Navigate the Nervous System: Incorporating Nervous System Know How into Play Therapy 

Presented by Machen Champion, LPCC-S, RPT, NMT Phase I Certified

Ever wonder what’s happening inside of you and your clients as you play?

Come explore the primary role your nervous system takes in the play therapy room. Drawing from current research in interpersonal neurobiology and relational neuroscience, this brief introduction to the nervous system will help you learn how to work with your body to provide a better regulated and connected presence for your clients.

You will learn a few ways to track, monitor, and work with the underlying physiology driving your behaviors and the behaviors you see in the playroom. By doing this, your clients can settle into a felt-sense of safety, allowing them to feel seen and understood at a deeper level.

This training is appropriate for all levels.

Cost:

OAPT members: FREE Non- OAPT members: $50

 Out of State APT members: $40 Students: $25

Registration closes on April 21, 2021

Objectives: 

1. Describe the function of the autonomic nervous system and how understanding its function impacts the play therapy process.
2. Identify at least 3 ways that play therapists can support nervous system regulation in a play therapy session for both themselves and their clients.
3. Explain how a play therapist can provide a relationship that offers felt-safety, co-regulation, and attunement in the play room.

About the Presenter:

Machen Champion, LPCC-S, RPT, NMT Phase I Certified

Machen Champion is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Supervisor, Registered Play Therapist, and has completed her certification in the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT) Phase 1 with the Child Trauma Academy. She also has training in Synergetic Play Therapy, Trauma Play, Interpersonal Neurobiology, and Child Centered Play Therapy. Through emerging research into trauma and development and the interpersonal neurobiology of therapy, Machen is able to better understand what is happening with her clients on a neurobiological level. As a self-proclaimed, “neuro-nerd” and life long learner, sharing her love and knowledge of trauma, the brain and play therapy with others is her passion. Machen has been honored to speak on these topics across multiple school districts and has provided professional training for mental health professionals.

Continuing Education

Continuing education credit for this event is sponsored by the Ohio Association for Play Therapy (OAPT).

Due to COVID-19 concerns, this one time online event is approved by APT for 3 hours contact CE hours. APT CE are only being awarded for this training. For the Zoom presentation, cameras are required to be on and at an angle where attendees are visible to ensure full attendee presence and engagement throughout the duration of the training.

Play Therapy credit may not be awarded to nonmental health professionals.

OAPT Cancellation Policy:

Registration cancellations for this training, April 26, 2021 must be submitted to OAPT in writing by April 21, 2021. Registration refunds will not be given to participates who register but do not attend. If a technical failure at the attendee’s home or workplace prevents access to the virtual training, the attendee will not be given a refund. It is the responsibility of the attendee to confirm system requirements and test their computers prior to the start of the virtual training. However, if a technical failure is the fault of the service provider and the virtual conference is cancelled, a full refund will be provided. OAPT reserves the right to cancel this training in the event of unforeseen circumstances. If such occurs, OAPT will attempt to notify registrants at least 5 calendar days prior to the event and will refund registration fees.

OAPT Grievance Policy:

While OAPT goes to great lengths to assure fair treatment for all participants and attempts to anticipate problems, it recognizes that complaints do and will arise. OAPT will do its best to anticipate problems and, when they do present themselves, will attempt to alleviate complaints as quickly as possible. Please let the OAPT Conference Director know if you would like to file a grievance. The OAPT Conference Director will email you the process to begin the grievance process.

**Adopted from APT's Cancellation and Grievance policies

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