Play Therapy Asia Conference 2024 – Deeply Connected Through Play

Play Therapy Asia Conference 2024 "Deeply Connected Through Play"

25-27 October, 2024, Bali-Indonesia

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Welcome Speech by Monica Jephcott

I am so excited to invite you to the PTI Asia conference in Bali, on 25-27 October 2024.

It is my favourite date in my Play Therapy calendar this year. The joys of memories from last years conference will always be with me. It will be such an important event to bring together our PTI Asian family in one wonderful space in Bali. It will be so rewarding after Covid to meet each other face to face, to exchange ideas on advancing the play therapy profession in Asia and meeting a lot of like minded people to achieve this. This year our theme is “Deeply Connected Through Play”

I really hope you are able to come and join us at this conference and look forward to seeing you

Monica Jephcott

Chief Executive of PTUK And APAC,
President of Play Therapy International, and
Chief Executive of Play Therapy UK in the United Kingdom

About Monika and PTI
Monika has over 17 years of successful experience in managing professional organisations. She is the Chief Executive and Clinical Director of Play Therapy UK (PTUK) , which she founded with her now deceased husband Jeff in 1998. Since then this organisation has grown to become the largest Play Therapy professional organization in the UK and the first to have a Register of Play and Creative Arts Therapists accredited by the Professional Standards Authority in April 2013. Since its formation, PTUK has led the way in innovations in the field of play therapy all over the world . Monika and her late husband also founded Play Therapy Interntional(PTI) She developed the Integrative Holistic model of play therapy which is the only one, worldwide, to be validated by a substantial number of clinical outcome measures. She is the author of the Masters in Play and Creative Arts Therapy . This course is based on Integrative Model in play therapy and is accredited by universities in the Uk and other countries in the world. The graduated play therapists are now supporting Children and Young People in 59 countries in the world . Monika is a leader around the world as a successful trainer and she taught the Masters course in 24 countries and on 6 continents .

Speaker

Keynote Speaker

Dr Lynne Souter-Anderson

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Other Speakers

Marina Lim, M.Ed is the founder of Creative Play Therapy/Creative Play Lab Pte Ltd in Singapore where she empowers children and teenagers through Play Therapy, by assisting them to face their problems by reflecting on their thoughts, feelings and behaviour. Marina is a mainstream educator for almost 30 years. She has also coached and guided teachers and parents, in developing children. She is effectively bilingual. As a Play Therapist, Filial Play Coach, and Supervisor she relates to individuals and families in an unorthodox and creative way. As the coordinator of Play Therapy Singapore (PTSG), she hopes to share with others, the Magical Power of Creative Art and Play Therapy. She is also a Part-time Lecturer at National Institute of Education, lecturing Play Therapy

Dr Pandora Ng

PhD (HKU), MSocSc (Behavioural Health, HKU), B SocSc (Psychology, CUHK)

Pandora obtained her Doctorate Degree from The University of Hong Kong with her specialty in psycho-oncology. She is currently an Honorary Lecturer at the Department of Social Work & Social Administration, HKU. As an experienced family counsellor and psychotherapist for over 30 years in Hong Kong, she has a strong passion working with children and families facing crisis such as traumas, bereavements, illnesses and transitions. She is a Certified Play and Creative Arts Therapist and Parent Coach. With her psychology and counselling background, she conducts play therapy with children in different schools, social service organizations as well as psychotherapy and counselling for parents, families, and individuals. She also educates the community on holistic health and importance of emotional wellbeing through interactive workshops.

Peggy Or, PhD

Peggy is a registered nurse, a qualified teacher in early childhood education and a Play and Creative Art Therapist in Hong Kong with over 20 years of experience working with

children. She has a profound interest in child development and attachment theory. Currently, Peggy is a full time Assistant Professor teaching at the Education University of Hong Kong. Her research interests encompass the multidisciplinary realms of neuroscience, attachment theory, and objective assessments which further enriching her contributions to the field. A significant aspect of her role involves orchestrating a school program that provides enriching play sessions to school children. Her unwavering passion lies in ensuring that every child can experience a happy life while concurrently fostering the creation of a happy childhood for every adult.

Bernadette Chan, MA

Bernadette is an accredited mountaineering coach, canyoning and abseiling coach, adventure-based trainer, and a Play and Creative Arts Therapist in Hong Kong. She has over 15 years of experience working with children. Currently, Bernadette is fully dedicated to facilitating nature-based playtime, specifically supporting children during the transition from kindergarten to primary school. Alongside her work as a play therapist and trainer in school programs, she also conducts experiential relationship workshops for educators and parents, utilizing the Personality Dimensions® framework. Bernadette's background enables her to create impactful experiences for children. She believes in fostering a deep connection with nature through play to develop social and emotional skills. Bernadette promotes children's well-being through meaningful child-nature relationships and non-directive play therapy.

Rochelle Rajan, MA

Specialist Areas of Expertise:

Course director for UK / International
Learning & Development Manager
Accredited Play Therapist
Senior Certified Clinical Supervisor
MA in Practice based Play Therapy
Diploma in integrative Counselling (MBACP)
Mental health First Aider

Specialism/Area of Expertise:

15+ years of experience in working with SEN children
Working with Attachment and Trauma
Leading and Management of Community based Mental health and Wellbeing projects
Experience in Leading children’s Mental Health services in school
Setting up school-based Play Therapy provisions
Equality and Diversity in Play Therapy setting
MA work-based learning and research
Mindfulness training

Madeleine Yong, MA

Madeleine Yong, Co-Ceator of Power of Play, a therapeutic private practice in Malaysia. A Registered Play Therapist (UK), Certified Synergetic Play Therapist (USA), and SandStory Therapist (UK), she brings two decades of transformative experience to her work with children, and adults.

As the founder of P.S the Children, Madeleine made an indelible impact as a passionate child advocate, who courageously broke the silence of child sexual abuse in Malaysia, influencing national school curricula, policy changes, and new initiatives. Recognized with the 2006 Play Therapy International award, Madeleine has impacted children and trafficked women through her clinical work in schools, hospitals, shelter homes, and at-risk communities.

Armed with an MA in Practiced-Based Play Therapy and expertise in Montessori Education Teaching, Advertising, EMDR, and a Clinical Trauma Specialist, Madeleine's multifaceted background equips her to address diverse needs with exceptional insight. Her commitment extends beyond therapy sessions; she empowers adults through dynamic workshops and serves as a Course Director and Clinical Supervisor for Play and Creative Arts Therapists. Her dedication to advancing play therapy continues to enhance the well-being of her clients and the broader community.

www.powerofplay.net

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Venue

25-27 October, 2024
Starting 08:00 am

Swiss-BelResort, Pecatu, Bali

Conference Programme & Schedule

Plenary Session, Friday, 25^th October 2024
08.00 am	Arrival and Registration
08.30 am	Opening Ceremony
09.30 am	Welcome Speech by Monica Jephcott (Chief Executive of PTUK And APAC, President of Play Therapy International, and Chief Executive of Play Therapy UK in the United Kingdom)
10.00 am - 12.30 pm	Keynote Address by Dr Lynne Souter-Anderson "Deeply Relating Experiences in Play Therapy Sessions: The Nuts and Bolts of Attunement and Emotional Contact"
12.30 - 01.30 pm	Lunch (included in conference fee)
01.30- 02.00 pm	Call for Paper
02.00- 05.00 pm	AW1 You, Me and Clay by Dr Lynne Souter-Anderson	AW2 Transformative Tools: Enhancing Play Therapy with Emotional Regulation by Madeleine Yong, MA
02.00- 05.00 pm	AW3 Mirror mirror in the Brain, Like a Bridge of Connection: Let’s the Brain Dance! By Marina Lim, M.Ed	AW4 Deepening self-awareness using Art by Rochelle Rajan, MA
05.00 - 05.30 pm	Closing Ceremony

Saturday, 26^th October 2024
09.00 am - 12.00 pm	W1 The Invisible String: Connecting through non directive play by Dr Pandora Ng & Bernadette Chan, MA	W2 Prescription for Connection: Using the Power of Play by Marina Lim, M.Ed
09.00 am - 12.00 pm	W3 Deeply connecting to therapeutic process using Puppets and Arts by Rochelle Rajan, MA
12.00 - 01.00 pm	Lunch
01.00 - 01.30 pm	Call for Paper
01.30 - 05.00 pm	W1 The Invisible String: Connecting through non directive play by Dr Pandora Ng & Bernadette Chan, MA	W2 Prescription for Connection: Using the Power of Play by Marina Lim, M.Ed
01.30 - 05.00 pm	W3 Deeply connecting to therapeutic process using Puppets and Arts by Rochelle Rajan, MA

Sunday, 27^th October 2024
09.00 am - 12.00 pm	W4 The Golden Bridges: Exploring dynamic ways of healing by Dr Pandora Ng & Dr Peggy Or	W2 Prescription for Connection: Using the Power of Play by Marina Lim, M.Ed
09.00 am - 12.00 pm	W3 Deeply connecting to therapeutic process using Puppets and Arts by Rochelle Rajan, MA
12.00 - 01.00 pm	Lunch
01.00 - 01.30 pm	Call for Paper
01.30 - 05.00 pm	W4 The Golden Bridges: Exploring dynamic ways of healing by Dr Pandora Ng & Dr Peggy Or	W2 Prescription for Connection: Using the Power of Play by Marina Lim, M.Ed
01.30 - 05.00 pm	W3 Deeply connecting to therapeutic process using Puppets and Arts by Rochelle Rajan, MA

Keynote Speaker & AW 1

Dr Lynne Souter-Anderson

Deeply Relating Experiences in Play Therapy Sessions: The Nuts and Bolts of Attunement and Emotional Contact

You, Me and Clay (minimum level trainee Play Therapist)

“What’s at the very heart of our work as play Therapists? Why of course, helping troubled children!” we hear ourselves answer. But just how do we do it?

As play therapists we relate to children through the language of their play. We are playfully responsive to them through the various creative and expressive modalities they select, whilst also tuning into the emotional frequencies that resonate within the play therapy space. Here, we are referring to true connection, which is a state of ‘being in relationship’, and it is held by a thread of real caring from the play therapist towards the child client.

What we are considering here, is the quality of ‘being in relationship’ - the presence and quality of the being of the play therapist. How connected, attuned and in contact with the child’s actions, creations and play are we as the play therapist? How available are we to experience something of the inner emotional life of the child and how deeply can we communicate our understanding of this to them? When we respond spontaneously from our hearts, these encounters can have a profound impact on the potential for life-enriching growth for children learning about relationships in relationships. This is when I meet you, and you meet me, through understanding, connecting and relating deeply, together, in play.

Throughout this keynote presentation Dr Lynne Souter-Anderson will share personal examples and draw upon her extensive clinical work, offering case vignettes to explain and expand the notion of deeply relating in play therapy work. Core elements to relating deeply will be explored, helping us to increase our ability to recognise and experience deep moments of connection in the play therapy space, whilst also paying attention to the possibility of boundary violations. Finally, the presentation will share ways to keep ourselves open to deeper connections with others, thus enriching both our personal and professional lives.

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AW 2

Madeleine Yong, MA

"Transformative Tools: Enhancing Play Therapy with Emotional Regulation"

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AW 3

Marina Lim, M.Ed

Mirror mirror in the Brain, Like a Bridge of Connection: Let’s the Brain Dance!

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AW 4

Rochelle Rajan, MA

Deepening self-awareness using Art

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W 1

Dr Pandora Ng & Bernadette Chan, MA

The Invisible String: Connecting through non directive play

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W 2

Marina Lim, M.Ed

Prescription for Connection: Using the Power of Play

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W 3

Rochelle Rajan, MA

Deeply connecting to therapeutic process using Puppets and Arts

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W 4

Dr Pandora Ng & Dr Peggy Or

The Golden Bridges: Exploring dynamic ways of healing

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Who Should Attend

Conference Fee

	Member PTI	non PTI Members
Per Day	SGD 280	SGD 300
Early Bird Per Day	SGD 250	SGD 255
Per 3 Day	SGD 800
Early Bird Per 3 Day	SGD 720

Member of PTI
non PTI members

	Member of PTI	non PTI members

Per Day	SGD 280	SGD 300
Early Bird Per Day	SGD 250	SGD 255
Per 3 Day	SGD 800
Early Bird Per 3 Day	SGD 720

* Registration fee includes meal, coffee break, conference kit and printed certificate.

**Early Bird until September 30, 2024

***Exchange rate IDR 12.200 / 1 SGD . All fees are borne by participants

Please transfer (FULL AMOUNT) your payment to this account:

Account Name: Yudi Hartanto/Yunike B R
Bank Name: Bank Central Asia
Account Number: 6801629731
Swift Code: CENAIDJA
Branch: KCU BINTARO
Address: Bintaro Jaya Blok A-5 No 12 & 15, Sektor VII, Pondok Jaya, Tangerang Selatan
Country: Indonesia

Excursion

Package A
1 Day Tour 28 Oktober 2024

IDR 1.375.000/person

Pick up at hotel
Round Trip Fastboat
Ticket to Nusa Penida (Public Fast Boat)
Kelingking Beach
Lunch
Broken Beach
Angel Bilabong
Crystal Bay
Dinner at Jimbaran Beach
Entrance Fee to all site

Package B
1 Day Tour 28 Oktober 2024

IDR 1.090.000/person

Pick up at hotel
Tanjung Benoa Beach (Free Water Sport – Banana Boat)
Lunch
Melasti Beach
Uluwatu Temple
Traditional Balinese Kecak Dance
Dinner at Jimbaran Beach

Contact Us

Email: ptasiaconference2024@gmail.com

Whatsapp: +6281932647973

English

25-27 October, 2024, Bali-Indonesia

Welcome Speech by Monica Jephcott

Monica Jephcott

Chief Executive of PTUK And APAC, President of Play Therapy International, and Chief Executive of Play Therapy UK in the United Kingdom

Speaker

Keynote Speaker

Dr Lynne Souter-Anderson

Other Speakers

Venue

25-27 October, 2024 Starting 08:00 am

Swiss-BelResort, Pecatu, Bali

Conference Programme & Schedule

Keynote Speaker & AW 1

Dr Lynne Souter-Anderson

Deeply Relating Experiences in Play Therapy Sessions: The Nuts and Bolts of Attunement and Emotional Contact

You, Me and Clay (minimum level trainee Play Therapist)

AW 2

Madeleine Yong, MA

"Transformative Tools: Enhancing Play Therapy with Emotional Regulation"

AW 3

Marina Lim, M.Ed

Mirror mirror in the Brain, Like a Bridge of Connection: Let’s the Brain Dance!

AW 4

Rochelle Rajan, MA

Deepening self-awareness using Art

W 1

Dr Pandora Ng & Bernadette Chan, MA

The Invisible String: Connecting through non directive play

W 2

Marina Lim, M.Ed

Prescription for Connection: Using the Power of Play

W 3

Rochelle Rajan, MA

Deeply connecting to therapeutic process using Puppets and Arts

W 4

Dr Pandora Ng & Dr Peggy Or

The Golden Bridges: Exploring dynamic ways of healing

Who Should Attend

Mental Health Profesional

Doctors

Psychologists

Counselors

Therapists

Psychiatrists

Mental Health Profesional

Doctors

Psychologists

Counselors

Therapists

Psychiatrists

Conference Fee

Excursion

Package A 1 Day Tour 28 Oktober 2024

Package B 1 Day Tour 28 Oktober 2024

Contact Us

Chief Executive of PTUK And APAC,
President of Play Therapy International, and
Chief Executive of Play Therapy UK in the United Kingdom

25-27 October, 2024
Starting 08:00 am

Package A
1 Day Tour 28 Oktober 2024

Package B
1 Day Tour 28 Oktober 2024