Objectives

This presentation offers a unique exploration of how the presenters infuse creativity into therapeutic methods by incorporating elements of pop culture, including Harry Potter and Taylor Swift, making clinical terms more relatable and applicable to everyday life. This session explores innovative methods to engage clients and promote therapeutic expression in session. Participants will learn practical tools to help enhance their relationships with clients and is designed to help participants identify personal strengths and explore areas for growth in their awareness of self. 

More about Katie and Kelsey

Katherine "Katie" Dunham, MS, LPC-S, RPT-S and Kelsey D'Amore, MS, LPC-S, RPT are the co-founders of Connect to Thrive in Plano, a private practice that offers a wide variety of evidenced based, trauma-informed services to the North Texas community. Katie and Kelsey are both LPC-Supervisors, Registered Play Therapists (Katie is also a supervisor), EMDR Trained, and are currently in their first year of Somatic Experiencing training to become Somatic Experiencing Practitioners. They have extensive experience working in agencies, hospitals, eating disorder programs, and private practice. Both Katie and Kelsey utilize an attachment based approach to help clients of all ages address symptoms that are stuck in their bodies in a developmentally appropriate manner.