Mental Health Conferences

Michigan Association for Play Therapy - Annual State Conference 2025

The Michigan Association for Play Therapy's Annual State Conference 2025 will be held in Lansing, MI, focusing on play therapy techniques and cultural humility. This in-person event will feature workshops and networking opportunities.

Conference Overview

Some quick details about this conference.

The Michigan Association for Play Therapy's Annual State Conference 2025 is designed to enhance the skills of play therapists by integrating neurobiology and cultural humility into therapeutic practices. Attendees will explore the therapeutic powers of play across different generations, focusing on regulation and co-regulation in therapy sessions. The conference will also emphasize inclusivity and cultural sensitivity, providing a diverse array of techniques applicable to both in-person and online practices.

The agenda includes workshops on bridging generations through play therapy and the importance of cultural humility in the playroom. Participants will gain insights into neurobiological processes and learn various play therapy interventions to enhance connection and safety. The conference aims to empower therapists to expand their therapeutic toolkits for diverse client populations.

Time and Place

Maybe the most important details of the conference.

Conference Dates: February 27–28, 2025

Location: Hilton Garden Inn Lansing West

City/State: Lansing, Michigan

Address: 633 N Canal Road, Lansing, MI 48917

Event Format: in-person

Map for Michigan Association for Play Therapy - Annual State Conference 2025 at 633 N Canal Road, Lansing, MI 48917

Conference Organizer

This organization is hosting this conference.

Michigan Association for Play Therapy

MIAPT is a professional organization dedicated to advancing play therapy through conferences, seminars, and networking to serve the mental health needs of Michigan children, families, schools, and communities.

Email: mymiapt@gmail.com

Registration Fees

How much does this conference cost?

Cost	Type	Notes
$210.00	Early APT Member Outside of Michigan Both Days	Early registration through 02/01/25
$120.00	Early APT Member Outside of Michigan FRIDAY ONLY	Early registration through 02/01/25
$120.00	Early APT Member Outside of Michigan THURSDAY ONLY	Early registration through 02/01/25
$210.00	Early MIAPT Member Both Days	Early registration through 02/01/25
$120.00	Early MIAPT Member FRIDAY ONLY	Early registration through 02/01/25
$120.00	Early MIAPT Member THURSDAY ONLY	Early registration through 02/01/25
$260.00	Early Non-Member Both Days	Early registration through 02/01/25
$160.00	Early Non-Member FRIDAY ONLY	Early registration through 02/01/25
$160.00	Early Non-Member THURSDAY ONLY	Early registration through 02/01/25
$105.00	Early Student Both Days	Early registration through 02/01/25. Must be a full-time student with verification.
$60.00	Early Student FRIDAY ONLY	Early registration through 02/01/25. Must be a full-time student with verification.
$60.00	Early Student THURSDAY ONLY	Early registration through 02/01/25. Must be a full-time student with verification.
$235.00	Regular APT Member Outside of Michigan Both Days	None
$145.00	Regular APT Member Outside of Michigan FRIDAY ONLY	None
$145.00	Regular APT Member Outside of Michigan THURSDAY ONLY	None
$235.00	Regular MIAPT Member Both Days	None
$145.00	Regular MIAPT Member FRIDAY ONLY	None
$145.00	Regular MIAPT Member THURSDAY ONLY	None
$285.00	Regular Non-Member Both Days	None
$185.00	Regular Non-Member FRIDAY ONLY	None
$185.00	Regular Non-Member THURSDAY ONLY	None
$130.00	Regular Student Both Days	Must be a full-time student with verification.
$85.00	Regular Student FRIDAY ONLY	Must be a full-time student with verification.
$85.00	Regular Student THURSDAY ONLY	Must be a full-time student with verification.

See the conference's actual website for more details around these fees, as sometimes they can be more complicated.

Schedule and Agenda

It's important to know what is planned.

Thursday, February 27, 2025: Registration starts at 8:00 a.m., followed by presentations and breaks throughout the day, concluding at 5:00 p.m. Friday, February 28, 2025: Registration starts at 8:00 a.m., with presentations and breaks, concluding the conference at 4:15 p.m.

Notable Speakers

These folks will be speaking at the conference.

Rebeca Chow, PhD, LCPC, LPC, RPT-S™

Dr. Rebeca Chow is a licensed clinical professional counselor and supervisor in Missouri and Kansas, and a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor™. She serves as Director of Clinical Services at Church of the Resurrection, Leawood, KS, and is the Chair Elect of the Association for Play Therapy Board of Directors.

CEU Details

Here's information on Continuing Education Units (or CEUs).

The conference offers a total of 12.00 contact hours, with 6.00 hours per day. CE processing fee is $30, payable to The Institute for Continuing Education.

Hotel Information

You need somewhere to stay! (Unless you live relatively close.)

The conference will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn Lansing West, with a block of discounted rooms available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Sponsorship, Exhibitor, and Advertising Opportunities

If you're an organization that wants to contribute to this event, here are some details.

Books and therapeutic materials will be on display and available for sale at the event.