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February 2020
Your Physical Body and Anxiety
Do you struggle with anxiety and depression (or support someone who does)? Are you tired of feeling powerless to support yourself and loved ones in feeling better? Have you been curious about adding natural tools to your arsenal for mental health support? Then this workshop is for you! Studies are popping up in medical circles giving us powerful evidence to overcome our mental health struggles. The link between your second brain (your gut) and your immune system and mental health…
Find out more »Coffee with CEO
Join CEO of Tanager Place, Okpara Rice, for updates on Children's Mental Health in Iowa.
Find out more »Winter Luncheon & Awards Ceremony
Please plan to join with the youth and advocates of the Tanager Place LGBTQ Youth Center to celebrate the accomplishments of the past year, and honor those who have gone above and beyond in promoting the community and the Center. Special thanks to First Congregational United Church of Christ for once again hosting this event. And, yes, all proceeds benefit the LGBTQ Youth Center and its programs. Let's celebrate the youth of our community and make this an afternoon to…
Find out more »Working with Resistance in Families in Play Therapy
Presenter: Andrew Beer, Ph.D., LMFT, RPT CEs: 4 Break: 11 a.m. Location: Lower Level Training RoomResistance in families comes in many shapes and sizes. No matter how it is presented, it makes the work of the helping professional extremely difficult. The aim of this training is to teach helping professionals about resistance of families in play therapy, their potential role in the resistance, as well as methods to combat the resistance of families. A family systems lens will be utilized…
Find out more »March 2020
Finding Kind Screening & Discussion
Free screening and an optional guided discussion of the IndieFlix documentary "Finding Kind." Some background about the latest documentary to be featured as part of our #TanagerTalks series: Filmmakers Lauren Paul and Molly Thompson set out on a 10,000 mile cross-country journey of discovery and education, interviewing hundreds of females across America about girl-agaist-girl bullying. By entering school hallways and talking with hundreds of students, they learn how bullying is evolving and the life-threatening impact it can have. The journey…
Find out more »2020 Gala
Cruise through the decades with Tanager Place and be part of a legacy for our community’s children. Experience the passage of time through special appearances by Duffy’s cars, photo opportunities, food and entertainment. All proceeds from the 2020 Gala benefit Tanager Place. Event Menu: Airline Chicken with Wild Mushroom Demi Pork Loin with Bacon Relish Mashed Potatoes Asparagus Bread Service 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Thanks to the 2020 Gala Committee: Diann Barrigar Carey Buresh Lauren Crippes Sue Gallaghar Jo Haddad Stephanie Hoxie Julie Johnson…
Find out more »April 2020
Creating Safety through Mindfulness in Play Therapy
Presenter: Abby Seyfer, LISW, RPT CEs: 4 Break: 10:15 a.m. Location: Lower Level Training RoomIn this workshop, you will learn how to incorporate mindfulness into the playroom in order to create a safe, calm space for clients, both internally and externally. Focus of the session will also be on self-care for clinicians and how to utilize mindfulness in order to be more present with clients. We will explore: The positive effects of mindfulness on the brain/physiologically within the body. Explore…
Find out more »May 2020
Youth Mental Health First Aid
Presenter: TBA Breaks: 10:30 a.m., 12-1 p.m., 2:30 p.m. Location: Lower Level Training Room Who should attend? Parents, social workers, mental health authorities, educators, administrators, substance abuse professionals, coaches, law enforcement, daycare providers, etc.If you saw someone choking, chances are you would know exactly what to do. If you saw someone having a panic attack, chances are you wouldn’t know what to do. There is a real health crisis for our kids, one in five children have a diagnosable mental health challenge…
Find out more »June 2020
Use of Narrative Therapy within Play
Presenter: Kelly Mayer, LISW, and Jillian Polaski, LMFT CEs: 4 Break: 10:30 a.m. Location: Lower Level Training RoomAs experts on their own lives, attendees will learn new perspectives on how to integrate the experiences of a child with their sense of identity in present time. Narrative therapy looks to empower individuals as the experts of their own life and children are no different. Through intentional efforts, play therapy can assist in supporting a child to take ownership of their personal narrative…
Find out more »July 2020
How to Utilize Bilateral Stimulation in Play Therapy
Presenter: Dawn Neff, LISW CEs:3 Break: 10 a.m. Location: C Street, Rockwell Conference RoomIn this workshop, participants will gain knowledge of how the brain works and how the use of bilateral stimulation can be used to create and strengthen positive neuro-networks. Learn various bilateral stimulation techniques as a way to aid children in being able to create and access adaptive responses within play therapy. Learning Objectives: Explain how the brain functions and how pathways are created within the brain through…
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