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2nd Annual Supportive Innovations for Therapeutic Heroes Conference

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November 2-4, 2023 at the Las Cruces Convention Center

 

Featuring: Amy Nelson, LCSW, LSCSW, RPT-S on November 2-3rd

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"Coming to Our Senses:

Utilizing Applied Sensory Strategies in Your Play Therapy Practice"

We are excited to launch our second year with this conference and we have a lot of exciting news to share as we get closer to our event!

SITH Conference?

Yes! We are excited to offer this engaging, high energy conference as an opportunity to reconnect with fellow clinicians and learn creative interventions to put that spark back into your clinical practice. While SITH stands for Supportive Innovations for Therapeutic Heroes, it is also a nod to Maria's passion for geek culture. ​

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This conference is not your typical conference - you are invited to come, dressed to move and learn. Are you a geek? Have a fandom or interest? Wear your geek gear! Appropriate attire includes yoga pants or leggings or comfortable pants you can move in topped with your favorite t-shirt proudly displaying your interest - Star Wars, Harry Potter, Star Trek, Marvel, DC, Anime, Bands, Punny Ts.

*We do expect them to be appropriate in that there is no nudity, offensive messages or political affiliations. This is to ensure a comfortable environment for all.

"We are the spark that'll light the fire."

Poe Dameron

"In a dark place we find ourselves and a little more knowledge lights our way."

Jedi Master Yoda

Sponsorships Available

We have a handful of incredible sponsorships opportunities available for the first time this year! These sponsorships will benefit organizations, individuals and groups as they can share their information with thousands of mental health professionals as well as providing the chance for 2 mental health graduate students and 2 mental health professionals to attend this year's conference for free through scholarships! If you are interested in a sponsorship, please click the button to learn more information. 

Scholarship Opportunities

We are excited to announce that we are offering scholarships to cover the cost of the entire conference for 2 students and 2 professionals! This is a great opportunity for local professionals to learn from leading experts in their field and network with other professionals in the community.

We are seeking sponsors to help us fund these scholarships. In return for their sponsorship, businesses will have the opportunity to share their business information with attendees, as well as receive additional perks such as booth space and speaking opportunities.

We will announce the application process once we have sponsors lined up, so be sure to sign up for our newsletter to stay informed. If you know of a potential sponsor, please encourage them to sign up above!

Registration

Professional Registration- Early Bird Available Until 10/7

Full Conference    $225

  • All day Nov 2nd-4th (lunch included all three days)

Coming to Our Senses Only   $250

  • All day Nov 2nd (lunch included) and morning of Nov 3rd (no lunch provided)

Thursday and Friday    $325

  • All day Nov 2nd-3rd (lunch included both days)

Saturday Only    $200

  • All day Nov 4th (lunch included)

Friday Afternoon Only    $125

  • Afternoon session only Nov 3rd (lunch not included)

 

Student Registration - Early Bird Available Until 10/7

Coming to Our Senses Only    $150

  • All day Nov 2nd (lunch included) and morning of Nov 3rd (no lunch provided)

Full Conference    $225

  • All day Nov 2nd-4th (lunch included all three days)

 

"This is where the fun begins!

Anakin Skywalker

CE Information

All listed workshops will offer CEs from the NM Counseling and Therapy Board.

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The following workshops may be appropriate/eligible for the following specialty CEs:

Play Therapy CEs from APT

  • Coming to Our Senses: Utilizing Applied Sensory Strategies in Your Play Therapy Practice

  • Using Play Therapy Skills to Engage Parents Using Cultural Competency

  • Developing Evidenced-Based Tailored Interventions for the Play Room

 

Culture CEs from NM Counseling and Therapy Practice Board

  • Using Play Therapy Skills to Engage Parents Using Cultural Competency

Traveling to Las Cruces?

We have a limited block of rooms at the Courtyard by Marriot located right next door to the conference center! The last day to book a room with our discount is October 19th!

  • Use this direct link

  • Call them at 575-526-1722 and use the Group Code: SITSITA

  • Use Marriott mobile app and use the Group Code: SITSITA

Questions?

Maria LaquerreDiego LMFT, RPT-S can be reached via email at maria@anewhopetc.org

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