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Third Annual Play Therapy Conference November 3

2023 EIU Department of Counseling and Higher Education’s 3rd Annual Play Therapy Conference FAMILY PLAY THERAPY with Heather Maritano, LCSW, RPT-S

Friday, November 3, 2023 @ 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

The Department of Counseling and Higher Education at EIU is very pleased to announce our 3rd Annual 2023 Play Therapy Conference on Friday, November 3, 2023 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the University Ballroom located on the 2nd floor of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.

The program will feature keynote speaker Heather Maritano, LCSW, RPT-S, founder of Inner Resources Counseling & Training.  With over 25 years of experience working with children and families, Heather brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her audiences and provides them with hands-on, experiential training. For more information about Heather Maritano, visit (https://innerresourcestraining.org). The Conference will focus on utilizing the power of play in family therapy work with individuals of all ages. Participants can earn continuing education credits from NBCC and the Association for Play Therapy.  

An effort is being made to encourage graduate students to participate in this conference.  Therefore, a special registration of $30 has been established for students enrolled in six semester hours or more of graduate coursework.  Cost for regular registration is $60. Contact us for more information or register online at 2023 Play Therapy Registration.

Don't miss this opportunity for phenomenal training at a bargain price. See alums, professors, and old friends as you earn CE hours and gather helpful interventions to increase your effectiveness with clients of ALL AGES. We can't wait to see you there!!! 

For more information on this event and to register CLICK HERE

Phone: (217) 581-2400; Email: che@eiu.edu