What was the Ethos Training Institute’s "Play is Serious Business" event available to people in Texas?

“Play is Serious Business” was a virtual Thought Leadership Series presentation hosted by the Ethos Training Institute that explored the transformative power of play in therapeutic work, offered live via Zoom to clinicians, providers, and community members — including those in Texas.

Who presented the "Play is Serious Business" talk that Texas audiences could attend?

The session was presented by Ross Ellenhorn, Ph.D., a sociologist and psychotherapist with extensive experience in community-based treatment and therapeutic program design, offering insights on how play can ignite compassion, curiosity, and hope in clinical practice.

What topics did the "Play is Serious Business" presentation cover for Texas clinicians?

The talk discussed how play functions as a powerful therapeutic tool, how it can be integrated into clinical practice to promote transformation, and why fostering play in therapy engages compassion, curiosity, and hope for clients and clinicians alike.

Was the "Play is Serious Business" event free for people in Texas?

Yes. The event was offered as a complimentary virtual session via Zoom through the Ethos Training Institute’s Thought Leadership Series, with registration open to participants including those located in Texas.

Why is understanding play important for clinicians and mental health professionals in Texas?

Understanding the role of play is important for clinicians and mental health professionals in Texas because play-based methods can foster emotional engagement, strengthen therapeutic alliances, help clients access creativity and curiosity, and support holistic healing in a clinical context.

How could attendees in Texas participate in the "Play is Serious Business" session?

Attendees in Texas could participate by registering for the session and joining the live Zoom presentation at the scheduled date and time, allowing them to engage in the talk and gain continuing educational insights remotely.

Thought Leadership Talk: Play is Serious Business

Play is Serious Business

Join our Ethos Training Institute Thought Leadership Series with Ross Ellenhorn. Register today to guarantee your place in this exclusive talk!

About the Presentation:

In this presentation, Ross Ellenhorn, Ph.D, explores the transformative power of play in therapy. Discover how play ignites compassion, curiosity, and hope, and gain practical insights for integrating it into your therapeutic practice. Secure your spot now and embark on this inspiring journey into the heart of transformation!

About the Presenter:

Trained as a sociologist, psychotherapist and social worker, Ross Ellenhorn, Ph.D., created the first fully operational intensive hospital diversion and wraparound program in Massachusetts, and went on to establish and lead one of the first public Programs for Assertive Community Treatment teams in the state. He is the owner and CEO of Ellenhorn, the most robust community integration program in the United States, which offers services outside of a hospital or residential setting for individuals experiencing addictive behaviors and/or extreme and complex states of mind and mood. Ellenhorn has offices in Boston, New York and Los Angeles.

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Robert Hilliker, PhD, LCSW‑S, LCDC

Robert is deeply committed to serving others and is passionate about hope and despair in clinical treatment. With over 20 years in addiction and mental health, he has experience in private practice, clinical supervision, and program management, co-founding The Lovett Center and Ethos. He earned a Master’s degree from the University of Houston’s Graduate College of Social Work, which honored him as a 50 for 50 Alumni in 2019. His education includes fellowships at the Center for Psychoanalytic Studies and The Menninger Clinic, where he held leadership roles and received the Menninger Clinic Pillar Award for Integrity. The Houston Business Journal recognized him as a 40 Under 40 Class of 2018 Honoree.