11th Annual Tye Dye Play Therapy Study Group
Course Overview
Course Summary
Live Tutorials and Practice Sessions
| Session | Date | Time | Location | Mode |
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| 11th Annual Tye Dye Play Therapy Study Group — Day 1 | Oct 24 2026 | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (Calgary time) | Canmore, Alberta | In Person |
| 11th Annual Tye Dye Play Therapy Study Group — Day 2 | Oct 25 2026 | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (Calgary time) | Canmore, Alberta | In Person |
| 11th Annual Tye Dye Play Therapy Study Group — Day 3 | Oct 26 2026 | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (Calgary time) | Canmore, Alberta | In Person |
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Speakers
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Carolyn LynchGuest Presenter- R.Psych, CPTCarolyn is a registered psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists and a certified play therapist with the Canadian Association for Play Therapy. Carolyn has worked in child and adolescent mental health for more than 15 years in numerous rural settings, including education, mental health services and private practice. Carolyn is currently the owner of a private practice in Whitecourt, Alberta. She works with children and their families from a developmental, trauma-informed and attachment-based integrative play therapy lens. Carolyn is outside playing with her family, hiking, biking, walking, running, camping, and paddling all year long when she is not at work.
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Dionne SackiwGuest Presenter-RPT,CPTDionne is a Registered Psychologist and Registered Play Therapist (APT)/ Certified Play Therapist (CAPT), who loves working with children, because children are the best. Every day is an adventure and any opportunity to learn, explore and appreciate the complexities of childhood and adolescence is always embraced. Dionne operates Sunshine Psychological Services, which is a small private practice in St. Albert, Alberta. Dionne’s earlier career experiences include supporting children and adults with developmental disabilities, working within educational systems and supporting youth in crisis. In addition to keeping busy with supporting her clients, she also delights in raising her 3 school-age children with her husband, researching and trying out recipes, rescuing injured birds, working on self-care and finding humor in life’s craziest moments.
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Kristen KlassenGuest Presenter- RP, CPT, CCC PhD, MACP, MSc, BScKristen is a Registered Psychotherapist (CRPO) and Certified Play Therapist (CAPT) with Master’s degrees in both Counselling Psychology and Disability Studies, as well as a Doctorate in Applied Health Sciences. In addition to her work as a play therapist (PlayWell Therapy), she also works as a mental health facilitator and trainer (CTRI), and a consultant with her own company called Brickstorming. She is a co-author of the book Seriously Therapeutic Play with LEGO®: The Guidebook for Helping Professionals.
Kristen views her clients as the experts in their own lives and uses a social constructivist lens to support them to tell their own stories, create their own knowledge, and actively solve their own challenges. She is a firm believer in the value of experiential learning and the importance of play for self-development and growth in all life stages. -
Lisa EvansGuest Presenter- RPT-S, AAPTLIsa Evans is a Registered Psychologist, RPT-S, and Certified Animal Assisted Play Therapist™. Lisa lives in Whitehorse, Yukon and has been working with children and families for over 25 years. Lisa is currently working as an Educational Consultant and also has a small private practice. Luna and Stella are Lisa’s canine partners in her therapy practice.
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