9 & 10 July 2009: Theraplay Conference

4th International Theraplay Conference

-Featuring Keynote Speaker: Mary Dozier, Ph.D., Amy E. DuPont Chair of Child Development and Director of   Research, Early Learning Center, Dept. of Psychology, University of Delaware:
   "Intervening with Young Foster Children and Maltreated Children:
    Attachment and Neuroendocrine Regulation"

-Plenary Sessions:
          Cultural Considerations in Theraplay Treatment
          Celebrating Ten Years of Theraplay in Finland
-A comprehensive list of more than 16 break-out sessions presented by Theraplay practitioners from around the world
-Three nights of organized social events and several free networking opportunities!
-Pre Conference Training:
          Intermediate Theraplay & MIM
          Introduction to Theraplay Seminar
-Post-Conference Training:
          Advanced Practice Day 1: Focus on Trauma
          Advanced Practice Day 2: Supervision Opportunities

University of Chicago Gleacher Center
450 N. Cityfront Plaza
Chicago, IL

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23 July 2009: Loyola Social Work Conference

Family and School Partnerships Program: Professional Development for School-Based Mental Health Practitioners
Participants will learn new ways of thinking about their school practice, hear about new research on Social-emotional Learning (SEL),
discover innovative ways to build resilience in students, find out about interventions that help students respond to violence, learn from an
expert on school law about legal and ethical implications of working with students at risk, and more. Participants will be inspired by new
ideas and new connections with colleagues and will be energized to begin the school year.

Loyola University of Chicago
Water Tower Campus
820 N Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60611

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