Event & Continuing Education
Upcoming Events
Dr Steen is presenting at the National Association of Play Therapy on October 17th!
Dr. LeAnne Steen and Dr. Kimberly King will be presenting on the "Guardians of Play: Tech-Smart Protection for Children in Play Therapy".
This presentation will discuss specific themes and play behaviors in play therapy that may indicate a child’s dangerous use of technology. These themes were gathered from an extensive questionnaire sent to APT members. Play therapists will be able to identify strategies for addressing therapeutic themes that emerge during sessions. Resources to support parents will also be provided. Level: Intermediate Primary Area(s): Special Topics Play Therapy Competencies Addressed: Clinical Skills | Professional Engagement Content Focus: Trauma Theoretical Basis: Humanistic/Relationship
The Annual APT International Conference features more than 90 workshops and offers up to 40 hours of continuing education. This six-day experience provides meaningful learning opportunities for every stage of your play therapy career.
Earn CE credits for licensure and play therapy credentialing while deepening your expertise in: • Current play therapy research and core theoretical foundations. • Practical, hands-on techniques you can use immediately in clinical practice. • Strengthening therapeutic relationships with children and families through play.
Previous Events
Dr. LeAnne Steen hosted an upcoming workshop—"Working with Caregivers in Child Counseling and Play Therapy: A Systemic Approach from Engagement to Termination" on Friday, May 29th! Register and pay using the QR code on the flyer below.
Dr. LeAnne Steen hosted two workshops on Saturday, December 6th! The first workshop, Trauma Informed Play Therapy for Children and Adolescents (and Adults!), will be from 9:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Then, she will be presenting a second workshop for Professionals and New Professionals: Expressive Arts Play Therapy Supervision for Facilitating Clinical Insight & Supervisee Wellness. The second workshop will be from 1:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. These workshops will be at Loyola's Broadway Activities Center (BAC) at 501 Pine St, New Orleans, LA 70118.
Tickets can be bought here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScZzB-fx-qRvFPOHCnjOdL420biDiZMYD1cMnc4Px7qRwrvCQ/viewform?fbclid=IwY2xjawNI2hFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFjN01Qb2xhd0hFbmYxZ0lUAR4Xwt7uQ5aSYmtMB43Mq1iuo6i5wi6dnoTXE-kATQbOMKsiW8mrUmxSa4ir9A_aem_zUu3nmk9a-joJ4j6SpfgjQ
The Play Therapy Center and the Loyola Center for Counseling and Education are happy to announce that we are hosting Robert Grant's AutPlay Training! Information for this event is listed below, and tickets can be bought here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a
The Loyola University New Orleans Play Therapy Center proudly hosted this year's Louisiana Association for Play Therapy Conference on March 2nd and 3rd!
Current Students and Alumni Gathered at the Conference to Take a Picture with Dr. Steen!
Conference Volunteers from Loyola's Counseling Department all gathered for a photo! From left to right:
Emilie Blecker, Sarah Harrs, Ivy Fitzgerald, Mikaela Goode, Hannah Smith
Please check out our Facebook and Instagram for news about any upcoming events!
The Play Therapy Center Coordinated with the LCCE in hosting the Balanced Mind & Body Event
On June 9th, 2023 Dr. Steen hosted her workshop on "Expressive Play Therapy for Mental Health Professionals: Drama, Movement, Art"
March 3rd and 4th 2023, Loyola students and alumni gather for a photo at the 2023 Louisiana Association for Play Therapy
June 10th, 2022 Loyola Hosted a Continuing Education Workshop on Complex Trauma in Play Therapy, presented by Dr. Franc Hudspeth
