Happy New Year!
Best wishes to everyone and to the work you do. Online information and registration for APTA's upcoming workshops and the conference with Terry Kottman will be available soon.
Spring Conference: Terry Kottman - May 7 & 8, 2010
Calgary: Greenwood Inn
Terry Kottman (Phd) is a leading expert in the practice and teaching of play therapy techniques. She founded the Encouragement Zone, a centre for Play Therapy training and supervision. Dr. Kottman was previously Professor of Counselor Education at the University of Northern Iowa and University of North Texas. She illustrates techniques in play therapy, adventure therapy, and activity-based counseling, through case examples, lectures, and experiential workshops, and has written numerous articles and books on play therapy for children and adolescents.
Drama Therapy: An Introduction
March 26th, 2010
Calgary
This workshop will offer an introduction to drama therapy techniques and uses in children's counseling and therapy. Further details to come.
Art Therapy: Enhancing Professional & Personal Practice -
date to be announced. Stay tuned...
Come immerse yourself in art for a day! This one-day workshop will examine art processes from a cultural, clinical and personal perspective. Participants will engage in an art activity to deepen their personal and professional practice and will be provided case examples of at-risk children who have engaged in an art therapy process. No previous art experience or talent is required for this workshop. The day will also draw upon drama therapy techniques, breath & bodywork and a guided meditation. Please wear comfortable clothing that you can make art and move in.
Presented by Allan Rosales, M.A. (Art Therapy) and Jenne Newman, MA, CCC