Annual Ohio Association for Play Therapy Conference 

Welcome back! OAPT invites you to join in our late celebration of our 20th anniversary conference featuring:

Sueann G. Kenney-Noziska, MSW, LCSW, RPT-S

Overview of Workshops:

November 11, 2021: Integrative Play Therapy for the Treatment of Childhood Abuse and Trauma

Day One's workshop will explore an integrative approach to using play therapy with victims of childhood abuse and trauma. Research and literature describing trauma's impact on the brain, treatment of posttraumatic stress, and trauma-informed treatment will be reviewed. The use of posttraumatic play and directive play therapy interventions will be discussed. Lecture, experiential activities, group discussion, & case examples will provide participants with a comprehensive learning experience.

November 12, 2021: Integrative Play Therapy for Sexually Traumatized Children and Adolescents

Day Two's workshop will emphasize using play therapy with victims of sexual abuse and trauma. Frameworks for conceptualizing the impact of sexual abuse, treatment components from evidence-based practice models, & play therapy will be integrated to create abuse-informed interventions that are developmentally appropriate & clinically sound. Attendees will receive a variety of directive play therapy interventions which address core components of sexual abuse treatment including psychoeducation, emotional expression, cognitive coping, & trauma narration. Lecture, experiential activities, group discussion, & case examples will provide participants with a comprehensive learning experience.

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