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March 2020
2020 (Un)Gala
Our Gala is reimagined because need has never been more real. We wanted to be standing with you on March 28 at our annual Gala, celebrating 140 years of caring and laying a solid foundation for the next century. Instead, we face uncharted territory. The coronavirus pandemic heightens mental health needs while threatening traditional access to services. So, it is in the midst of this that we pause to remember what we value most and recommit to our mission –…
Find out more »April 2020
LGBTQ Youth Prom
THE PROM IS POSTPONED. MORE DETAILS WILL BE PROVIDED AS THEY BECOME AVAILABLE. All middle and high school students, including allies, are invited to attend the 2020 LGBTQ Youth Prom on Saturday, April 18. Our theme: "Somewhere Over the Rainbow." Located in the newly renovated and opened 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…
Find out more »May 2020
Play Therapy Basics
This training is designed for a new therapist or a therapist who would like to be refreshed in learning about play therapy techniques and interventions. We will cover a basic history and theoretical concepts specific to both directive and non-directive play therapy. Participants will be introduced to toys and materials needed to set up a play therapy room in addition to setting up a portable play therapy kit for traveling play therapists. Participants will also learn basic interventions such as…
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 »Resiliency & Trauma-Informed Care Symposium
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 who makes frequent media appearances, keynotes conferences, provides consultations, and conducts workshops all…
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…
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 »August 2020
Tanager Place Golf Outing
Please join us for the 27th annual Tanager Place Golf Outing. All proceeds benefit Tanager Place programs and services. The golf outing will be held at Saddleback Ridge Golf Course in beautiful Solon, and is formatted as a four-person best shot. (Individual registrations also are accepted.) The day includes lunch, dinner, awards, gifts, fun course activities and contests. If you can't join us on the course, please consider sponsoring one of the holes. Special thanks to General Mills, our corporate…
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…
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