​​2nd ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL PLAY THERAPY CONFERENCE
Proudly co-sponsored by PA APT
PrePre-Conference workshops: 10 July 2026
Conference dates: 11-12 July 2026
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Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
4170 City Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19131, USA​
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The 2nd International CBPT Conference gathers leading experts in Cognitive Behavioral Play Therapy to present foundational theory, research, and clinical applications. Workshops and presentations address topics such as trauma-informed play therapy, supervision in CBPT, integrating play in CBT for children, gender-diversity in play therapy, and cross-cultural development of CBPT.​​​
2026 CBPT Conference Speakers
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Judith Beck, Ph.D.
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Meena Dasari, Ph.D.
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Susan M. Knell, Ph.D.
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Lisa Remey, MEd, LPC-S, RPT-S™
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Maria Geraci, Ph.D.
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Didem Altay, Ph.D.
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Eva Feindler, Ph.D.
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Robert Friedberg, Ph.D.
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Sandra Pimentel, Ph.D. ​
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Athena Drewes, Psy.D., MA, MS Ed, RPT-S™
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Sandra Russ, Ph.D.
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Karla Fehr, Ph.D.
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Ornella Argento, Psy.
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Sueann Kenney-Noziska, MSW, LCSW, RPT-S™
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Kristen Ullrich, Psy.D.
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Anna Kiesnowski, MSW, LCSW
July 10, 2026 Friday
Pre-Conference Workshops
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2:00-4:00p CBPT for Anxious Children: Meena Dasari, Ph.D.,Phuonguyen (Hailey) V. Chu, M.A., Samantha Martin, Rachel McLaine
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2:00-4:00p CBPT for child sexual abuse:Sueann Kenney-Noziska, MSW
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4:30-6:30p CBPT for affect regulation in children: Athena Drewes, Psy.D.
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4:30-6:30p Turtle Magic Intervention for young children:Eva Feindler, Ph.D, Alexandra Schira, Psy.D., Kristen Ullrich, PsyD
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4:30-6:30p Movies, Music and Books, Oh My! Creative Strategies in CBPT: Lisa Remey, M.Ed.
Total CE for Friday: 4​​
2026 CBPT Conference Schedule
July 11, 2026 Saturday
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8:15- 8:45 Registration
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8:15-8:50 Poster sessions (video)
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8:50 Welcome & Introductions- Knell/Geraci
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9-12:15 Foundations of CBT & CBPT, 3 CE:Judith Beck,Ph.D., Meena Dasari, Ph.D., Susan M. Knell,Ph.D., Lisa Remey MEd, LPC-S, RPT-S™
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Break 10:30-10:45
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Lunch 12:15 – 1:15
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1:15-2:15 Case Conceptualization in CBPT, 1 CE: Maria Geraci, Ph.D. and Meena Dasari, Ph.D.
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2:15-3:15 Supervision of CBPT,1 CE:Athena Drewes Psy.D, MA, MS Ed, RPT-S™
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3:15-3:30 Break
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3:30-6 Empirical Foundations of CBPT Research and its implications for CBPT, 2. 5 CE Sandra Russ, Ph.D., Karla Fehr, Ph.D., Ornella Argento, Psy.
Total CE for Saturday: 7.5
July 12, 2026 Sunday
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8:00 – 9:30 Intersection of Sexual Abuse and CBPT, 1.5 CE
Sueann Kenney-Noziska MSW, LCSW, RPT-S™ -
9:30-10:30 Gender- bias in CBPT, 1 CE
Kristen Ullrich, Psy.D and Anna Kiesnowski, MSW, LCSW -
10:30-10:45 Break
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10:45 –12:15 Clinical Applications of CBPT with specific populations,1.5 CE
Meena Dasari, Ph.D., Didem Altay, Ph.D. -
Lunch 12:15 – 1:15
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1:15-4:30 Creative integration of Play in CBT with older children, 3 CEU Eva Feindler, Ph.D., Robert Friedberg, Ph.D., Sandra Pimentel, Ph.D.
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3:30-3:45 Break
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4:30-4:45 International Development of CBPT, Maria Geraci, Ph.D.
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4:45-5:00 CBPT: State of the art and future directions, Susan M. Knell, Ph.D.
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Total CE for Sunday 7.5
Continuing Education Information
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Continuing Education Hours Offered by Day:
Preconference (APT*, APA and NBCC, only) Friday, July 10 workshops: Maximum of 4 CE
Conference (APT*, APA, NBCC, and ECM (Italy) Saturday, July 11. Maximum of 7.5 CE
Conference (APT*, APA, NBCC, and ECM (Italy) Sunday, July 12. Maximum of 7 CE
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Continuing education credit is awarded on a session-by-session basis, with full attendance required for each session attended. *APT Approved Provider 04-150. Play therapy credit is only awarded to mental health professionals.
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Conference registration fees and continuing education fees (if applicable), minus a $25 administrative charge per transaction, will be refunded only if the request is received at least 10 calendar days prior to the event. All requests must be submitted to the CBPT conference committee in writing.