Pennsylvania Association for
Play Therapy Annual Conference

Morning Speakers

1. Barry Ginsberg, Ph.D.
   Empathic Attunement in a Secure Context: A Filial Program of Recovery from Abuse and Neglect
   The key to recovery from child abuse and neglect is to help children, parents, and families reestablish a secure, stable, and emotionally attached relationship system. This workshop presents an effective approach incorporating home play sessions involving all family members.
    
2. Betsy Craft, MSW, LCSW, RPT-S
   Expressive Play Therapy with Adolescents and Adults
   The use of expressive art and play therapies with adolescents and adults will be explored. Expressive art therapies include the use of visual and manual arts, play, sand therapies, drama, movement, and writing (poems and journaling).
    
3. Theresa Glatthorn, Psy.D, RPT-S
   Relationship Metaphors: Post Traumatic Play in the Therapeutic Relationship
   This workshop will cover case examples and role plays, how post traumatic play metaphors often present in the dynamics of the therapeutic relationship. Discussion will cover identifying the metaphors as well as therapeutic responses to those metaphors.

Afternoon Speakers

1. Yvonne Reedy, Ph.D, RPT-S
   Marta Moore, Ph.D
   Developmental Issues in Play Therapy
   An examination of children's development across ages and domains. Suggestions will be given for adapting surroundings and toys for various ages. Comparisons will be made between play of typical children and abused children.
    
2. Lori Fedorczyk, M.S., LPC
   Leslie Harne, LPC
   Use of Technology in Play Therapy
   Technology is becoming increasingly integrated into the therapeutic medium. This workshop focuses on the need for counselors to have increased understanding of how technology has replaced traditional modes of play in the everyday lives of our clients.
    
3. Erika Surkin, S.Ed., RPT-S
   Stories in the Sand
   Stories in the Sand is a combination of sand tray, floor play techniques, and digital technology. The client and play therapist create a "book" which allows them to capture and build upon the emotional experience from one session to the next. The book is useful for many purposes; for the therapist, it is a convenient and clear record of the client's progress and clinical issues; for the client, it is a personal and powerful creation that may become a source of pride and a record of accomplishment. Through didactic presentation of the underlying theories, process, and interpretation, participants will learn how to create the books, see examples of client creations, and learn how this application enriches the play therapy process.