Child-Centered Play Therapy

About Andrea E. SywulakCynthia Caparosa SniscakRise VanFleet

Risë VanFleet PhD RPT-S is President of the Family Enhancement and Play Therapy Center in Boiling Springs Pennsylvania. She has trained thousands worldwide in the practice of child-centered play therapy and Filial Therapy and is the author of numerous books articles and DVDs on these topics. Dr. VanFleet is a past president and board chair of the Association for Play Therapy. She is a recipient of the Bernard G. and Louise F. Guerney Award for Outstanding Contributions to Practice and Training in Filial Therapy from the Association for Filial and Relationship Enhancement Methods and of the Play Therapy Professional Education and Training Award from the Association for Play Therapy.Andrea E. Sywulak PhD RPT-S is in private practice in Southampton Pennsylvania specializing in the treatment of families with young children. She has trained many professionals in child-centered play therapy and Filial Therapy and regularly supervises professionals in their use of these methods. She conducted some of the first research on Filial Therapy has authored book chapters and manuals and has presented at international conferences.Cynthia Caparosa Sniscak LPC RPT-S is in private practice with children and families in Carlisle Pennsylvania specializing in trauma and attachment problems. She has trained many professionals and authored several book chapters. Ms. Sniscak presents at international conferences and provides supervision in child-centered play therapy and Filial Therapy. She is a recipient of the Outstanding Contributions to Professional Training in Filial Therapy Award from the Family Enhancement and Play Therapy Center.