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UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

Course: Level One Theraplay & MIM

Presenter: Gloria Cockerill, LCSW, RPT-S

Theraplay is a child-centered, adult-led model of play therapy. Participants in this training will learn how to support caregivers to build a healthy relationship with their child through predictable, fun, connected play activities. Strong parent-child relationships serve as a foundation for the child’s self regulation, which allows the child to develop optimally and build resilience. After completing training, participants will have the skill and experience to begin applying Theraplay principles in their work with children and families. Participants will have the opportunity to deepen their knowledge by joining the Theraplay community through observation of supervision sessions and participation in networking workshops.

BP Energy Center (Alder/Cottonwood Room)

1014 Energy CT

Anchorage, Alaska 99508

8:30 - 4:30 AM AKST

25 CEUs

AKAPT Fall Conference Series

Cary M. Hamilton, LMHCS, RPTS™, CMHS, NCC, CDWF

September 18-19th 2025

MEGAN ROOM

6591 A ST, ANCHORAGE, AK 99518

You can register for each training separately or register for them all together and get a 20% discount!

Theraplay Institute

June 9th-12th

  • Day One

    The Healing Magic of Play: Nervous System Regulation Through Play Therapy for All

    Sept 18th 9:00am-4:00pm

    PLAY IS A MAGICAL EXPERIENCE FOR CHILDREN, AND NEUROSCIENCE SHOWS THAT THIS MAGIC IS DEEPLY ROOTED IN HOW PLAY REGULATES THE NERVOUS SYSTEM AND FOSTERS HEALING. THIS 6-HOUR WORKSHOP, DESIGNED FOR PLAY THERAPISTS, WILL EXPLORE "THE HEALING MAGIC OF PLAY" THROUGH A NEURODIVERSITY-AFFIRMING LENS, EMPHASIZING THE CONNECTION BETWEEN PLAY, BRAIN DEVELOPMENT, AND NERVOUS SYSTEM REGULATION. THE SESSION WILL HIGHLIGHT HOW THE NEUROBIOLOGICAL PROCESSES ACTIVATED DURING PLAY CAN BE HARNESSED TO PROMOTE HEALING IN ALL CHILDREN. IT WILL ALSO FOCUS ON HOW THE NEUROSEQUENTIAL MODEL OF THERAPEUTICS OFFERS A FRAMEWORK FOR TAILORING INTERVENTIONS TO THE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS OF EACH CHILD.

    6 CEU

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  • Day Two - Part One

    Play Therapy Supervision Skills and Methods

    Sept 19th 9:00am-12:00pm

    IT IS CRUCIAL PLAY THERAPY SUPERVISORS ARE PREPARED TO PROVIDE PLAY THERAPY SUPERVISION GROUNDED IN A SUPERVISION THEORY FRAMEWORK. IN THIS SESSION, PLAY THERAPY SUPERVISORS WILL LEARN TO PROVIDE ETHICAL AND THEORETICALLY GROUNDED PLAY THERAPY SUPERVISION WITH TARGETED SKILLS AND METHODS.

    LEVEL: ADVANCED

    3 CEU

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  • Day two - Part Two

    Affirming Treatment Planning in Play Therapy

    Sept 19th 1:00-4:00pm

    IN THE EVOLVING LANDSCAPE OF MENTAL HEALTH CARE, EFFECTIVE TREATMENT PLANNING IS CRUCIAL FOR ACHIEVING POSITIVE THERAPEUTIC OUTCOMES, PARTICULARLY IN PLAY THERAPY. THIS DYNAMIC 3-HOUR WORKSHOP, "AFFIRMING TREATMENT PLANNING IN PLAY THERAPY," OFFERS MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDERS AN INTEGRATIVE APPROACH TO TREATMENT PLANNING THAT HONORS THEORETICAL ORIENTATION, CULTURAL HUMILITY, AND NEURODEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS WHILE SATISFYING INSURANCE AND MEDICAL MODEL STANDARDS. PARTICIPANTS WILL EXPLORE HOW TO NAVIGATE THE COMPLEXITIES OF CASE CONCEPTUALIZATION, GOAL SETTING, AND OBJECTIVE MEASUREMENT THROUGH A CULTURALLY SENSITIVE AND DEVELOPMENTALLY INFORMED LENS. DRAWING FROM EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES, THIS SESSION EMPHASIZES CREATING FLEXIBLE, GOAL-FOCUSED TREATMENT FRAMEWORKS THAT BALANCE STRUCTURE AND FLUIDITY, ALLOWING THERAPISTS TO MEET EACH CHILD’S UNIQUE NEEDS. ATTENDEES WILL LEARN HOW TO EFFECTIVELY USE THEORETICAL MODELS, INCLUDING BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL FRAMEWORKS, AND INCORPORATE CULTURAL HUMILITY AND NEUROBIOLOGICAL INSIGHTS TO DEVELOP PLANS THAT RESONATE WITH CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. THROUGH CASE STUDIES, GROUP DISCUSSIONS, AND PRACTICAL EXERCISES, PARTICIPANTS WILL GAIN THE SKILLS TO FORMULATE AFFIRMING AND EFFECTIVE TREATMENT PLANS THAT FOSTER CHILDREN'S EMOTIONAL HEALING, RESILIENCE, AND GROWTH. THIS WORKSHOP IS IDEAL FOR CHILD THERAPISTS, PLAY THERAPISTS, AND MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS SEEKING TO ENHANCE THEIR PRACTICE WITH COMPREHENSIVE, ETHICALLY SOUND, AND CULTURALLY INFORMED TREATMENT PLANNING STRATEGIES.

    3 CEU

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