2022 Director Candidate Information SPECIAL SECTION
The APT Nominations Committee is pleased to present APT members with a recommended slate of candidates for the two open positions on the APT Board of Directors. Elected candidates will serve a three-year term on the Board, commencing October 2022. Professional members in good standing as of May 31, 2022 will receive a personalized link via email to cast their vote during the June 6 through June 17, 2022 election period. More information will be shared weekly in our PlayToday digital newsletter.
John Paul “JP” Lilly
Director Status: Incumbent Discipline: Clinical Social Work Position: President, Sierra Counseling Associates, Inc. Licensed Clinical Social Worker Member Since: 1991 Leadership Graduate: No APT Service: Board of Directors 1997-2000, (Chair 1998) and 2019-Present * Presented more than 20 times at the Annual APT Conference * Authored the initial “Why Play Therapy?” brochure in 2000 * Published in International Journal of Play Therapy®
* Published in Play TherapyTM Magazine
APT Committees: Clinical Advisory Committee (2018-present) * Nominations Committee (2017- 2018) * Conference Program Committee (1999) Branch Service: Founding Member of the Utah Association for Play Therapy (1995) * Consultant to the Utah APT Board * Received Lifetime Achievement Award, Utah APT 2016 Knowledge & Experience: A historical perspective, years of clinical experience, and University instruction demonstrate my organizational growth and governance. APT Outcome Goals: APT exists for the professional development of play therapists and to increase public awareness within and outside the mental health community through strong organizational policies.
Kim Vander Dussen
Director Status: Incumbent Discipline: Clinical Psychology Position: Professor, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Anaheim and Private Practice Member Since: 2001 Leadership Graduate: 2016 APT Service: Board of Directors: 2019-Present * Presenter at the Annual APT Conference APT Committees: Awards Committee, 2018-2019 * Conference Committee, 2016-2019 (Chair 2016-2017) * Nominations Committee, 2014- 2018 * University Education Committee, (Chair 2011-2013) 2013-2016 * Technology Task Force: Member, 2012 * Playroom Task Force: Member, 2012 Branch Service: California Association for Play Therapy 2009-2011, (President 2010) * Orange County Chapter of California APT, Chapter President 2008 Knowledge & Experience: I am a clinician, trainer, professor, supervisor, and current board member. My diverse background has also entrenched my love of the therapeutic powers of play. APT Outcome Goals: The advancement and advocacy for play therapy to mental health professionals and the public in order to promote the value and legitimacy of play therapy.
Edward Franc Hudspeth
Director Status: Challenger Discipline: Counseling Position: Chair of Counselor Education, Sacred Heart University Member Since: 2002 Leadership Graduate: 2011 APT Service: Foundation Board of Directors 2011-2021, (Chair 2015-2021) * Published in International Journal of Play Therapy®
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2014-Present * Published in Play TherapyTM Magazine * Presenter at the Annual APT Conference APT Committees: Registration and Continuing Education Committee, 2015-Present * Conference Program Committee, 2011-Present * Directors Nominations Committee, 2011-Preesent * Key Awards Committee, 2011-Present * Co-Chair, Public Awareness Taskforce, 2013-2015 * Branch Service: Mississippi Association for Play Therapy 2005- 2011, (President 2007-2009) and 2019-Present * Arkansas Association for Play Therapy 2013-2016, (President 2014-2016) Knowledge & Experience: Twenty years of membership along with 10 years of service have provided me with the knowledge and foundation to support the APT Board of Directors. APT Outcome Goals: Continued promotion of play therapy (getting the word out to the masses) and continued adaptation of educational and credentialing standards as mental health service requirements change.
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