CE by the Sea

THIS WORKSHOP WILL MOST LIKELY BE OFFERED AGAIN IN MAY 2009.
PLEASE CONTACT DR. VANFLEET FOR MORE INFORMATION IN THE MEANTIME.

It’s Only Natural: Exploring the “Play” in Play Therapy

April 29 – May 5, 2007

Presenters:
Risë VanFleet, Ph.D., RPT-S,
Heidi Kaduson, Ph.D., RPT-S,
Cynthia Caparosa Sniscak, LPC, RPT-S
For information about the presenters, please visit our Presenters page.

OUR 7th YEAR. . .
Join us on the Outer Banks of North Carolina in early May 2006 for a week of play therapy training and oceanside fun!

Space is limited and this experience is wonderful, so sign up soon...
Limited to 10-15 participants.
First come, first served basis.
21 CE credits with option to earn 27 at no additional cost

Dates:
April 29 – May 5, 2006

Description:
What better environment to learn than against the relaxing background of the beautiful Outer Banks? Lodging will be in two beautiful oceanfront beach houses in which we will also hold the workshops. Lodging for the entire week ranges from only $500 to $575. This includes a generous continental breakfast plus access to kitchen facilities, hot tubs, and a private pool! Rooms are private with only minimal bathroom sharing for a few of the rooms.

Participants will earn a total of 21 CE credits, with 6 additional credits optional. Dr. VanFleet, Dr. Kaduson, and Ms. Sniscak will each lead segments of the workshop, and enjoyable small group activities will help participants master what they have learned.

Mornings and an evening are devoted to workshops; afternoons and remaining evenings are yours for the beach, pool, exploring the historical and natural beauty of the Outer Banks, fishing, shelling, shopping, or using the large "sand tray"--the beach--just outside our doors!

Workshop Description:
This workshop explores the importance of “play” in play therapy through a series of brief lectures, videos, and experiential activities. First, participants examine the value of play through examples in the natural world (e.g., animal play and cross-species play) as well as human play in different cultures and through history. The implications of this strong, natural “drive to play” are evaluated from multidisciplinary perspectives for the practice of play therapy. Play therapy dogs will be on-site to illustrate the use of animals in conjunction with play therapy. Next, participants experience “play therapy through the arts.” This segment shows participants how to integrate play therapy with various expressive and artistic media. Finally, participants will explore the stages and purposes of children’s play development, using play therapy methods appropriate for each. Creativity, spontaneity, and playfulness in play therapy are emphasized through many experiential activities during the week-long training program.

Participants in this training will learn how to. . .

. . . talk in an informed way with other professionals and parents about the value of play and play therapy, based on current multidisciplinary research

. . . incorporate artistic and natural media fully into their play therapy

. . . conduct new play therapy interventions matched to children’s overall developmental level & stage of play development

. . . enhance their own playfulness & creativity in play therapy

Who Should Attend/Prerequisites:
This intermediate/advanced workshop is designed for mental health professionals who have basic understanding and experience with play therapy. Prior knowledge of nondirective and directive play therapy is encouraged.

Special Needs:
We are committed to making workshops accessible to everyone. Please contact us if you have special needs.

Training Methods:
It’s Only Natural: Exploring the ‘Play’ in Play Therapy is limited to 10-15 participants. Brief lectures, videos, case examples, and many experiential activities will be used to enhance learning. The learning environment is relaxed, comfortable, and playful.

Learning Objectives:
Participants in this training will be able to. . .

• Talk in an informed way with other professionals and parents about the value of play and play therapy, based on current multidisciplinary research.
• Explain at least 3 benefits of using animals in play therapy.
• Conduct at least 5 new play therapy interventions matched to children’s overall developmental level & stage of play development.
• Incorporate natural media into their play therapy repertoire.
• Develop new play therapy methods for use with their clients.

Continuing Education:
21-27 continuing education credits will be awarded to participants who attend the entire training. Please visit the CE page for detailed information on continuing education credits. Confirmation letters will include information on ways to earn additional CE credits for this training.

Schedule (approximate):

DAY	TIME	ACTIVITY
Sunday	5:30 pm - 7:00 pm	Check-in
	7:00 pm - 9:00 pm	Reception
		Workshop
Monday	8:30 am - 12:45 pm	Workshop
Tuesday	8:30 am - 12:45 pm	Workshop
Wednesday	8:30 am - 11:00 pm	Workshop
	6:00 pm - 8:30 pm	Workshop
Thursday	8:30 am - 12:45 pm	Workshop
Friday	8:30 am - 10:30 am	Workshop
Saturday	by 9:30 am	Checkout

Presenter Information:
To learn more about the presenters (VanFleet, Kaduson, & Sniscak), please visit the Presenters page of this website.

Location:
Frisco, North Carolina. This is located along Route 12 on Hatteras Island. This is just a few miles north of the town of Hatteras and the free car ferry to Ocracoke Island, and a few miles south of Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. It takes approximately 1.5 hours to drive to Frisco from Kitty Hawk. The nearest major airport is Norfolk, VA. If flying, you'll want to rent a car to get to Frisco as well as for sightseeing while there.

Weather:
The weather on the Outer Banks can be variable at this time of year, but is generally very good. Daily temperature highs range from the 60s to the 90s. During previous years, we had sunny, warm days in the 80s, with just a couple days of drizzle or rain. The ocean temperature is brisk, but usually warm enough for swimming. Although we can't guarantee the weather, it should be warm and nice while we're there. More detailed information about attire is included with confirmation packets.

Fees & Cancellation Policies ($US):

• Regular Registration Fee (due 8 weeks prior): $550
• EARLY BIRD Fee (fully paid 10 weeks prior): $450

Registrations are accepted on a first-come-first-served basis. The workshop is limited to 10-15 participants. A $100 nonrefundable deposit is required to hold a seat for this workshop. Full payment of the balance is required by 2/15/07.

Lodging fees are $535 for the week and include a private single room, minimally-shared or private bath, and a generous continental breakfast each day, access to a full kitchen, access to all house amenities (laundry, hot tub, pool, game room, etc.). (If our site costs are raised for 2007, we will know in January 2007 and will inform you of a slight additional fee not to exceed a total of $565.) A nonrefundable deposit of $100 for lodging fees is due by 1/15/07, with the balance due by 3/1/07.

The cancellation policy for the workshop registration fee:
$100 is nonrefundable. Written cancellations prior to 2/15/07 forfeit only the $100. Written cancellations between 2/15 and 4/1 are subject to an additional $150 processing fee, with the balance being refunded. We regret that no refunds can be given within the month preceding the workshop. Substitutions are permitted, with written notification to the Family Enhancement & Play Therapy Center.

The cancellation policy for the lodging fee:
$100 is nonrefundable. For written cancellations received after 4/1/07, a full refund of the remaining lodging fee will be available if your seat can be filled by another person. If not, we reserve the right to assess an additional $100 processing fee. Although consideration will certainly be given to actual emergencies, we must be able to meet our obligation to the lodging site.

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