Scholarship
Publications
Champion, M. (2024). Impact of play therapists’ beliefs and attitudes when working with divorced caregivers. Play Therapy Magazine, 19(3), 10-14.
Conference Presentations
Champion, M. (2024, October). Conceptualizing play therapy treatment from a nervous system lens [Pre-conference session]. All Ohio Counseling Conference. Columbus, Ohio.
Champion, M. (2024, April). The neuroscience of play therapy: How play changes the brain [Conference session]. Ohio Counselor Association Spring Conference. Virtual.
Champion, M. (2024, March). The heart of the relationship: Child centered play therapy & the power of play [Conference session]. Michigan Association for Play Therapy Annual Conference. Lansing, Michigan.
Champion, M. (2024, March). Authenticity in the playroom: The importance of connecting to self in play therapy [Conference session]. Michigan Association for Play Therapy Annual Conference. Lansing, Michigan.
Champion, M. (2024, February). The neuroscience of play therapy: How play changes the brain [Conference session]. Association for Child and Adolescent Counseling Conference. Virtual.
Champion, M. & Sorrentino, A. (2022, November). Taking play to school: A play therapist's role in taking play to school. [Conference session]. Ohio Association for Play Therapy Fall Conference. Columbus, Ohio.
Champion, M. (2022, November). Safety circles: Fostering safety, regulation, and attunement in play therapy groups [Conference session]. Ohio Association for Play Therapy Fall Conference. Columbus, Ohio.
Champion, M. (2022, August). Nervous know how: Incorporating nervous system knowledge into play therapy [Conference session]. CEYou! Mini Summer Conference. Virtual.
Champion, M. (2021, November). Nervous know how: Incorporating nervous system knowledge into play therapy [Conference keynote speaker]. North Carolina Association for Play Therapy Fall Conference. Virtual.
Back, L. & Champion, M. (2019, November). The brain on play therapy: Looking at play through a neurobiological lens [Conference session]. Ohio Association for Play Therapy Fall Conference. Columbus, Ohio.
Selected Professional Workshops
Champion, M. (2024, August). Understanding the body & the brain connection to navigate big behaviors. [Professional workshop]. Warren County Educational Service Center. Loveland, Ohio.
Champion, M. (2024, August). Let’s play: An introduction to play therapy. [Professional workshop]. Warren County Educational Service Center. Franklin, Ohio.
Champion, M. (2024, July). Navigating big feelings at school: A play therapist’s role in regulation [Professional workshop]. Spirit of Peace Counseling. Columbus, Ohio.
Champion, M. (2024, June). Building your roadmap: Exploring and embodying play therapy theory [Professional workshop]. Focus on Youth, Inc. West Chester, Ohio.
Champion, M. (2024, June). Understanding the body & the brain connection to navigate big behaviors. [Professional workshop]. Parenting Summit at Beech Acres Parenting Center. Cincinnati, Ohio.
Champion, M. (2024, May). Conceptualizing play therapy treatment from a nervous system lens [Breakout session]. Advancing Pediatric Mental Health Summit, Kids Thrive. Cincinnati, Ohio.
Champion, M. & Hater, R. (2024, April). Ethical and legal considerations for telemental health at school. [Professional workshop]. University of Cincinnati, Ohio
Champion, M. (2024, March). Playfully connecting: Cultivating rapport in play therapy. [Professional workshop]. Upsilon Chi Chi chapter of Chi Sigma Iota. University of Cincinnati, Ohio
Champion, M. (2024, March). Regulating through the senses [Professional workshop]. Focus on Youth Annual Spring Conference. Cincinnati, Ohio.
Champion, M. (2024, February). The neuroscience of play therapy: How play changes the brain [Conference session]. Focus on Youth Annual Spring Conference. Cincinnati, Ohio.
Champion, M. (2024, January). Neurodiveristy & the classroom [Professional workshop]. Ridgewood School. Springfield, Ohio.
Champion, M. (2022 - 2023, August - May). Supporting teachers in implementing SEL [Professional workshop]. Hamilton City Schools. Hamilton, Ohio.
Champion, M. (2021, September). Looking beneath the surface: The brain-body connection in mental health [Professional workshop]. Dayton Children’s Hospital, Mental Health Department. Virtual.
Champion, M. (2021 - 2022, August - May). Trauma responsive care in education series [Professional workshop]. Hamilton City Schools. Hamilton, Ohio.
Champion, M. (2021, August). Play therapy 101: 2 day training [Professional workshop]. NewPath Child & Family Solutions. Cincinnati, Ohio.
Champion, M. (2021, April). Nervous know how: Incorporating nervous system knowledge into play therapy [Professional workshop]. Ohio Association for Play Therapy. Virtual.