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Breakfast
Done
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Session 8 - Improv
Mary DeMicheleDone
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General Session
Done
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Cousin Danny
Cousin DannyDone
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Family Time
Done
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Session 1 - The Power of Play
Colleen Smithson, MSW, LCSW, RPT™Done
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Registration Opens
Done
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Session 2 - Calming Techniques
Sara Schmitz, M.ED, LPCDone
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Session 3 - Clint Sinclair
Lt. Clint SinclairDone
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DiSC Parenting Styles
Bruce ScottDone
Session 5 - The Power of Play
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Location: Marbella B
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8/12/26, 9:30 AM
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8/12/26, 10:30 AM
(America/Chicago)
(1 hour)
Colleen Smithson, MSW, LCSW, RPT™
Colleen Smithson, MSW, LCSW, RPT™
Colleen is the owner of St. Louis Play Therapy, LLC, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Registered Play Therapist™, and certified AutPlay therapist. She specializes in treating children and adolescents, as well as working with toddlers and their caregivers. Colleen has a special interest in supporting neurodivergent children and their families. She graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology in 2010 and obtained her Master of Social Work from Washington University in St. Louis in 2012.
This interactive, playful session will allow caregivers and their children to strengthen their communication, relationships, and practical coping skills. Families will leave this session with new ways to connect.
Nourishing the Roots of Our Families
A heartfelt thank you to the incredible community partners backing the Rooted Conference. Your generosity directly powers 4 days of expert workshops, family activities, resources, and valuable networking for Missouri foster and adoptive families.
