Virtual Annual State Conference 2021

Movies and Music and Play Therapy, Oh My! - Lisa Remey M.Ed, LPC-S, NCC, IPT-CST, Registered Play Therapy-Supervisor™

Ever notice the power of music and movie themes and wondered how to incorporate them into your play therapy sessions? This session will provide an overview of cinema therapy and music therapy as it applies to the play therapy approach. It has long been acknowledged from ancient cultures that music and storytelling has played a role in teaching, healing and nurturing. This session is designed to help play therapists discover how to bridge metaphors and symbols found in movies and songs into the play therapy process. The presenter will discuss how different theoretical frameworks can be utilized to process movies and music in addition to describing specific directive play therapy interventions. Common themes found in play therapy session will be explored such as loss, anger, rejection, self-concept, goal attainment and courage. Participants will explore how the foundations of cinema therapy and music therapy helps clients discover their strength, gain new perspective and promotes social-emotional intelligence that in turn builds connection, communication, self-awareness and increased understanding. Participants will increase their ability to effectively utilize movie and music themes and play techniques as an effective treatment approach. After his experiential session, attendees will have increased ability to select and integrate movies and music into their play therapy sessions.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: After attending this workshop, participants will be able to:

1. Summarize the fundamentals of cinema therapy and music therapy as it applies to play therapy.
2. Identify how to incorporate metaphors and symbols found in movies and music in the play therapy process.
3. Describe how play therapy interventions combined with movies & music is an effective treatment approach

Session limited to 40 participants. | Foundational

PRESENTER BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION: Lisa Remey MEd, LPC-S, Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor™ works with preschoolers, children and adolescents in New Braunfels, Texas.  She has over 20 years’ experience serving children and families in various settings including schools, agencies, military communities, and private practice.

WORKSHOP LOCATION: This will be a virtual meeting. Participants will be awarded CONTACT CE after successful completion of a post test. Participants must be visible throughout the presentation. Due to COVID-19 health concerns, this one-time online event has been approved by APT for 3 CONTACT CE Hours.

If you want Continuing Education, you must register separately. Continuing Education is available for $25. You only need to register ONCE, which will be valid for all sessions scheduled during the virtual conference.

*Continuing Education:

• A single fee is applicable to all workshops you attend if you meet CE requirements.
• You must attend via Zoom with your video on & face visible for the entire workshop.
• You must set your Zoom name to match your Registration & State License
• You must pass a Post Test with 80% by 2/27/2021.

HANDOUTS: Our policy is to email all handouts. Please include a valid email address with your registration to receive the handouts.

PHOTO RELEASE: By registering for this conference, you are giving permission for MIAPT to use any photographs (screenshots) that are taken at the event containing your likeness for as long as MIAPT deems appropriate and desirable. Photographs may be used on the MIAPT website, social media pages, and/or newsletter for any purpose. By completing the registration, you are also consenting to waive any rights to the photographs indefinitely. If you do not wish to have your photo used, it is your responsibility to notify Angelita Valdez at registration of your request to be omitted.

CANCELLATION POLICY: If you notify MIAPT you are canceling, and we are able to fill your spot, you will receive a refund for the registration fee minus $25 administrative fee. Cancellation requests must be made in writing.

Michigan Association for Play Therapy: MIAPT is a professional organization striving to advance the theory and practice of play therapy through activities such as conferences, seminars, and networking in order to serve the mental health needs of Michigan children, families, schools and communities. For more information on the Conference visit our website at www.miapt.org.

Attendance Monitoring: Attendance monitoring is achieved through participants keeping video feed turned on at all times with participant's face visible, signing the CE Application Form which attests adherence to attendance monitoring.

Play Therapy Credit: To receive APT CE credit, participants must complete and achieve a passing score of a post-quiz. Questions regarding CE credit, the program, learning objectives, or grievance issues, contact The Institute at instconted@aol.com.

CONTINUING EDUCATION: This workshop for mental health professionals is co-sponsored by the MI Assn. Play Therapy and the Institute for Continuing Education. CE credit is offered for the disciplines listed below. Full attendance is required for the sessions in which you participate. The CE processing fee is $25 and requires a separate registration to MIAPT. CE verification is mailed to attendees following the program. If you have questions regarding CE credit, please contact The Institute at: instconted@aol.com.  

NOTE:  It is the responsibility of attendees to determine if CE credit offered by The Institute for Continuing Education meets the regulations of their state licensing/certification board.

NOTE: Do not submit the CE processing with your completed CE packet. MIAPT will supply The Institute for Continuing Education with a listing of participants who paid the fee to MIAPT with registration.

Psychology: The Institute is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Institute maintains responsibility for the program. Counseling:  The Institute is recognized as a provider of continuing education by the Ohio Board Social Work and Counseling, provider RCS 030001.  NBCC credit is not offered. Social Work: The Institute for Continuing Education is recognized as a provider of continuing education by the Ohio Board of Social Work and Counseling, Provider RCS 030001. Marriage/Family Therapy: The Institute is recognized by the Ohio Board MFT, Provider RTX 100501. Play Therapy: The Institute for Continuing Education is approved by The Association for Play Therapy to sponsor continuing education specific to play therapy. The Institute maintains responsibility for the program. APT Approved Provider 98-040. Nursing: The Institute for Continuing Education is an approved continuing education provider by the California Board of Nursing, Provider CEP 12646.  It is the responsibility of nurses to check with their state board to determine if CE credit issues by an approved provider of the CA Board of Nursing, meet regulations of their board.

ADA/Section 504: If you have special needs, please contact mymiapt@gmail.com.

Skill Level: All skill levels

CE Packets are accepted by MAIL only. Email packets will not be accepted. A complete CE packet should include: 1) CE Application form; 2) Attendance Log; 3) Completed Evaluation Form for the session you attend. Mail Packets to: The Institute for Continuing Education, PO Box 1369, Fairhope, AL 36533.