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Session 8 - The Power of Play
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Location: Marbella B - 8/12/26, 2:05 PM - 8/12/26, 3:05 PM (America/Chicago) (1 hour)
Session 8 - The Power of Play
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.
Connect, Learn, & Grow Together

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.

CMFCAA
Home State Health
Aging Best
COMC - Central Ozarks Medical Center
Compass Health
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services -Dept of Dental Health
KVC Missouri
Four Rivers Community Health Center