SATURDAY NOVEMBER 14 LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Saturday Special Symposium

Saturday Special Symposium

Creative Teletherapy Strategies & Virtual Interventions for Coping with COVID & Racial Injustice
Kendra Carlson, Art Therapist, MAAT, ATR-BC, Symposium Coordinator
Christian Bellissimo, LCSW, RPT
April Duncan, LCSW, RPT
Scott Giacomucci, DSW, LCSW, BCD, FAAETS, PAT
Brian Jantz, MA, MT-BC, LPMT
Suzi Tortora, EdD, BC-DMT, LCAT, LMHC, CMA
1, 4, 6, 8 

Objectives:
1. Identify 2 or more effective forms of play therapy using games and activities that have been successful with traumatized children of color.
2. Describe 2 or more self-care webinars for overworked frontline workers.
3. Apply 2 or more ways to engage pediatric inpatients whose healing journeys often reflect the chaos of our time.
4. List 2 or more online support for parents based on therapy practices.
5. Explain 2 or more methods to help clients grieve various losses through legacy digital artmaking.
6. State 2 or more ways to safely use art, dance/movement, music, play therapies and psychodrama, for providing responsible, inclusive, and adaptive work practices.

Potash, J., Kalmanowitz, D., Fung, I. Anand, S. & Miller, G. (2020): Art Therapy in Pandemics: Lessons for COVID-19, Art Therapy, DOI:10.1080/07421656.2020.1754047 Bellissimo, C. (2016). Universal Play Therapy: A Guide for Supporting Young Children’s Development. Princeton, NJ: Fairfalina Press.
Fiore, J. (2018). A pilot study exploring the use of an online pre-composed receptive music experience for students coping with stress and anxiety. Journal of music therapy, 55(4), 383-407. Moreno, J.L. (2019). The Autobiography of a Genius (E. Schreiber, S. Kelley, & S. Giacomucci, Eds.). United Kingdom: North West Psychodrama Association
Price, J., & Khubchandani, J. (2019, August). The changing characteristics of African-American adolescent suicides, 2001-2017. Journal of Community Health, 44(4), 756–763. https://doi-org.libproxy1.usc.edu/10.1007/s10900-019-00678-x

SATURDAY MASTER CLASSES

Assessing and Treating Suicidality Through Play Therapy & Creative Arts 
Leslie Baker, MFT, NCC, RPT-S
Mary Ruth Cross, MFT, NCC, RPT-S
1, 4, 11

Objectives:
1. Describe 3 risk factors and 3 warning signs to identify suicidal behavior in youth and adults in play therapy settings.
2. List 1 or more assessment tools for youth or adults coping with suicidal thoughts/ideation and/or suicidal behaviors that can be integrated into play therapy.
3. Describe 2 or more play therapy-based prevention strategies for youth & adults coping with suicidal thoughts/ideation and/or suicidal behaviors

Chu, C., Rogers, M. L., Gai, A., & Joiner, T. E. (2017). Role of Thwarted Belongingness and Perceived Burdensomeness in the Relationship between Violent Daydreaming and Suicidal Ideation in Two Adult Samples. Journal of Aggression, Conflict and Peace Research, 10(1), 11–23. http://doi.org/10.1108/JACPR-10-2016-0255
Kennebeck, S., & Bonin, L., (2018). Suicidal Ideation and Behavior in Children and Adolescents: Evaluation and Management. Retrieved from 2/27/2018 https://www.uptodate.com/contents/suicidal-ideation-and-behavior-in-children-and-adolescents-evaluation-andmanagement?search=suicidal%20ideation%20children&source=search_result&selectedTitle=1~150&usage_type=default&display_rank=1
Sher, L. (2020). The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on suicide rates, QJM: An International Journal of Medicine, , hcaa202, https://doi.org/10.1093/qjmed/hcaa202

SATURDAY MORNING SESSIONS

Embodying Artwork for Deepening, Resilience & Transformation
Linda Iannacone, MA, ART-BC
1, 4

Objectives:
1. Describe 3 techniques of intermodal creative therapies and how to use these with a variety of populations.
2. State 3 common theoretical principals between art therapy and psychodrama/sociodrama and how to make use of these connections in individual and group therapy.
3.  Name 2 or more ways to concretize and deepen insight in treatment through art and psychodramatic action.

Levine, E. G. & Levine, S. K. eds. (2017). New Developments in Expressive Arts Therapy. Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
Adderley, D., Kirk, K. & Weiner, R. eds. (2011). Sociodrama in a Changing World, Lulu.com
Kellogg, S. H. (2007). Transformational chairwork: Five ways of using therapeutic dialogues. NYSPA Notebook


Ethics Refresher and Roundtable (Morning)
Deb Brass, LCAT, ATR-BC
Laura Meyers, MA, ATR-BC, LCAT
1, 12 

Objectives:
1. Examine and describe the connection between their personal and professional ethical values, through participation in an “ethical compass” art-making activity.
2. Identify, discuss, and create an ethical guideline related to a case study scenario pertaining to Creative Arts Therapy tele-health practices.
3. Identify, discuss, and create an ethical guideline related to a case study scenario pertaining to Creative Arts Therapy tele-health practices.

Furman, L. R. (2013). Ethics in art therapy. [electronic resource] : challenging topics for a complex modality. Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
Hauck, J. M., & Ling, T. J. (2020). Applying Art Therapy Directives to Ethical Decision-Making. Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association, 37(1), 34–41.
Moon, B. L. (2015). Ethical Issues in Art Therapy: Vol. Third edition. Charles C Thomas


Facilitating Mindful Writing During Difficult Times: Body, Mind & Soul in Words
Marianela Medrano, Phd, LPC, CPT
1, 2, 4

Objectives:
1. Name at least 2 easy-to-follow practices that lead to equanimity and unbiased attitudes during times of difficulty.
2. List 1 or more ways to heal and stimulate new cell growth in the brain to improve memory, decrease tension, and foster introspection.
3. Identify 2 or more ways that writing gives "texture" to the inner experiences that are brought about by mindfulness and other contemplative practices.

Neff. K. (2018) The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook. New York: The Guilford Press
Whyte. D. (2020) The Three Marriages: Reimagining Work, Self, and Relationship. New York: River Heads Books.
A study in the journal Heart https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1860846/


Integrating a Verbal Facilitative Approach with Art Therapy Practice for Client Transformation
Coryn Nadeau, LCAT, ATR-BC, MA-AT
1, 6, 10 

Objectives:
1. Name 2 or more coaching strategies that help clients get to the source of their psychological pain, while maintaining a sense of empowerment.
2. List 3 different evocative art prompts that can be used with clients to enhance their work in treatment.
3. Define transformational coaching and describe its methodologies.

H.  Arkowitz, W.  Miller, & S. Rollnick. (2015)  Motivational Interviewing in the Treatment of Psychological Problems. (2nd ed.).  New York, NY: The Guilford Press.
 
K. Dobson, P. Hayes & A. Wenzel.  (2015) Cognitive Restructuring of Automatic Thoughts (DVD) American Psychological Association.
 
E. Aguilar. (2013). Art of Coaching. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass 


Movement-Based Play Therapy: Neurosequential Interventions for Working with Regulation & Attachment
Robyn Gobbel, LCSW, LMSW, RPT-S
1, 4, 10

Objectives:
1. Name the 3 components of the triune brain theory and how movement in play therapy can be a pathway into the lowest part.
2. Identify 3 play therapy-based movement activities that invite the client into regulation.
3. List 3 benefits of using movement-based play therapy for children with a history of developmental trauma.

Hong, R. & Mason, C. (2016). Becoming a Neurobiologically-Informed Play Therapist. The International Journal of the Association for Play Therapy. Vol. 25, No. 1, 35– 44
Gaskill, R. L., & Perry, B. D. (2014). The neurobiological power of play: Using the neurosequential model of therapeutics to guide play in the healing process. In C. A. Malchiodi & D. A. Crenshaw (Eds.), Creative arts and play therapy. Creative arts and play therapy for attachment problems (p. 178–194). Guilford Press.
Perry, Bruce (2011). Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics: Clinical Practice Tools. Psychoeducational Materials. The Child Trauma Academy.
Heller, C., & Taglialatela, L. A. (2018). Circus Arts Therapy® fitness and play therapy program shows positive clinical results. International Journal of Play Therapy, 27(2), 69.
Daniel, S. (2019). Loops and Jazz Gaps: Engaging the Feedforward Qualities of Communicative Musicality in Play Therapy with Children with Autism. The Arts in Psychotherapy , 65 , 101595. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aip.2019.101595

SATURDAY AFTERNOON SESSIONS

Containers for Grief, Memory, and Hope: Exploring the Sacred Space of the Shrine
Laura Bauder , MA, ATR
Charlotte Reed, MSW, MA, ATR-P
2, 6

Objectives:
1. Describe 3 ways that shrines have been used therapeutically in different cultures throughout history.
2. Name 3 characteristics that are involved in creating an effective ritual in treatment.
3. Identify 3 ways that using shrines for facilitating healing differs for working with individuals vs. communities.

Assaan-Anu, H. (2014). Shrine and alter: Establishing your personal sanctuary for spiritual awakening, self-improvement, and divine awakening. New York, NY: Anu Publishing.
Helbert, K. (2011). Creating shrines and altars for healing from grief. Retrieved from http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/shrine-altar-grief-healing/
Worden, J. W. (2002). Grief counseling and grief therapy: A handbook for the mental health practitioner. New York, NY: Springer Pub.


Ethics Refresher and Roundtable (Afternoon)
Deb Brass, LCAT, ATR-BC
Laura Meyers, MA, ATR-BC, LCAT
1, 12 

Objectives:
1. Name 2 or more connections between personal and professional ethical values, following participation in an “ethical compass” artmaking activity.
2. Identify and craft an ethical guideline related to a case study scenario related to creative arts therapy telehealth practices.
3. Identify, discuss, and create an ethical guideline related to a case study scenario pertaining to Creative Arts Therapy tele-health practices.

Furman, L. R. (2013). Ethics in art therapy. [electronic resource] : challenging topics for a complex modality. Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
Hauck, J. M., & Ling, T. J. (2020). Applying Art Therapy Directives to Ethical Decision-Making. Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association, 37(1), 34–41.
Moon, B. L. (2015). Ethical Issues in Art Therapy: Vol. Third edition. Charles C Thomas


Every Body, Every Size: Intuitive Eating & Political Art Therapy
Em Reim Ifrach, CEDCAT-S, REAT, ATR-BC, ATCS, LPC, NCC, RMT, CLAT
1, 5, 6

Objectives:
1. List the 5 principles of Health At Every Size and their application to eating disorder treatment and body image issues in working with clients in treatment.
2. Name the 10+ steps to integrating body neutrality into the treatment of eating disorders, poor body image, low self-esteem, and body dysmorphic thoughts.
3. Identify the 10 principles of Intuitive Eating and their application to eating disorder treatment and body image issues with clients.

Tribole, E., & Resch, E. (1996). Intuitive eating: a recovery book for the chronic dieter: rediscover the pleasures of eating and rebuild your body image. New York: St. Martins Paperbacks.
Bacon, L. (2010) Heath at every size: The surprising truth about your weight. Dallas, TX: BenBella Books.
Taylor, S. R. (2018). The body is not an apology: The power of radical self-love. Strawberry Holls, N.S.W.: Read How You Want


The Healing Power of Stones: Play Therapy Interventions that Rock!
Tammi Van Hollander, LCSW, RPT-S
5, 6

Objectives:
1. Describe 3 or more ways that using stones as props in play therapy can strengthen relationships, build empathy, and enhance resiliency to aid in the healing process.
2. Identify 3 or more play therapy and/or sand tray therapy interventions that integrate stones and can be used in clinical practice.
3. Name 1 or more ways that working with stones as props in play therapy and counseling can promote clinician mindfulness and self-care practice for clients 

Seymour, J. W. & Erdman, P. (1996). "Family play therapy using a resiliency model." International Journal Of Play Therapy, 5(1), 19-30. doi:10.1037/h0089353
Louv, Richard (2008). Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children From Nature-Deficit Disorder. Algonquin Books; Updated and Expanded edition.
Courtney & R. D. Nolan (Eds.). Touch in Child Counseling and Play Therapy: An Ethical and Clinical Guide (pp. 48-62). New York, NY: Routledge.
Budash, B & M. Fiore.(2020, March). Integrating play therapy and bibliotherapy: helping children find their words. Play Therapy Magazine: March 2020. pgs 24-27
Courtney, J. A. (2020). Healing child and family trauma through expressive and play therapies: Art, nature, storytelling, body & mindfulness. New York, NY: W.W. Norton & Company.
Mills, J. (2020). Culture, Metaphors and Play Therapy::Rainbows of Resilience in life’s storms. Play therapy Magazine. March 2020 Pgs 4-7
Swank, J. M., Walker, K. L. A., & Shin, S. M. (2020). Indoor nature-based play therapy: Taking the natural world inside the playroom. International Journal of Play Therapy, 29(3), 155–162.


From Playroom & Schoolroom to Courtroom: Essentials from a Counselor-Play Therapist-Police Officer
Dawnielle Robinson LPC, NCC, RPT, Missouri Certified Peace Officer
1, 4, 6

Objectives:
1. List 2 or more typical ways that child sexual abuse might display itself in the course of play therapy treatment.
2. Name 3 basic approaches to forensic interviewing that can be used to ensure that the play therapist is representing their discipline ethically and not unintentionally impeding potential investigations.
3. Identify 2 or more ways that a play therapist can set up a playroom to be forensically (as well as clinically) sensitive to clients of varying ages and developmental stages.

Child Maltreatment 2018. Published: January 2020. An Office of the Administration for Children & Families, a division of U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. This report presents national data about child abuse and neglect known to child protective services agencies in the United States during federal fiscal year 2018. Retrieved from: https://www.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/cb/cm2017.pd
Snyder, Howard, N. (2000, July). Sexual assault of young children as reported to law enforcement: victim, incident, and offender characteristics. Retrieved from: https://www.bjs.gov/content/pub/pdf/saycrle.pdf
Fang, X., et al. The economic burden of child maltreatment in the United States and implications for prevention. Child Abuse & Neglect (2012), doi:10.1016/j.chiabu.2011.10.006 Retrieved from: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0145213411003140
National Coalition to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation. (2012). National Plan to Prevent the Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children. Retrieved fromhttp://www.preventtogether.org/Resources/Documents/NationalPlan2012FINAL.pdf



Making Teletherapy a Relational Experience Using Creative Arts
Deirdre Cogan, ATR-BC, LPC, ATCS, CTP
Kate Stanley, MMT, MT-BC
1, 5, 6

Objectives:
1. Describe 2 differences between in-person and teletherapy sessions.
2. Identify 2 concepts about neuroception as it pertains to group dynamics.
3. Name 2 ways that music and art build connection and collaboration among group members.

Kaimal, G., Rattigan, M., Miller,  G. & Haddy, J. (2016).  Implications of nationaltrends in digital media use for art therapy. Journal of Clinical Art Therapy. 3(1)6. 
Levy, C.,  Spooner, H., Lee, J., Sonke, J., Myers, K., & Snow, E. (2017).  Telehealth-based creative arts therapy: Transforming mental and rehabilitation care for rural      veterans. The Arts in Psychotherapy, 57, 20-26.
Porges, S. W. (2017). The pocket guide to the polyvagal theory: The transformative power of feeling safe. W W Norton & Co.