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March 24, 2026

Hey Certified SPTers! Hoping to catch Lisa in person?

Lisa will be presenting and keynoting at the following events here in the U.S. in 2026:

  • April 25-26, 2026 – 8th Annual Sandtray Summit 2026 in Louisville, Kentucky
  • May 14-17, 2026 – Echoes of Wisdom: Las Vegas Play Therapy in Las Vegas, Nevada
  • June 25-June 26, 2026 – Aggression in Play Therapy: A Synergetic Approach for Integrating Intensity (2-Day Keynote) at Indiana Association for Play Therapy in Fishers, Indiana

Event details and links to register can be found on the SPTI Events Calendar!

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