Lipscomb University Center for Play Therapy & Expressive Arts Spring Conference Presents:
Introduction to Sandtray and Expressive Arts
About
This experiential training is designed for mental health professionals and graduate students interested in learning how to incorporate the therapeutic powers of play into counseling with teenagers and adults. The presenters will provide foundational knowledge for facilitating sandtray and other expressive art approaches. Participants will be introduced to materials and protocols for facilitating sandtray and expressive art sessions along with multiple opportunities for hands-on practice.
Date
February 17-18, 2023, from 9:00am-4:30pm
Location: Ezell 301 (#2 on campus map)
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Event Details
Costs:
Professionals: $300
Lipscomb Alumni: $200
Lipscomb Students: $50
Continuing Education:
Continuing Education: 12 Live In-Person Contact CEs (6 per day) approved by NBCC and APT
APT Approved Provider # 15-409
NBCC ACEP # 4585
Lipscomb University, Department of Psychology, Counseling, and Family Science has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 4585. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Lipscomb University, Department of Psychology, Counseling, and Family Science is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
Daily Schedule:
Daily Schedule:
8:30 - 9:00 - Check-In (onsite registration not available)
9:00 - 10:30 - Instructional Time
10:30 - 10:45 - BREAK
10:45 - 12:15 - Instructional Time
12:15 - 1:15 - LUNCH
1:15 - 2:45 - Instructional Time
2:45 - 3:00 - BREAK
3:15 - 4:30 - Instructional Time
Snacks will be provided. On-campus lunch options will be available, or participants are welcome to bring their own.
Prerequisites:
All participants must have earned a master’s degree or higher in a mental health profession or be a current student in good standing in a mental health related graduate training program. No prior play therapy training or clinical experience is required.
Materials:
All required materials will be provided for participants to use during the conference. Participants are encouraged to bring their own art supplies, sandtray, and/or miniatures, if desired.
Instructors:
Kasie Lee, PhD, LPC-MHSP, NCC, RPT-S, is an assistant professor in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program at Lipscomb University and director of the Center for Play Therapy and Expressive Arts. Dr. Lee completed a master's degree in human development counseling at Vanderbilt University and doctoral degree in counseling at the University of North Texas where she specialized in play therapy. Dr. Lee is a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor and approved by the Center for Play Therapy at UNT as a trainer and supervisor for mental health professionals seeking certification as Child-Centered Play Therapists and Child-Parent Relationship Therapists.
Damian McClintock, PhD, LPC(TX), RPT, is an assistant professor in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program at Lipscomb University. Dr. McClintock completed his master’s degree in counseling at East Tennessee State University with a specialization in couple and family therapy and a doctoral degree in counseling at the University of North Texas with a specialization in play therapy. Dr. McClintock is certified by the Center for Play Therapy at UNT as a Child-Centered Play Therapy Trainer and Child-Parent Relationship Therapy Trainer.
Objectives:
Day 1
Introduction to Sandtray Therapy
Participants will be able to:
- Describe developmental rationale for incorporating therapeutic powers of play into counseling with teenagers and adults
- Explain ethical considerations for incorporating play therapy and expressive arts into counseling
- Describe rationale for incorporating sandtray into counseling with teenagers and adults
- Select appropriate materials, including various types of sand, trays, and miniatures for facilitating sandtray sessions
- Display trays, miniatures, and other materials in a manner conducive to the therapeutic use of sandtray
- Understand protocol for facilitating and processing a sandtray session with a teenager or adult client
Day 2
Introduction to Expressive Arts in Counseling
Participants will be able to:
- Understand the variety of expressive art mediums (visual art, music/sound, dance/movement, drama/improvisation, writing/storytelling, and play) that can be utilized with teenagers and adults
- Describe the importance of intentionally offering theoretically-informed expressive art interventions based on an individual client’s needs and interests
- Select appropriate materials, including various types of art mediums, for facilitating expressive techniques
- Display art supplies and other materials in a manner conducive to the therapeutic use of expressive arts
- Understand protocol for facilitating and processing an expressive art technique with a teenager or adult client
- Implement at least 3 expressive art techniques with teenagers and adults experiencing a variety of mental health concerns
Cancellations & refunds: Participants who request a refund prior to the beginning of the conference will be offered a full refund. No-shows will not receive a refund or CE credit. Attendees are expected to be present for the entire duration of the training day. CEs will only be awarded for actual time in attendance.