Scholarship Recipients Share their Conference Experiences
Lauren Smith, BS University of Arkansas Attending the APT conference was an incredible and invaluable experience.
I am deeply grateful to
the generous donors whose support made this opportunity possible. Their
contributions allowed me to gain valuable insights and therapeutic tools that I can immediately apply in my work with both children and adults. The conference offered an abundance of resources that have enriched my perspective on working with children and families, equipping me with new approaches to integrate into my daily practice.
The most meaningful aspect of the conference, however, was the opportunity to connect with fellow play therapists. Meeting like-minded professionals and beginning to build relationships within the play therapy community was truly inspiring. I now have a network of trusted colleagues to turn to, and I look forward to nurturing these connections as I continue to grow in my career.
Once again, I am deeply thankful to the donors and sponsors who make scholarships like this possible. Their generosity has renewed my passion for play therapy and reinforced my commitment to completing the Registered Play Therapist (RPT) process. I am excited to use this this experience to further help my clients feel the "sunshine" of healing.
SPECIAL SECTION
Wai Man Wong, MA, AMFT/APCC Western Seminary Attending the 2024 Play Therapy Conference was an incredible and transformative experience.
It provided
a unique opportunity to deepen my understanding and expand my skills in
the practice of play therapy. Experts and practitioners from around the globe came together to share insights, techniques, and even challenges, creating an inspiring environment and a strong sense of play therapy community. I was particularly impressed by the diversity of play therapy approaches and the passion of the speakers, whose dedication to helping children deeply resonated with me. As someone especially interested in trauma work with children, I found the trauma-focused workshops profoundly insightful, offering
This incredible opportunity would not have been possible without the support of the Foundation for Play Therapy donors who made this scholarship possible. Your generosity has opened doors for countless individuals like me and has been instrumental in helping me pursue my dream of becoming a play therapist. I am deeply grateful for your belief in our mission to use play as a powerful tool for healing and growth. Thank you for making this unforgettable experience a reality.
Viviane F. Papis, MS, APC, NCC Georgia State University I am deeply grateful to the Foundation for Play Therapy donors whose generosity made it possible for me to attend the 2024 Annual APT International Conference. The conference was an inspiring experience, providing me with perspective and strengthened my passion for this transformative work. The hands-on sessions and discussions on
innovative approaches and theories were particularly impactful, leaving me with practical tools to better serve the children and families in my care. As an immigrant myself, I am always appreciative of the opportunity to serve the needs of the immigrant population, especially in times of uncertainty. This scholarship not only gave me the opportunity to enrich my professional development but also to reinforce the importance of
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