NEWS

Director Election Results

Members Say “APT has given me the opportunity to network and

grow as a play therapist. The conference every year gives me the chance to learn from, meet and reconnect with play therapists from all over.” Lori Myers LCSW, RPT, Nashville TN

Rick Gaskill C Scott Riviere Pam Dyson

ongratulations to Rick Gaskill (KS) who was re-elected and to Scott Riviere (LA) and Pam Dyson (TX) who were elected to serve three-year

terms on the APT board of directors starting October 11, 2014. Tami Langen will conclude her 3-year term this October. The slate of candidates was designed by Chair Marilyn Snow (MS) and

the 13-member Nominations Committee. The Board scans and identifies change drivers in the mental health environment, approves the ends that the organization will achieve, and monitors organizational performance.

2014 APT Key Awards A

PT congratulates and will present its 2014 Key Awards to these member recipients during a special awards breakfast at the Oct. 7-12 conference in Houston, TX.

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Terry Kottman, Ph.D., LMHC, NCC, RPT-S, Cedar Falls, IA, for outstanding lifetime play therapy achievement.

PUBLIC EDUCATION & PROMOTION AWARD Trudy Post Sprunk, M.Ed., LMFT-S, LPC-CPCS, RPT-S, Tucker, GA, for outstanding public play therapy education and promotion.

STUDENT RESEARCH AWARD Terri Gonzales, Ph.D., LPC, Dallas, TX, for outstanding research by graduate or doctoral students.

APT SERVICE AWARD Tami Langen, MSW, LISW-S, RPT-S, Mason, OH, for outstanding service to APT, its Foundation for Play Therapy, or its chartered branches.

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION & TRAINING AWARD Mistie Barnes, Ed.D., LPC-S, RPT-S, Cleveland, MS, for providing outstanding play therapy education and training.

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These awards embody the collective values of the play therapy community and honor those who emulate them. Nominations were evaluated by Chair Julie Merriman (TX) and the 21-member Key Awards Committee, and Research Award Task Force.

“I’m so grateful for the play therapy directory on the APT site, it is so helpful in referring friends and clients to play therapists in other cities.” Mary Morrison Bennett PhD, LPC-S, RPT-S, San Marcos, TX

“The quarterly magazines are a great opportunity for members to share globally. It is enjoyable to read about lessons learned in therapy, achievements earned, and upcoming events; it really helps professionals to stay connected.” Marlo Winstead LCSW, RPT-S, Tallahassee, FL

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