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Welcome to the BAPT Conference 2025 Join Us for a Transformative Experience on Saturday, 22nd November at Aston Conference Centre, Birmingham. We are thrilled to invite you to the BAPT Conference 2025, a premier event for play therapists, therapists, educators and mental health professionals. This year, the theme of the conference is "Unifying Play Therapy: shared values, diverse voices,".
Keynote Speakers We are honoured to feature three incredible keynote speakers:
- Dr. Natalie Hadiprodjo: a Senior Lecturer and Course Director at Deakin University, is an experienced play therapist, educator and researcher whose international career spans over 25 years and includes pioneering PhD research integrating physiological monitoring into play therapy, with a continued passion for advancing play therapy education and global professional development.
- Hend Badawy & Sara Gawdat: experienced play therapists whose diverse backgrounds and international practice have led them to champion culturally sensitive, creative and anti-oppressive approaches in therapy
Pre-Conference Masterclasses Enhance your skills and knowledge with our exclusive masterclasses on Friday, 21st November:
- Masterclass 1: Dr. Natalie Hadiprodjo: Defining Your Path: Crafting a Scope of Practice in Play Therapy
- Masterclass 2: Hend Badawy & Sara Gawdat: Culture, connection and Advocacy in Play Therapy: Celebrating the lessons that we learned from our Clients
We are also excited to offer a dedicated student class on Friday, 22nd November, providing emerging professionals with the foundational skills and insights needed to excel in their careers.
- Student Class: Sonia Murray- (Student Play Therapists only): Play Therapy and Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Saturday Afternoon Workshops On Saturday afternoon, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in one of four amazing workshops, each designed to provide in-depth learning and practical applications:
- Workshop 1: Ruth Lazarus - ‘White Lady Therapy’ – an invitation to deepen and diversify congruence in our therapeutic practice
- Workshop 2: Mathew Walk-Ley: Wiggles, Whispers and Wonder: Holding Space for Playful, Powerful Connection.
- Workshop 3: Jenny Reid: Gender and Sexual Diversity in Play Therapy.
- Workshop 4: Casey Webster and Amy Wight: Neurodiversity-Affirming Play Therapy: Attuning to the Whole Person, not their Mask
Why Attend?
- Inspiration and Insight: Gain valuable insights from leading experts in the field of play therapy.
- Professional Development: Participate in hands-on masterclasses designed to elevate your practice.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded professionals and expand your professional network.
Venue Aston Conference Centre, Birmingham, offers a contemporary and comfortable setting for our conference, ensuring a memorable and enriching experience for all attendees. Register now and secure your place at the BAPT Conference 2025. Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of the play therapist's use of self and take your practice to the next level. We look forward to seeing you there. |
