Schedule and CEUs
Violet Oaklander’s books and training programs have had enormous global impact, and countless therapists around the world have been supported by Violet’s work. Now, in the midst of a global pandemic, the VSOF international community has become more vital than ever before.
Sessions will be led by experienced Oaklander Model trainers and international guest presenters. All will share how they’re working with the Oaklander Model, as well as provide examples of multicultural applications.
Join us to experience how the worldwide success of the Oaklander Model can support your work in private practice, in schools, and in a variety of agency settings. This approach to therapy is hands-on, playful and creative. Our time together will be rich in theory, research and practice: not just a conference, but an experience!
Conference Schedule At-a-Glance:
(View Presentation Details)
|
Presentation Number/Date/Time |
2023 VSOF Conference On-line Presenters and Topics |
Friday, June 2nd |
|
|
Presentation #1 9:00–9:50 am pdt |
Peter Mortola & VSOF Board (Portland/USA) Resistance & persistence: Viewing Violet Oaklander’s efforts to help a 5-year-old boy make good contact – video and discussion |
|
Presentation #2 10:00–10:50 am pdt |
Giandomenico Bagatin (Italy) Healing trauma with the Oaklander model – A workplan |
|
Presentation #3 11:00–11:50 am pdt |
Chris Elsbree (Seattle/USA) Creating a culturally safe and welcoming therapy room for all children and families |
|
Presentation #4 12:00–12:50 pm pdt |
Claire Mercurio & Sara St. Antoine (Santa Barbara/USA) Climate grief and the Oaklander model: A sisters’ presentation |
Saturday, June 3rd |
|
|
Presentation #5 9:00–9:50 am pdt |
Peter Mortola & VSOF Board (Portland/USA) Missing a chance to “be it”? What happens when Violet doesn’t follow the Oaklander approach – Video and discussion |
|
Presentation #6 10:00–10:50 am pdt |
Tzveta Misheva-Aleksova (Bulgaria) Puppets used in different stages of the therapeutic process |
|
Presentation #7 11:00–11:50 am pdt |
Ann Beckley-Forest (USA) Integrating Oaklander’s Gestalt Play Therapy model with trauma protocols to manage dissociation and move towards healing |
|
Presentation #8 12:00–12:50 pm pdt |
Cassiana Castro (Brazil) Resistance and contact functions: Anna’s session |
Sunday, June 4th |
|
|
Presentation #9 9:00–9:50 am pdt |
Jon Blend (England) Drop in, drop out: An Oaklander music-making experience |
|
Presentation #10 10:00–10:50 am pdt |
Susana Millan (Mexico) An adaptation of the polyvagal theory to the Oaklander model |
|
Presentation #11 11:00–11:50 am pdt |
Amy Picco, Rekha Khuon, Dan Morta, and Camille Jarmie Harris (USA) Rewilding the soul: Experiential sand tray for indigenous youth |
|
Presentation #12 12:00–12:50 pm pdt |
Karen Fried & “Just for Now” (Los Angeles/USA) Just for now: Checking-in with the VSOF 2023 international, in-person gatherings |