also have opportunities to explore their own beliefs and biases. Objectives 1. Participants of this workshop will identify three sociopolitical experiences that impact the African American children and families. 2. Participants of this workshop will identify three risk and protective factors in African American children related to coping with adversity. 3. Participants of this workshop will describe the clinical implications and special considerations in working with African American children in play therapy. 4. Participants of this workshop will explain the relationship between resilience, African American children, and play therapy. 5. Participants of this workshop will explain three ways play therapy can facilitate strength and resilience in African American children. 6. Participants of this workshop will identify four play themes of racial and cultural exploration. 7. Participants of this workshop will practice three activities and play-based interventions to support strength and resilience in African American children. 8. Participants of this workshop will identify two strengths-based assessment measures to assess strength and resilience in play therapy. 9. Participants of this workshop will identify three relevant play therapy attitudinal traits, skills, and methods needed to work effectively with African American children and families. 10. Participants of this workshop will identify three strategies to affirm and engage African American families in play therapy and treatment. 11. Participants of this workshop will identify three playroom adaptations to create a culturally affirming play therapy environment. 12. Participants of the workshop will develop a personal and professional action plan to strengthen their cultural competence and humility with African American children and families. APT Approved Provider #02-118Approved Provider status is granted by the Association for Play Therapy; this allows registrants to earn credit at KSAPT programs towards their Registered Play Therapist or Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor credentials. Vendors and Displays KSAPT will welcome most vendors and display setups from recognized affiliates. We encourage those interested to reach out to our Membership chair ([email protected]) to discuss the details. If you have any other inquiries, please email [email protected]. Cancellation/Refund Policy 1. If a participant withdraws from the conference 30 Calendar days or more before the 1st Day of the event, the participant will receive a full refund, minus a $20 processing fee. You can request a refund by reaching out to the Conference Chair ([email protected]). 2. If a participant withdraws from the Conference Event inside a 30 day window of the 1st Day of the Conference Event, the registrant will receive a partial refund (half of the original fee paid), minus a $20 processing fee. 3. Unless otherwise stated, no other refunds or reimbursements are allowed. No exceptions granted. Once the Annual Conference Event begins, no other reimbursements or refunds will be warranted. ** If a paid participant needs to withdraw from the Annual Conference or speaker series; they can elect to "donate" their paid registration to students on the KSA4PT scholarship list or another professional individual. The mission of the Kansas Association for Play Therapy is to promote, encourage and educate others in the use of play therapy and play therapy techniques to effectively treat mental health issues in people of all ages.