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July 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 »August 2020
Tanager Place Golf Outing
All proceeds from the Tanager Place Golf Outing benefited Tanager Place programs and services. Those needs remain, even as our annual event is canceled for this year. General Mills has faithfully partnered with us throughout the years to make this event possible, but the ongoing pandemic has created too many risks and challenges for the 2020 event. As our CEO Okpara Rice and General Mills Strategic Partnership Manager Mike Murdock wrote in a letter to past participants: "Your health and…
Find out more »Family Play Therapy: Theory and Practice
Presenter: Jennifer Null, LMFT, RPT-S CEs: 12 Breaks: 12-1 p.m. (each day) Location: Lower Level Training RoomConceptualization and incorporation of the family in play therapy is a common area of difficulty and confusion for therapists; however, this continues to be an essential factor to a child’s potential for growth, healing and progress. In this two day training, therapists will deepen their knowledge and skill set for engaging parents, caregivers, and families throughout the play therapy process as well as an understanding…
Find out more »September 2020
Crucial C’s and Personality Priorities in Play Therapy
Presenter: Kelly Mayer, LISW CEs: 4 Break: 10:30 a.m. Location: Lower Level Training RoomWorking to help clients improve their lives is no easy task. Separating a client from their symptoms is extremely difficult and can often make it impossible to conceptualize a case. Adlerian Play Therapy offers a simple, yet fascinating way to conceptualize clients that will optimize the services we provide. In particular, this training aims to teach those in attendance about Personality Priorities and Crucial C’s for the purpose…
Find out more »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 »October 2020
Building Attachment and Connection through Family Play Therapy
Presenter: Joella Gerber, LISW CEs: 6.5 Breaks: 10:15 a.m., 12-1 p.m., 2:45 p.m. Location: Lower Level Training RoomChildren’s connections to their caregivers vastly impact brain development, their ability to regulate, and relationships throughout their lifetimes. Assisting children and families in building positive connections and attachments in childhood helps improve current functioning and future mental health. In this workshop, participants will learn about attachment theory, assessing attachment, and how to apply attachment theory to clients and their parents when conceptualizing play…
Find out more »Resiliency & Trauma-Informed Care Symposium
Download materials and view the video from our May 2020 Pre-Symposium virtual event. The Tanager Place Training & Education Institute invites you to be part of this valuable professional development experience in Cedar Rapids. Dr. Tina Payne Bryson Our first keynote speaker for the 2020 symposium is Dr. Tina Payne Bryson. Dr. Bryson is the Founder and Executive Director of The Center for Connection, a multidisciplinary clinical practice, and of The Play Strong Institute in Pasadena, CA. She is a pediatric and adolescent psychotherapist…
Find out more »November 2020
Fostering Resilience for Children of Trauma through Play Therapy
Presenter: Lindsey Swales, LISW, RPT-S, CTP CEs: 3 Break: 10:15 a.m. Location: Lower Level Training RoomThis workshop will assist play therapists in deepening their knowledge regarding trauma and adverse childhood experiences. Participants will learn ways to identify and assess for childhood adversity as well as resilience factors. Participants will learn techniques and core practices to implement in play therapy to foster resilience, hope and well-being in clients. Learning Objectives: Attendees will identify the impact of trauma and adverse childhood experiences and…
Find out more »December 2020
Use of Sand Tray in Play Therapy
Presenter: Tonya Hotchkin, LMFT, RPT, CTP CEs: 5.5 Breaks: 10:30 a.m., 12-1 p.m., 2:30 p.m. Location: Lower Level Training RoomIn this workshop, you will spend time learning the history of sand tray play therapy and the powerful impact is has in the treatment process. You will learn everything you need to know about sand tray play therapy, including, the use of sand tray play therapy, materials needed and how to conduct a sand tray play therapy session from beginning to end. Learning Objectives:…
Find out more »April 2021
LGBTQ Youth Prom
All middle and high school students, including allies, are invited to attend the 2021 LGBTQ Youth Prom on Saturday, April 17. Our theme: "Somewhere Over the Rainbow." Located in the Olympic in the NewBo District, the prom will feature dancing (of course!), activities for everyone (including those who don't like dancing), special performances, contests and prizes. Two Kings, two Queens and two Royals also will be crowned. Those who attend will be entertained by special guests and DJ Joe Ritland…
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