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Biography: Judi Parson, PhD, is a paediatric qualified Registered Nurse,
Registered Play Therapist – Supervisor ™, and Associate Professor / Discipline
Leader for Play Therapy at Deakin University, Australia. Judi has played an active role
in advancing the field of play therapy both nationally and internationally, contributing
to its professionalisation. She is a board member of Australasia Pacific Play Therapy
Association (APPTA) and represents APPTA on the International Consortium of Play
Therapy Associations (IC-PTA). Judi is an international presenter, educator,
supervisor, and researcher. Her research work focuses on the psychosocial health
and well-being of children, with special interest in Intercultural collaborations, Medical
Play Therapy, Nature Play Therapy, Digital Play technologies and Life-World Narrative
Therapy. She also continues to engage in private practice with a small caseload. Judi
has a substantial publication record, having authored over 50 book chapters and
journal articles, and co-edited 2 books.
Workshop D: Therapeutic Use of Self: An experiential and
creative workshop
By Maggie Fearn
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