# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Intersection of Childhood Sexual Trauma and Play Therapy - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 09:00 am – Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 04:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Learn interventions for treating the complexities of sexual abuse in play therapy. Ticket price includes lunch for the networking luncheon.About this EventThis workshop will emphasize using play therapy with victims of sexual abuse and trauma. Frameworks for conceptualizing the impact of sexual abuse, treatment components from evidence-based practice models, and play therapy will be integrated to create abuse-informed assessment and interventions that are developmentally appropriate and clinically sound. This will include discussion of differences between dynamic and toxic posttraumatic play. Attendees will receive a variety of cognitive behavioral play therapy interventions which address core components of sexual abuse treatment including psychoeducation, emotional expression, cognitive coping, and trauma narration. Furthermore, areas of clinical need for children and adolescents who have been victims of childhood sexual abuse will be identified to delineate ways in which play therapy can be utilized to meet these needs. Cultural influences of childhood sexual abuse will be explored. Additional special considerations for play therapists working with sexually abused children and adolescents will be discussed, including self-care and scope of practice. Lecture, experiential activities, group discussions, and case examples will provide participants with a comprehensive learning experience.Learning Objectives:Identify a minimum of ten play-based interventions to use in clinical practice with sexually traumatized children and adolescents, Identify the difference between dynamic and toxic posttraumatic play, Identify at least three dynamics of sexual abuse that may be utilized to underscore play therapy assessment and intervention of sexually abused individuals, Describe areas of clinical need for children and adolescents who have been victims of childhood sexual abuse and discuss ways in which play therapy can be utilized to meet these needs, Identify two to three cultural considerations when using play therapy with sexually abused children, andDiscuss one to two areas of special consideration when using play therapy with sexually traumatized children and adolescents. About the Presenter - Sueann Kenney-Noziska, MSW, LCSW, RPT-SWith over 25 years of clinical experience, Sueann Kenney-Noziska specializes in clinical practice with abused and traumatized children. She owns a private practice and is part of her community’s multidisciplinary team on child abuse. Sueann is internationally recognized and has presented throughout North America as well as Japan, China, Jamaica, Estonia, and England. She is a contributing author to several peer-reviewed publications and has testified as an expert witness at the state and federal levels.Sueann established the mental health component of the Children's Advocacy Center in her community and served as its initial Clinical Director. Best known for her work with sexually abused children, she frequently presents at major child abuse conferences and has trained thousands of professionals. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/fda1ec90-3768-11f1-9002-3949d2c4aa38-rimg-w592-h740-dc181717-gmir.jpg The LocationSioux FallsThis in-person event will take place at the Augustana University Welcome Center, located at 2100 S. Summit Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD 57105 from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm CST.Please check your registration email ahead of the event for directions for event-day parking.Attendees will receive 6 CEs of Contact Play Therapy Credit.A Networking Luncheon will take place during the lunch break for the event. Your ticket price includes the cost of lunch. If you have dietary restrictions, please email letsplay.sdapt@gmail.com upon registration to notify us of your restrictions so that we can plan accordingly. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/fddad6e0-3768-11f1-be24-83784ced8d65-rimg-w555-h740-dcb9dcf1-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/fe1743a0-3768-11f1-be24-83784ced8d65-rimg-w740-h740-dc000000-gmir.png https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/fe4d6ed0-3768-11f1-be24-83784ced8d65-rimg-w740-h740-dcffffff-gmir.jpg About the HostThe South Dakota Association for Play Therapy (SDAPT) is APT Approved Provider #23-714.For questions, please contact letsplay.sdapt@gmail.com.SDAPT Cancellation & Refund PolicyWithdrawal from Participants and RefundsRefund requests must be submitted in writing to letsplay.sdapt@gmail.com. The request must include the participants name, contact information such as an email or phone number, the continuing education title, and reason for withdrawal. To receive a full refund, participants must request their refund no less than two weeks prior to the start of the continuing education training date.Refund requests made less than two weeks prior to the start of the continuing education training will not receive a refund. Absences from Continuing Education training will not be refunded without a request. Refunds will be issued via the EventBrite portal utilizing the original credit card used for the purchase of the event.Extenuating Circumstance RefundsA full or partial refund may be provided after the deadline on rare occasions for extenuating circumstances. These requests may or may not be granted after review by the SDAPT board. Cases that may apply include medical emergencies or hospitalizations due to serious illness, the death of an immediate family member, or a request for military assignment. In the event that any of these situations occur, documentation to confirm these situations is required. Additional circumstances can be considered by the SDAPT board.Cancellations and ChangesThe SDAPT may cancel a continuing education training to ensure the safety and well-being of its participants. In addition, the SDAPT may make changes to the date of a continuing education training when necessary. In the event that a continuing education training must be canceled, or in the event that the date must be changed, a full refund of the registration fee will be provided to those registered for the continuing education training. Refunds will not be provided for additional expenses such as travel or lodging. Participants registered for the continuing education training will be notified of changes or cancellations by their provided contact information including phone or email.When requested according to the policy, refunds will be issued through Eventbrite, less a registration fee initiated by Eventbrite.The South Dakota Association for Play Therapy is APT Approved Provider #23-714Please note that all times listed in the agenda are CST. Agenda🕑: 08:45 AM - 09:00 AMCheck-In🕑: 09:00 AM - 10:30 AMWorkshop🕑: 10:30 AM - 10:45 AMBreak🕑: 10:45 AM - 12:15 PMWorkshop🕑: 12:15 PM - 01:15 PMNetworking LuncheonInfo: Lunch will be provided on-site. If you have dietary restrictions, please email letsplay.sdapt@gmail.com upon registration to notify us of your restrictions so that we can plan accordingly. 🕑: 01:15 PM - 02:45 PMWorkshop🕑: 02:45 PM - 03:00 PMBreak🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:30 PMWorkshop🕑: 04:30 PMEvaluations & Adjourn - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sioux-falls/the-intersection-of-childhood-sexual-trauma-and-play-therapy/100001987130820777 - **Event Categories**: Workshops, Art, Business, health-wellness, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 108.55, max: 135.23, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Sioux Falls - **state**: SD - **country**: United States - **location**: 2100 S Summit Ave - **lat**: 43.5255993 - **long**: -96.73598919999999 - **full address**: 2100 S Summit Ave, 2100 South Summit Avenue, Sioux Falls, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Intersection of Childhood Sexual Trauma and Play Therapy - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/69de4dd5c112495bd99fad67aa7fcf4289adc35d7869adec925d16d7eacba8a6-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1776105965 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Intersection of Childhood Sexual Trauma and Play Therapy being held? - **A:** The Intersection of Childhood Sexual Trauma and Play Therapy takes place on Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 09:00 am to Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 04:30 pm at 2100 S Summit Ave, 2100 South Summit Avenue, Sioux Falls, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for The Intersection of Childhood Sexual Trauma and Play Therapy? - **A:** Ticket prices for The Intersection of Childhood Sexual Trauma and Play Therapy range from USD 109 to USD 135 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilitySDAPT MemberUSD 109 + USD 9 feeAvailableNon-SDAPT MemberUSD 135 + USD 10 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing The Intersection of Childhood Sexual Trauma and Play Therapy? - **A:** The Intersection of Childhood Sexual Trauma and Play Therapy is organized by South Dakota Association for Play Therapy. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Intersection of Childhood Sexual Trauma and Play Therapy is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Sioux Falls, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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