THIS BLOGSPOT (tel: 519/744-3424) IS FOR ARTHUR BOWERS (Tele/E-Counselling/On-site: Psychotherapy with Individuals and Families): Kitchener, Ontario and DR. NANCY RIEDEL BOWERS (Onsite/telephone/zoom: Child/Play Therapy): Kitchener; Supervision/Externship= 0 positions available/ Clinical Practice currently OPEN for 0 new intakes ..................................................................................................Academic teaching completed: FSW-WLU course on 'Play Therapy: Models and Theory'; 'Interventions with Children/Adolescents'- Jan. 2022; Capt training completed- Play Therapy: theory and practice- spring (May) 2022 ..................................................................................................Announcing new chapters: Systems Theory Applied (2023 publication); Holistic Healing (ed. Dr. Peter Dunn).2019.."Expressive Arts:Instruments for Individual and Community Change"......................................................................................Completed: 2023 in Toronto, Ont- On-site: one'half day workshop in May of 2023= For RPT -Registration- Play Therapy Models Applied: Reading and case review; Completed: On-site workshop at Langdon Hall, Cambridge, Ont on Nov. 10/22 "Play Therapy Models Applied" * Upcoming and Recent activities(2018/19): South Africa and visit with children in Zimbabwe (May 2018), Cartagena, Columbia (2018); Doctoral committee membership Univ of Pretoria fall 2018/MSW research at WLU 2019; Spring/summer trainings- 2021 CAPT Certification program by Zoom ( May workshops on Play Therapy models, process and research)
THIS BLOG OFFERS SELECTED PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES OF DR. NANCY RIEDEL BOWERS THAT INCLUDE CLINICAL AND SUPERVISION PRACTICE, ACADEMIC TEACHING, CLINICAL WORKSHOPS, TRAININGS FOR THE Canadian Association of Play Therapy AND the American Association for Play Therapy, PAST WORKSHOPS, AWARDS AND CURRENT RESEARCH. Examples of past trainings and publications:
ANNOUNCING NEW CHAPTER on "Systems Theory" by Nancy Riedel Bowers and Anna Bowers in 6th Ed. Social Work Interlocking Theories, Frank Turner (Ed.), 2017: contact Nancy at Faculty of Social Work (nriedel@wlu.ca) for a pdf copy of this chapter
(Oise workshop of June 3rd, 2016 completed) Announcing: This workshop may be repeated again in 2018 - PLEASE KEEP POSTED FOR UPDATES!
(Oise workshop of June 3rd, 2016 completed) Announcing: This workshop may be repeated again in 2018 - PLEASE KEEP POSTED FOR UPDATES!
Incorporating Play-Based Strategies in Assessment, Intervention,
and Consultation
OISE / University of Toronto at 252 Bloor St. W., Toronto
Friday, June 3, 2016
Room 5-280 Time 9:30 Waiting list spots only
Presented By: Nancy Riedel Bowers,
R.S.W, Ph.D. & Anna Bowers, M.A.
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Dr. Riedel Bowers maintains a
private practice in child and play therapy while holding positions at the Faculty of Social Work at Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo,
Ontario, Canada. A researcher and international workshop presenter, Dr. Riedel
Bowers studies the psychotherapeutic process particularly in the area of child
and play therapy and is editor of Play
Therapy with Families: A Collaborative Approach to Healing (2013).
Anna Bowers is a PhD student
in School & Clinical Child Psychology at OISE. She completed her MA at the
University of British Columbia in School Psychology and was an intern at the
York Region District School Board where she conducted psychological assessments
and play-based interventions with children.
CURRENT AND RECENT TRAININGS AND COLLABORATIONS:
- CO-AUTHORSHIP with W. Woo of Hong Kong and Anna Bowers (PhD student, U of T, Toronto) re. 'tools for therapy with autistic children' and related training in Hong Kong in 2016-7
- NASP WORKSHOP ON "PLAY-BASED STRATEGIES IN ASSESSMENT, INTERVENTION AND CONSULTATION", co-presenter with Anna Bowers (MA in School Psychology, PhD student in Clinical Psychology- Oise, Univ. of Toronto, Ontario, Canada) at the National Association of School Psychologists, New Orleans, LA, USA- February 13, 2016: 10am- noon
- APPOINTMENTS- 5 year Standing Appointment, Faculty of Social Work, Wilfrid Laurier University , Ontario, Canada(2015-2017)
- CACPT TRAINING- Canadian Association of Child and Play Therapists for upcoming Certification Programs in Toronto for 2016 as well as continuing education workshops and more....www.cacpt.com
- CACPT- 'Playground', Fall, 2014 article written by J. Kelp re. the Research work of Nancy Riedel Bowers (p. 18).......... http://www.cacpt.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/PG-Fall_2014.pdf
- Research Study and manuscript submission with W. Yeung, "Play around the world: a new description"- completed with manuscript submission accepted for the Journal of Psychology Research (2016-17)
- THE CLINICAL PRACTICE OF CHILD/PLAY THERAPY and ADULT THERAPY FOR NANCY RIEDEL BOWERS IS NOT OPEN FOR NEW REFERRALS FOR TREATMENT PLANNING AT THIS TIME
CUSTOM DESIGNED TRAININGS
WORKSHOPS, COURSES in child and play therapy and PLAY THERAPY TRAININGS for the Canadian Association of Child and Play Therapy (CANADA) and the American Association for Play Therapy (UNITED STATES- Continuing Education Provider) can be designed by request. By popular demand ONE to FIVE day workshops/trainings can be set up (offering the 'models' of play therapy with clinical application/experiential work) for locations nationally and internationally.
Ongoing and for 2017/18 academic year. Faculty of Social Work, WLU, Kitchener Campus- Advanced Social Work Practice with Individuals-Thursdays, Fall, 2017), TBA: Expressive Arts Based Groupwork for Children and Adolescents, Winter, 2018 (Tuesdays, 4:30 to 7:15pm)
CAPT Certification Program:6 Week Certification= July and August, Toronto, 2018 (Telus Building, details to be announced). Contact elizabeth@capt.com for details.
WORKSHOPS, COURSES in child and play therapy and PLAY THERAPY TRAININGS for the Canadian Association of Child and Play Therapy (CANADA) and the American Association for Play Therapy (UNITED STATES- Continuing Education Provider) can be designed by request. By popular demand ONE to FIVE day workshops/trainings can be set up (offering the 'models' of play therapy with clinical application/experiential work) for locations nationally and internationally.
Ongoing and for 2017/18 academic year. Faculty of Social Work, WLU, Kitchener Campus- Advanced Social Work Practice with Individuals-Thursdays, Fall, 2017), TBA: Expressive Arts Based Groupwork for Children and Adolescents, Winter, 2018 (Tuesdays, 4:30 to 7:15pm)
CAPT Certification Program:6 Week Certification= July and August, Toronto, 2018 (Telus Building, details to be announced). Contact elizabeth@capt.com for details.
Samples of Trainings in Process/Completed:
=> (completed) Workshop on "Play Therapy" for the early years on April 4, 2014 in Brantford: "Creative Tools for Preschoolers", Dr. Nancy Riedel Bowers, RSW, PhD and Frank Ripplinger, ECE. Nancy's new book, "Play Therapy with Families: A Collaborative Approach to Healing" were available for sale at the conference. For conference brochure and registration:
http://www.eycbrant.ca/sites/default/files/files/2014%20CHANGE%20brochure.pdf
=>CAPT yearly training/6 Week (3 Levels) Certification Programs:
COMPLETED.... OCTOBER, 2013- Winnipeg, Manitoba (Level 1- completed);
=>APT International Conference: Palm Springs California- Annual Conference of the American Association for Play Therapy: Oct. 12, 2013...'Play Therapy Research Around the World (completed)
=> (completed) Workshop on "Play Therapy" for the early years on April 4, 2014 in Brantford: "Creative Tools for Preschoolers", Dr. Nancy Riedel Bowers, RSW, PhD and Frank Ripplinger, ECE. Nancy's new book, "Play Therapy with Families: A Collaborative Approach to Healing" were available for sale at the conference. For conference brochure and registration:
http://www.eycbrant.ca/sites/default/files/files/2014%20CHANGE%20brochure.pdf
=>CAPT yearly training/6 Week (3 Levels) Certification Programs:
COMPLETED.... OCTOBER, 2013- Winnipeg, Manitoba (Level 1- completed);
=>APT International Conference: Palm Springs California- Annual Conference of the American Association for Play Therapy: Oct. 12, 2013...'Play Therapy Research Around the World (completed)
AWARDS, REGULAR GROUP THERAPY PROGRAMS, RESEARCH AND TRAINING EXAMPLES:
2010: Receipt of the National Award of Canadian Association of Child and Play Therapy, Monica Herbert Award
2012: Receipt of Award from Minister John Milloy for 30 years volunteer experience with the Ontario Association of Professional Social Workers
2013: WLU Teaching Award for Years of Service (68 courses taught)
Yearly Group for BEREAVED FAMILIES OF ONTARIO- WATERLOO REGION: "Healing Little Hearts", 6 week healing group for young children 3-6 years old and their caretakers who have suffered the loss of a loved one (6 sessions in April and May). Nancy Riedel Bowers along with other professionals leads these 2 side-by-side groups each spring.
CURRENT RESEARCH PROJECT (WLU ETHICS BOARD APPROVED): Completed Focus Groups- Marrakesh, Morrocco (May, 2010), Singapore and Hong Kong (April, 2011), Canada/US (2014) =research for completion and publication in the International Journal of Play Therapy in 2015
CUSTOM DESIGNED COURSES/TRAINING and SUPERVISION
- Workshops on Play and Child Therapy- ONE DAY (History and Models), TWO DAY (History, Models and Experiential Work), ONE WEEK (History, Models, Experience and Case Consultation)
- As Nancy Riedel Bowers is an Approved Continuing Education Provider and Supervisor with the American Play Therapy Association, trainings are made to suit the individuals or group seeking registration
EXAMPLES OF PAST WORKSHOPS:
PLAY THERAPY WORKSHOPS previously offered through Wilfrid Laurier University:
October, 2012- Filial Play Therapy Workshop at 6 Nations, Ontario (5 hour)
Nov. 28 and 29, 2012- An Introduction to Play Therapy (2 day)
Jan. 18, 2013- Play Therapy and the School Setting (1 day)
March 6, 2013- Play Therapy and Childhood Trauma (1 day)
HOSTED: Sir Richard Bowlby (London, UK), son of John Bowlby (author of Attachment Theory)- Presentation on 'New Discussions about Attachment Theory: Implications for Fatherhood and Day-Care'
Date: September 21, 2011 SOLD OUT
Location: Kitchener (Faculty of Social Work-WLU: 11:45 am to 1:15 with Lunch provided)
and Waterloo (Maureen Forrester Hall-WLU: 7:30 to 9:30 with Reception to follow lecture)
Date: September 22, 2011
Location: Toronto Campus (WLU- 130 King St. West, Toronto) SOLD OUT
Location: Kitchener (Faculty of Social Work-WLU: 11:45 am to 1:15 with Lunch provided)
and Waterloo (Maureen Forrester Hall-WLU: 7:30 to 9:30 with Reception to follow lecture)
Date: September 22, 2011
Location: Toronto Campus (WLU- 130 King St. West, Toronto) SOLD OUT
- Examples of Recent Research Trainings and Extensive Workshops:
- 1/2 day in Tarrytown, New York
- 1/2 research workshop in Marrakesh, Morocco
- 2 day training on Play Therapy on Akwesasne Reserve, Cornwall, Ontario; 2 days at the Mental Health Unit, Hospital Network, London, Ontario; 4 days at Western Health, Cornerbrook, Newfoundland
Supervision for the Canadian Association of Child and Play Therapy and the American Assn of Play Therapy is available in GROUP and INDIVIDUAL formats (onsite in location of choice and as requested in Kitchener and Toronto.... by telephone, email and SKYPE). For rates and special arrangements please contact Nancy at 519/570-0355 or via website contact: http://www.riedelbowers.com/
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