Keynote Speaker:  

Dr. Benton Johnson II

“Jazzing Joy in the Journey:  Connection, Co-Regulation, and Care from the DT in Me”

A presentation exploring how Joy, rhythm, connection and co-regulation influence engagement, relationships and therapeutic presence within developmental therapy practice.  Presentation will be infused with relationship-based principles, neuroscience and polyvagal-informed concepts.  Reflective Elements will be included to inspire attendees in their work with children and families.

Morning Breakout Sessions:  

 Session Option 1: 

Sabrina Robertson

     Reigniting Purpose, Restoring Confidence Building Confidence and Renewing Purpose in the Work you do.

An Empowering professional development experience designed to help professionals reconnect with purpose and restore joy in the work they do.  Participants will explore practical strategies for burnout prevention, emotional wellness and self-care while reflecting in the impact they make through providing developmental therapy.

 Session Option 2: 

Daniel Stidham

The Necessity of Emotional Intelligence

A presentation designed to define emotional intelligence, why it is necessary in day to day routines.  Scenarios will be presented to encourage attendee participation in regulating emotions, navigating primary and secondary ways of functioning and developing character. 

Closing presenter:  Jessica Kazaniwskyj

Session Title: 

                           DT-  Who I am Becoming- Expanding your Impact Without Losing Yourself.

A presentation designed to help Developmental Therapists expand their impact within interdisciplinary teams.  Attendees will walk away inspired and with a deeper sense of empowerment for a future focused therapy approach.