Upcoming Workshops

AZAPT EDUCATIONAL SERIES

   at Crisis Nursery Administrative Office
   2334 E. Polk Street, Phoenix, AZ 85006
   (This is NOT the Crisis Nursery Shelter Location)
   AZAPT Voice Message Line: 602-279-0905

2008 Schedule

2008 EDUCATIONAL SERIES PRESENTS Thursday, May 15 6:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Crisis Nursery Administrative Office 2334 E. Polk Street, Phoenix, AZ 85006 (This is not the Crisis Nursery Shelter Location) Presented by: Bonnie Guest, MS, LMFT, Registered Art Therapist Art Therapy Techniques in Play Therapy The purpose of this workshop is to introduce participants to several creative art therapy projects that counselors can use while working with adolescents, children and adults in play therapy. Some directive art therapy techniques will be illustrated through hands on activities involving the use of art materials as a means of self expression. A brief introduction to basic art therapy principles and theory will be discussed as well as the value of using art in assessment and as a tool to help client's resolve or process core feelings. Examples of how different Art Therapy strategies in play therapy can serve as a way for play therapists to gain additional insight into their client's world in order to facilitate the therapeutic process will be gained through the experience. Bonnie Guest, MS, LMFT, Registered Art Therapist is currently in private practice as a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and a Registered Art Therapist. In Arizona, Bonnie has worked for Metropolitan Psychiatric Physicians, FPM/Horizon Behavioral Health, Arizona Psychiatric Affiliates, and Tri City Behavioral Health Service. She has also practiced in New York and California. Bonnie received her MS in Marriage, Family and Child Therapy, Art Therapy Training and Certification at California State University in Sacramento, CA. FIVE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Participants will acquire a basic understanding of art therapy principles and how they relate to play therapy. Participants will learn useful art therapy techniques that can be used in play therapy. Participants will gain an understanding of why different choices of art materials matter. Participants will learn how art therapy in play therapy can be used as a means to identify needs, strengths and obstacles. Participants will learn how art therapy in play therapy is a way to encourage growth, empowerment and healing. THURSDAY presentations are 2.5 hours, 6:00 PM-8:30 PM Cost is $25.00 for members and $35.00 for non-members. Registration is at the door at 5:30 p.m. -- Doors will be closed at 6:15 p.m. sharp! BRING YOUR MEMBERSHIP CARD TO BE PUNCHED! Please note: you do NOT need to pre-register for Thursday Night Series; just "come as you are!" SATURDAY presentations are 3 hours, 10:00AM-1:00PM unless otherwise noted. PRE-REGISTRATION IS ENCOURAGED. Pre-Registration Cost (deadline two weeks prior to presentation): AZAPT Members: $35.00        Non AZAPT Members: $50.00 Regular Cost for 3 hour Saturday presentations are as follows: AZAPT Members: $45.00        Non AZAPT Members: $60.00 All are welcome. Join us for networking and to gain valuable information and skills.