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Transformative Power of Play Conference: Combating Depression, Anxiety and Isolation in a Digital Age
April 27, 2026 | 8:00AM – 4:00PM
Windrose on Hudson • 1 Shady Lane Farm Road, Ossining, NY
This Transformative Power of Play Conference features interactive breakout workshops led by professionals in education, social work, the arts and mental health. Sessions explore the role of play across topics such as digital technology, social media, education, parenting, mental health, organizational wellness and creativity. This conference is eligible for Continuing Education (CEU) credits, qualifies for CTLE hours for certified educators, and may be used toward New York State Public Librarian certification requirements.
Tickets are now $225. For ticket information, or sponsorships, and CTLE, CEU or Public Librarian Certification hours, please contact Pat Brigham, at pbrigham@wlsmail.org with CONFERENCE in the subject line or (914) 231-3241
Keynote Speaker
Mia Sundstrom, CEO of the National Institute for Play
Special Guest
Benjamin Perks, Head of Advocacy Child Development & Protection UNICEF New York, UN International Day of Play leader, and author of Trauma Proof
Tentative Conference Schedule
7:30AM Registration/Continental Breakfast/Networking
8:30AM Welcoming Remarks and Introductions
9:00AM Keynote Address with Mia Sundstrom, CEO,
National Institute for Play Panel and Q&A
11:00AM Workshop – Choice of 5
12:30PM Lunch
1:30PM Workshop – Choice of 5
3:00PM Closing Program – Moving Forward
CEU Credits from WJCS
Westchester Jewish Community Services is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0101, and by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW0067, and by The New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0313
Please note: To receive 4.5 CE credits, one must attend the entire Conference including the keynote and two workshops. Partial credit will not be awarded to those who attend only a portion of the class. Therefore, late arrival or an early departure of greater than 10 minutes constitutes not attending a workshop or the Conference in its entirety. To document attendance, participants must sign in and out of the Conference and workshop and complete an evaluation at the end of each class. Evaluations will be emailed after the Conference.
CTLE Credits
Sarah Lawrence College is an Approved CTLE Sponsor and offers 7 CTLE hours for this program.
This program meets Public Librarian Certification requirements
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
Partner Sponsors
Nancy Barr, Westchester County Legislator District 6
Kathy Halas
Dr. Terry L. Kirchner
Andrew Bell
