The IL-APT Annual Conference offers a comprehensive training opportunity for mental health professionals and students, focusing on play therapy techniques and inclusive practices. Attendees can participate in workshops covering Adlerian play therapy, art techniques, and support for LGBTQ+ youth. The conference provides a platform for networking and professional development, with sessions designed to enhance therapeutic skills and multicultural competence. The agenda includes workshops on Adlerian play therapy, creative inclusive spaces for LGBTQ+ youth, and supervision in play therapy, offering a blend of theoretical and practical insights.
Mental Health Conferences
2025 IL-APT Conference
The IL-APT Annual Conference is a two-day event for mental health practitioners and graduate students, held in Oak Park, IL, with both in-person and virtual attendance options.
Conference Overview
Some quick details about this conference.
Time and Place
Maybe the most important details of the conference.
Conference Dates: February 7–8, 2025
Location: Nineteenth Century Charitable Association
City/State: Oak Park, Illinois
Address: 178 Forest Ave, Oak Park, IL 60301
Event Format: hybrid
Conference Organizer
This organization is hosting this conference.
Illinois Association for Play Therapy
This is the group that put together this event.
Schedule and Agenda
It's important to know what is planned.
Day One includes registration, a continental breakfast, morning and afternoon training sessions. Day Two includes a similar schedule with a provided lunch and the IL-APT Annual Business Meeting.
Notable Speakers
These folks will be speaking at the conference.
Kim Feeney
Kim Feeney is a Licensed Independent Social Worker and Registered Play Therapist Supervisor based in Davenport, IA, specializing in Adlerian play therapy and sandtray therapy.
Cameron Houin
Cameron Houin is the Director of the Counselor Education department at Viterbo University, focusing on diversity and social justice in counselor education.
Brittany Massengale Houin
Brittany Massengale Houin is an Assistant Professor of Counselor Education at Viterbo University, specializing in integrating play therapy and expressive arts into clinical practice.
Gloria M. Cockerill
Gloria M. Cockerill is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor, specializing in attachment and family systems.
Sonya Lorelle
Sonya Lorelle is a Clinical Professor at Northwestern University, focusing on play therapy and international counseling.
CEU Details
Here's information on Continuing Education Units (or CEUs).
CEs are available for Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Social Workers specific to Play Therapy with 6 CEs offered for each day of attendance.
Hotel Information
You need somewhere to stay! (Unless you live relatively close.)
The Carelton of Oak Park offers discounted rates for conference attendees. It is located at 1110 Pleasant Street, Oak Park, Illinois 60302.
Other Links and Information
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