Liz is registered Psychotherapist and a certified Play Therapist in the Niagara region. Liz is also a certified EMDR therapist and she is training to become an EMDR consultant. Liz’s career centres on working in children’s mental health to help children, adolescents, teens and their families recover from trauma. Liz joined the board as of 2023. Liz eagerly looks forward to helping with the exciting future developments through the Canadian Association for Play Therapy as a director of the board.

Lindsay is a Registered Social Worker and a Certified Play Therapist. She has currently begun working toward her certification as a Play Therapy Supervisor. Lindsay joined the Canadian Association of Play Therapists Board in 2021, and is excited to be actively involved as the Chair of the Membership Committee. Lindsay is excited to be part of the CAPT Board and is enthusiastic about contributing.

Lindsay is registered with Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers and holds memberships with: Ontario Association of Social Workers, EMDR Canada, Theraplay® Canada, and Canadian Association of Play Therapist. She completed her Masters of Social Work from the University of Windsor in 2016. Lindsay has completed her EMDR Basic Training and is pursuing full certification in EMDR. Lindsay has appreciated the opportunity to continue her education and growth, and has completed training in Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy, and is a Foundational Theraplay® Practitioner.

Justine is a Registered Psychologist and The Director of Child Clinical Services at The Grief and Trauma Healing Centre, a private practice in Edmonton, AB. She currently works full time as a clinician and sees clients of all ages. In addition to her clinical work, Justine enjoys professional speaking and facilitating debriefs, workshops, consultations, and training events along with contributing to blog posts. She creates and hosts her own podcast: “What the ____ am I doing?! And other questions” which interviews therapists about the ins and outs of therapy practice. Outside of work, Justine is actively completing her PsyD and enjoys spending time with family and friends.

Caileigh supports children’s mental health and development through her role as a Certified Play Therapist and Registered Social Worker in Ontario, Canada. Caileigh is also a Certified Trauma and Resiliency Practitioner and Certified AutPlay® Therapist. Outside of her career, Caileigh is a published outdoor play and loose parts researcher. She advocates for play opportunities in early childhood settings, and has helped to develop natural outdoor play spaces, natural playgrounds, and child friendly gardens within city spaces. She facilitates professional workshops across Canada and is an online author for multiple internet blogs and websites.

Greg Lubimiv recently retired after 42 years as Executive Director of the Phoenix Centre for Children and Families, a children’s mental health centre in southeastern Ontario.

Previous experiences include working as a Supervisor for Child and Family Services in Timiskaming and as a social worker in the Northwest Territories.

Greg graduated with his Masters of Social Work from the University of Toronto. He is a certified play therapist and supervisor with the Canadian Association of Child and Play Therapy and was presented with the Monica Hebert Award for contributions to the field of Play Therapy and in 2007. In 2006 he was recipient of the Liz Manson Award for contributions to the field of children’s mental health from Children’s Mental Health Ontario Association. In 2007 he received the Base Commander’s Commendation for services to military families and in 2012 the Queen’s Jubilee Medal for contributions to the mental health treatment of military children and families.

Greg has authored several book, including Wings for Our Children: Essentials of Becoming a Play Therapist, My Sister is an Angeline and With All My Love (children’s book encouraging writing letters). He is also author of numerous articles and presentations on various media platforms.

Greg has dedicated his professional life to improving mental health and wellbeing of children and families everywhere.

Currently Greg provides case consultation/supervision and a presents on a wide range of training topics in person and virtually. Greg is well known as a passionate, creative and playful presenter who makes learning practical, interesting and fun. He can be contacted at glubimiv@hotmail.com

Nicole Perryman, is a Registered Social Worker, Play Therapist, and Psychotherapist practicing in Durham Region. Nicole started her career supporting children, youth, and families in child welfare, social services and has worked within children’s mental health, parental contact and parenting time assessments, youth involved in the criminal justice system, trauma centers, and education. Nicole is the CEO and co-founder of Ifarada Centre for Excellence and Kujenga Family Wellness organizations that provide culturally-informed and trauma-focused approaches for children, youth, adults, and families. She is an occasional professor, and field supervisor for students in social work, child and youth, and counseling psychology. She is also a principal equity consultant supporting organizations across Canada and Internationally on their equity journeys.

Kevin began his journey in the Mental Health Field over 25 years ago. Kevin works with clients across the lifespan and is particularly successful working with children, youth, and their families. Kevin uses elements of Play Therapy, Art Therapy, Dyadic Developmental Therapy, Nature Therapy, Technology and traditional talk-based approaches to helping. Kevin combines Indigenous approaches to healing with Western theories to create a synergy of approaches that allows him to truly meet clients where they are and to walk with them in their life’s journey.

Kevin’s own life journey has taken him to a deeper understanding of his Indigenous heritage. With each day he continues to explore what it means to be Algonquin. Kevin has worked as a teacher and professor in local and cross-cultural educational settings with children and in post-secondary education systems.

Hannah is a Registered Psychotherapist, a Certified Play Therapist, Supervisor and Training provider; and a certified Practitioner, Consultant and Trainer in both DDP and Theraplay. Hannah has 30 years’ experience working with children and families who experience life challenges including developmental and emotional difficulties, trauma and loss. Hannah provides supervision and consultation to therapists and organizations; and conducts training workshops nationally and internationally. Hannah is also an author of children’s books and therapeutic games. Hannah lives and works in Ontario Canada.