Claritycon2026: Full Schedule

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10:10am CDT

Gentle Pathways to Regulation: Music, Movement, and Relaxation - 1 CE hour

Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:10am - 11:05am CDT

303 C

Objectives:

Participants will identify how rhythm, breath, and gentle movement support nervous system calming and stress reduction. (Knowledge 5A-4, Task 53)
Participants will experience one music-integrated movement intervention that promotes relaxation in adolescents. (Knowledge 3A-7; 3A-11; Task 31)
Participants will adapt relaxation interventions for different clinical, school, and community settings. (Knowledge 3A-1, 3A-3; Task 31, 36)
Participants will identify trauma-informed movement best practices. (Knowledge 1B, 2D9; Task 2, 3, 23, 30)

Statement of need:
Music therapists need developmentally appropriate, body-based interventions that help adolescents actively relax and regulate stress through engaging, accessible music and movement experiences

Abstract:
Adolescents seeking mental health support experience high levels of anxiety, depression, agitation, and general mood dysregulation. They experience high levels of stress and emotional activation but often lack accessible tools for relaxation. This experiential session introduces music therapy–based movement strategies that help teens relax through rhythm, breath, grounding, and gentle motion. Participants will engage in practical interventions designed to support tension release, and emotion regulation, with brief clinical framing connecting the experience to adolescent development and trauma-informed practice. Attendees will leave with adaptable, ready-to-use relaxation techniques for school, clinical, and community settings.

CBMT & NCTRC Approved

Speakers

Ariel Green, LPC, MT-BC, RYT500

Founder, Peace Play Therapy

Ariel, an LPC, MT-BC, RYT500, has been providing counseling and music therapy to Texas residents. As a millennial therapist, former teacher, and lifelong learner she helps adults find peace during life’s transitions. Ariel works with young adults, millennials, and teachers navigating... Read More →

Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:10am - 11:05am CDT
303 C

Breakout session

12:50pm CDT

Therapeutic Recreation & The Power of Play: The Impact of Recreational Therapy - 1.5 CE hours

Tuesday July 14, 2026 12:50pm - 2:10pm CDT

303 C

Objectives:

Discuss how and why RT utilizes activity based interactions to connect with patients/clients
Discuss the relationship between automatic thoughts which trigger emotional responses
Demonstrate hands-on strategies for increasing stress tolerance that can be used by everyone.

Abstract:
While often mistaken for simple leisure, Recreational Therapy (RT) serves as a purposeful clinical intervention that bridges the gap between activity and recovery. This session explores how and why RT utilizes intentional, activity-based interactions to foster deep connections with patients and clients, transforming "play" into a vehicle for clinical change. Participants will examine the cognitive-behavioral framework of RT, specifically the relationship between automatic thoughts and the emotional responses they trigger during active engagement. Finally, the session transitions from theory to practice by demonstrating hands-on, universal strategies for increasing stress tolerance—tools designed for immediate application to improve resilience in both clinical settings and daily life.

CBMT & NCTRC Approved

Speakers

Bryan Mosier, CTRS

Lead Recreational Therapist, Clarity Child Guidance Center

Bryan Mosier, CTRS, is a dedicated, compassionate lead Recreational Therapist at Clarity Child Guidance Center, with over a decade of specialized experience in pediatric and adolescent mental health. A graduate of Texas State University with a BS in Recreation Administration with... Read More →

Tuesday July 14, 2026 12:50pm - 2:10pm CDT
303 C

Breakout session

2:40pm CDT

Ice-Breakers, Energizers, & More - 2 CE hours

Tuesday July 14, 2026 2:40pm - 4:30pm CDT

303 C

Objectives:

Professionals will have a general understanding of the Facilitated Wave Model and the importance of sequencing interventions.
Professionals will learn how to engage your target audience using experiential interventions.
Professionals will walk away with a healthy knowledge of new experiential interventions.

Statement of need:
Whether you are a mental health professional directly working with clients or in a supervisory role, seeking new ways to engage your staff, this workshop is for you.

Abstract:
“Ice Breakers, Energizers & More” will provide practitioners with a foundational understanding of the Facilitated Wave Model. This model aims to guide the practice of adventure group therapy and outlines the steps facilitators take to intentionally plan and facilitate these experiences for change. This workshop will teach interventions that can be adapted to various populations and settings. In addition, this highly interactive workshop will invite participants to interact with each other in community building activities, providing them with the opportunity to engage as a facilitator and client.

CBMT & NCTRC Approved

Speakers

Roxanne Castillo-Beckett, MA, LPC-S

Founder, Adventure Mind, PLLC

Roxanne has extensive experience spanning over 16 years working with at-risk populations in various settings. Her background includes roles in residential treatment centers, providing bilingual services to unaccompanied minors, crisis assessment and intervention in hospital settings... Read More →

Araceli Marquez, MS, LPC

Adventure Mind, PLLC

Araceli is a proud Texas veteran and is a Licensed Professional Counselor, with a focus in experiential and outdoor behavioral healthcare. Certified in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Araceli pioneered TF-CBT experiential groups at the Children’s Advocacy... Read More →

Tuesday July 14, 2026 2:40pm - 4:30pm CDT
303 C

Breakout session