I Survived the APT Conference!

by | Oct 11, 2009 | Association for Play Therapy, Child Therapy, children self help, Eliana Gil, Jill Osborne, Play Therapy, play therapy workbooks, self esteem, trauma, Trauma Therapy

I Survived the APT Conference!

I went to the Association for Play Therapy Conference in Atlanta, GA last week. What a blast! I enjoyed several workshops, and lots of toy shopping. I even visited the Self Esteem Shop to find my book, Sam Feels Better Now: An Interactive Story for Children, sitting on the shelf. I met with colleagues, friends, and speakers. It reminded me of what I love about APT and play therapy.

Highlights of the conference included a plenary speaker, Dr. Eliana Gil who shared her journey to play therapy, the new Leadership Academy Graduates, and the presentation of the Key Awards, including, APT Service Award , Lifetime Achievement Award, Professional Education & Training Award , Public Education & Promotion Award, Research Award, and Student Research Award.


This was my first Association for Play Therapy National Conference, and I am looking forward to attending again in the future.