UAPT Annual Conference

“The Wizarding World of Play Therapy: Understanding Self as a Play Therapist Wizard”

With John Burr, LCSW, RPT-S™

September 13th and 14th, 2024

Scenic View Academy, Orem, Utah

Calling all witches, wizards, and play therapists! Are you ready to embark on a magical journey of self-discovery and therapeutic growth guided by the wonders of the wizarding world? This interactive workshop delves into the power of play therapy, using the beloved Harry Potter universe as a captivating lens to explore “self” as a play therapist.

Through playful exercises and thought-provoking discussions, you’ll:

• Wield the Wand of Self-Awareness: Explore personal strengths, values, and potential biases through play therapy exercises and reflections.

• Face your Personal Boggarts: Through creative exploration we will face our Boggarts together, unearthing core fears and anxieties that may interfere with your effectiveness as a play therapist.

• Embrace the Magic of Creativity and Innovation: Integrate playfulness and imagination into your therapeutic approach. Become aware of the magical powers of self-awareness in the here-and-now in the play therapy relationship.

• Celebrate the Diversity of Hogwarts: Foster inclusive therapeutic practices by examining diverse representations within the wizarding world and beyond.  Examine your own bias when working with little witches and wizards that belong to a different house.

So, get ready to make your own wand and join us on this transformative adventure where the Sorting Hat becomes a symbol of self-discovery, and the Room of Requirement represents the boundless potential within each of us. Remember, magic lies not just in spells and potions (play therapy techniques), but also in the connection we forge and the strength we find within ourselves. Let’s unlock the magic within and become the best play therapists we can be!

Note: This workshop is not endorsed by J.K. Rowling or Warner Bros but is endorsed by the ministry of the association for play therapy

The workshop explicitly incorporates principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout its content and delivery. The presenter will create an inclusive space for open dialogue and exploration of cultural considerations in play therapy. Participants will be encouraged to reflect on their own cultural identities and biases, fostering cultural humility and culturally responsive practices.

This conference offers:

12 Direct Contact CE’s

APT Approved Provider 98-036

12 contact NASW CE’s

Participant may choose to apply this training toward requirements for the RPT™ credential: Special Topics

Workshop Objectives

•  List personal strengths and weaknesses relevant to the therapeutic role as a play therapist.
•  Identify triggers for countertransference reactions and develop strategies for managing them constructively during a play therapy session.
• Explain how diversity, cultural identity and background influence play therapy relationships.
• Discuss the challenges and rewards of being a play therapist.
• Identify personal issues that can be potentially toxic to the therapeutic process.
• Identify and describe personal biases, values, and life experiences that influence interactions with play therapy clients.
• Explain the concepts of self as therapist and how they can be used to strengthen your skills as a play therapist.
• Identify unconscious conflicts and motivations for being a play therapist.

• Apply concepts of self of the therapist and discuss how they are essential factors in the therapeutic process.

Workshop Outline

• Day 1
• 8:00-8:30: Registration
• 8:30:11:00 – Instruction (2.5 hours) Self as play therapist theory. Experiential Exercises. Identifying personal strengths
• 11:00-11:15 break
• 11:15-12:00 Instruction (.45 min) Experiential. Exploring and identifying personal values and there impact as a play therapist
• 12:00-1:00 lunch
• 1:00-3:00 Instruction (2 hours) Experiential Exercises Exploring and identifying play therapist values continued
• 3:00-3:15 break
• 3:15-4:30 instruction (1.15 hours).  Experiential Exercises.  Unearthing fears and anxiety and the therapeutic play relationship
• Day 2
• 8:00-8:30: Registration
• 8:30:11:00 -Instruction (2.5 hours). Imagination and creativity as a play therapist. Experiential exercises
• 11:00-11:15 break
• 11:15-12:00 Instruction (.45 min) Self-awareness in the here and now. Delving into the power of play therapy to unlock emotional growth and personal transformation. Experiential Exercises
• 12:00-1:00 lunch
• 1:00-3:00 Instruction (2 hours) Understanding diversity and bias . Cultivate empathy and unconditional positive regard to facilitate self-acceptance and growth with your play therapy client’s. Experiential Exercises
• 3:00-3:15 break
• 3:15-4:30 instruction (1.15 hours). Embracing your potential and power as a play therapist and importance of the therapeutic relationship. Experiential Exercises

Prices:

Professional: $375

UAPT Member: $299

Student $199 flat rate

*UAPT is no longer offering group discounts. We encourage you to sign up to be a member of APT to receive discounts on UAPT trainings. www.a4pt.org.

Questions on how to purchase tickets can be directed to uaptsecretary1@gmail.com

APT Approved Provider 98-036

UAPT Cancellation Policy

Registration cancellations must be submitted to UAPT in writing. The Conference fees, minus a $75 administrative charge, will be refunded only if the request is postmarked, or emailed to utahplaytherapy@gmail.com, 30 days prior to the conference or workshop. Registration refunds will not be made within 30 days prior to the conference or workshop.   No refunds will be given to parties who register but do not attend. Registrations may be transferred to another person without penalty only if original registrant notifies UAPT.

UAPT reserves the right to cancel this conference in the event of unforeseen circumstances.  If such occurs, UAPT will attempt to notify registrants at least 10 calendar days prior to the conference and refund all registration, workshop, continuing education fees.