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9th Annual
Conference
New York Association
for Play Therapy, Inc.
Albany Marriott
189 Wolf Road
Albany, NY 12205
April 25-26, 2008
“Harnessing the
Healing Powers of Heroes and Superheroes in Play Therapy with
Children, Teens and Adults”.
Lawrence
Rubin, Ph. D., RPT-S
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Come join us at the ninth Annual New York State
Conference focusing on play therapy techniques. Why should you attend?
Play therapy is a rapidly growing field of specialized psychotherapy
techniques and interventions for use with children and adults in a
variety of settings. This conference will offer participants the
opportunity to hear a renowned speaker. On Friday, April 25 and
Saturday, April 26 Dr. Lawrence Rubin, Ph.D., RPT-S, will present a two
day workshop entitled Harnessing the Healing Powers of Heroes and
Superheroes in Play Therapy with Children, Teens and Adults. The
Self-Esteem Shop will provide exclusive vendor services, selling the
latest in play therapy books, puppets, sand-tray miniatures and toys.
Who Should Attend? Social Workers, Psychologists, Family Therapists,
Psychiatrists, School Counselors, Child Life Specialists, Nurses,
Educators and Graduate Students.
Download in PDF format
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Who we are:
The Association for Play Therapy, Inc. (APT) is a
national organization dedicated to the advancement of play, play therapy
and credentialed play therapists. Founded in 1982, by Dr. Charles
Schaefer, APT it is comprised interdisciplinary members, from the US and
internationally, sharing a wide range of theoretical orientations. APT
defines play therapy as “the systematic use of a theoretical model to
establish an interpersonal process wherein trained play therapists use
the therapeutic powers of play to help clients prevent or resolve
psychosocial difficulties and achieve optimal growth and development.”
The New York Association for Play Therapy, Inc. is
a chartered state branch through the Association for Play Therapy.
Chartered in 1996, we are a non-profit, tax-exempt professional
organization offering specialized training and information on play
therapy. The New York Association for Play Therapy, Inc. was awarded
Gold Branch status in 2004 and 2006.
Our Goals Are:
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To provide ongoing professional development
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To provide training, research, and development of
materials to further the practice of play therapy
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To provide a forum for communication regarding play
therapy
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To inform and educate the general public and mental
health community about play therapy
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To encourage the participation of families in
children's play therapy
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To advocate for children and their families
Membership:
Includes all the benefits of being a
member of both the Association for Play Therapy as well as the New York
Association for Play Therapy.
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APT Quarterly
color magazine “Play Therapy”
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APT bi-annual
research journal (International Journal of Play Therapy)
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Discounts at APT
Annual International Conference and bookstore
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Eligibility for
play therapy Professional Malpractice Insurance
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Access to
brochures and articles
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Access to on-line
listing of APT-Approved provider training nationwide and listing of
graduate university and college play therapy courses nationwide.
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Access to
membership directory
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Distance Learning
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Eligible for
Research grants; Leadership Academy Training; Research and Student
Research Awards
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Access to
information on becoming a Registered Play Therapist or Registered
Play Therapist-Supervisor
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Quarterly State
newsletter
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Opportunities for
Free regional play therapy training with play therapy CE
certificates
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Discount at State
Annual Play Therapy Conference
Membership Requirements:
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Live or work in New York State
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Have a Master's or Doctorate or equivalent degree in a
mental health or related field (Full Member status with voting privileges)
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Be a student or an interested individual (Affiliate
with non-voting status)
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The Play Therapy Training Program
at SAGE
Play
is the language of children. History has shown us that an
effective way to help children in counseling is through the use of
play therapy. Play Therapy is defined as
“The systemic use of a theoretical
model to establish an interpersonal process wherein trained play
therapists use the therapeutic powers of play to help clients
prevent or resolve psychosocial difficulties and achieve optimal
growth and development”.
(APT, 2000). Requests for services
from clinicians who are trained in this modality have significantly
increased over the past years.
With this in mind The Sage Graduate
School offers Full and Half Day Play Therapy Workshops and
Introduction to Play Therapy and Advanced Play Therapy Courses.
Students who combine these workshops and classes are able to obtain
the 150 play therapy specific training hours required to become a
Registered Play Therapist within a year. These offerings can also
be taken in different combinations that best fit a participant’s
background, schedule and needs.
On April 25 and 26, 2008 the New
York Association’s for Play Therapy annual conference will be held
at the Albany Marriott. Lawrence Rubin, Ph.D., RPT-S will give a
two day training entitled “Harnessing the Healing Powers of Heroes
and Superheroes in Play Therapy with Children, Teens and Adults”.
We are also pleased to announce that
Brenda L. Bierdeman, Psy.D., CPT-P will be returning to SAGE in
2008. On Friday, November 7, 2008 Dr. Bierdeman will present a full
day workshop, from 9:00am- 4:30pm, entitled Hitchhiker's Guide to
Planet Earth: Tools for Kids Who Don't Fit In. This experiential
workshop will provide the participant with tips and techniques for
helping kids with ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and PDD cope with
the demands of living in the confusing and frustrating world of
planet earth.
For
more information on these trainings or the program
contact Mary Anne Assini at (518) 384-3060.
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to meet your needs to the best of our ability please take a few minutes to
download and complete the NY-APT Survey. Your responses will
be used to assist us with future planning. Thank you in advance for
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Becoming a Member:
Please print out and fill in the
Application Blank
Make checks in the appropriate amount payable to:
Association for Play Therapy, Inc.
Mail completed application and payment to:
Association for Play Therapy, Inc.
3198 Willow Avenue, Suite 110
Clovis, CA 93612 |
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For Further
Information Contact:
President
David A. Crenshaw, PhD, ABPP, RPT-S
dacrenshaw@frontiernet.net |
Listing of NY State
Training sites:
Visit the Association for Play Therapy
website (www.a4pt.org)
for up-to-date listings of play therapy training and courses by state.
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Photos from the 8th Annual Conference 2007 |
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