Creative Problem Solving Institute 2024

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Creative Problem Solving Institute 2024

4:30pm EDT

Networking

Join us for this facilitated networking event and get to know some of your fellow CPSI attendees.

Presenters

Deb Williams

Organizational Development Consultant, Collective Energy Consulting LLC

2024 might be my 11th year attending CPSI!After years of happily taking in all the CPSI goodness, I became a CPSI conference presenter: Navigating Change in 2021 and Connecting the Dots (to make learning stick) in 2022, Warm CPSI Welcome facilitator and Youthwise Six Thinking Hats... Read More →

Jessica Andrews-Wilson

Executive Director, GUIDE, Inc.

I am in love with all things CEF after my introduction to this work/CPS in 2021 thanks to Beth Miller. I have been using CPS techniques for ages without knowing it but now I have a framework and some terminology to go along with it! I have been facilitating with both youth and adults... Read More →

Sunday June 23, 2024 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Dining Commons

7:30pm EDT

CPSI Creative Opening & Keynote

THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS AT WORK AND IN LIFE

With studies revealing that 53% of Americans are unhappy at work, it is more important than ever to challenge this status quo. Happiness is vital to success, both in our professional and personal lives, and the research shows that happy people are more productive, and more resilient in the face of challenges. Dr Kiki explores tools and strategies needed to live a happier, more successful life.

Dr. Kiki Shares:

The professional and personal advantages of happiness at work
How to be more resilient in the face of workplace stress and challenges
How to be more fulfilled in their current position
How to identify obstacles and challenges to achieving happiness at work
How to channel the right mindset and peace of mind needed to succeed
How to practice the key research-based activities for enhancing happiness

Presenters

Dr. Kiki Ramsey

The Positive Psychology Coaching and Diversity Institute

Dr. Kiki Ramsey is a renowned Positive Psychologist, ICF Master Certified Executive Coach, International Keynote Speaker and Best Selling Author. With a commitment to making a positive impact in the world, Dr. Kiki founded The Positive Psychology Coaching and Diversity Institute (PPCaDI... Read More →

Sunday June 23, 2024 7:30pm - 8:30pm EDT
Dining Addition

9:00pm EDT

Focus on Flavor Wine Tasting with Jim Kimbrough Smith, co-star of Two Guys and Alotta Wine

Join us in the Understudy to sample wines from around the world. Enjoy Prosecco Rose Millesimato 2019 from Vento, Italy; Pinot Grigio Terre degli Osci IGT from Molise, Italy; Sauvignon Blanc IGP Pays D'Oc, Langeudoc, France; Montalvo Wilmot Verdejo, Castilla, Spain; Diego's Cabernet IGT Veneto, Veneto, Italy; and Miguel's Douro Doc, Douro, Portugal. Enjoy interactive creativity games while you focus on inspiring flavors!

Must be 21 to enjoy the alcoholic wines -- with a wristband.
Non-alcoholic wines available.

Sunday June 23, 2024 9:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Understudy Theater

8:30am EDT

Open Art Space Available

Flex your creative skills and enjoy some quiet time in the open art studio. Express yourself and FOCUS on you!

Monday June 24, 2024 8:30am - 5:00pm EDT
Bisgrove/AC Lobby

8:30am EDT

Clare's Corner - A Room for Quiet Reflection

Looking for some quiet or a gentle sensory reset? Enjoy the Snoezelen: Disengagement Room with its quiet space and soothing tactile experiences.

Monday June 24, 2024 8:30am - 5:30pm EDT
Bisgrove/AC 220

10:00am EDT

Parnes and Noller Bookstore Open

Invest in your continued creativity education by perusing the Parnes & Noller Bookstore, which includes the published works and expertise of presenters at this and past CPSI Conferences. Complete your creativity library today!

Monday June 24, 2024 10:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Bisgrove/AC Lobby

1:30pm EDT

CPSIesta

Every afternoon, treat yourself to short CPSIesta after lunch. Join the short activities on offer, go for a walk outside, or go back to your room and decompress. How you use this mini midday break is up to you.

Monday June 24, 2024 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT

7:00pm EDT

Playsonality©

On the first evening of CPSI, we think you deserve to play, meet people, and maybe have several A-HA moments along the way!

Test your DNPlay to find out your unique Playsonality© style.

Why is Adult Play so important? How we play is directly linked to how we learn, think, work, feel, perform, and interact with others.

What you learn in play you remember for life! Do you run with scissors or play well with others? Time to find out.

If you are looking for a new way to engage with your team and you want to add more fun to your work or workplace culture, this workshop is designed for you. You will walk away with not only new insights about the power of play and how we all use play every day, but also a new tool that you can put to use immediately to improve team performance, while adding more play to your corporate culture.

Are you looking for a session which will:
1. Unpack the value of play at work and discover the ROI of play in business life
2. Use the Playsonality app to decode your playstyle
3. Conduct a deep dive into how play formulates how we present ourselves to others
4. Compare and contrast playstyles and explore conflicting styles
5. Identify play styles and the key to happiness

What You'll Get:
-Discover new ways to stimulate powerful conversations about work and play
-Explore how playstyles pave the way to flow
-Uncover the multiple playstyles of CPSI participants with interactive tools
Get ready to PLAY!

*YouthWise children 12+ are invited to this event and can take assessment with parent's permission/assistance.

Presenters

Jacqueline Lloyd Smith

Master Trainer / Founder, Strategic Play Global

Jacqueline Lloyd Smith, MA, MBA, (ATR), (CMC), (FRSA)Jacqueline (Jacquie) is the founder of Strategic Play Group Ltd., a global training company with their head office in Whistler, Canada She is a Registered Art Therapist (ATR), and is certified in Play Therapy and Creative Problem... Read More →

Stephen Walling

Director of PLAY, Strategic Play Global

Monday June 24, 2024 7:00pm - 8:45pm EDT
Dining Addition

9:00pm EDT

Game Night

Monday June 24, 2024 9:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Dining Commons

8:30am EDT

Open Art Space Available

Flex your creative skills and enjoy some quiet time in the open art studio. Express yourself and FOCUS on you!

Tuesday June 25, 2024 8:30am - 5:00pm EDT
Bisgrove/AC Lobby

8:30am EDT

Clare's Corner - A Room for Quiet Reflection

Looking for some quiet or a gentle sensory reset? Enjoy the Snoezelen: Disengagement Room with its quiet space and soothing tactile experiences.

Tuesday June 25, 2024 8:30am - 5:30pm EDT
Bisgrove/AC 220

10:00am EDT

Parnes and Noller Bookstore Open

Invest in your continued creativity education by perusing the Parnes & Noller Bookstore, which includes the published works and expertise of presenters at this and past CPSI Conferences. Complete your creativity library today!

Tuesday June 25, 2024 10:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Bisgrove/AC Lobby

1:30pm EDT

CPSIesta

Every afternoon, treat yourself to short CPSIesta after lunch. Join the short activities on offer, go for a walk outside, or go back to your room and decompress. How you use this mini midday break is up to you.

Tuesday June 25, 2024 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT

7:30pm EDT

Buffalo State University Spotlight

From Theory to Practice: The Center for Applied Imagination and the Creative Education Foundation

Join us to hear about creative theory and applications of theory into facilitation practice, and enjoy and celebrate the work of CAI Master's students.

Tuesday June 25, 2024 7:30pm - 8:45pm EDT

9:00pm EDT

70's Dance Party

It's the 70th birthday of Creative Education Foundation, and we're going to celebrate and turn the clock back to the 70's for a Dance Party! Bring your bellbottoms, tie-dye shirts, vests, headbands and hippie wear and practice your moves!!

We'll also have some 70's inspired snacks and the bar will be open.
*Adults only at this event.

Tuesday June 25, 2024 9:00pm - Wednesday June 26, 2024 12:00am EDT
Understudy Theater

8:30am EDT

Open Art Space Available

Flex your creative skills and enjoy some quiet time in the open art studio. Express yourself and FOCUS on you!

Wednesday June 26, 2024 8:30am - 5:00pm EDT
Bisgrove/AC Lobby

8:30am EDT

Clare's Corner - A Room for Quiet Reflection

Looking for some quiet or a gentle sensory reset? Enjoy the Snoezelen: Disengagement Room with its quiet space and soothing tactile experiences.

Wednesday June 26, 2024 8:30am - 5:30pm EDT
Bisgrove/AC 220

10:00am EDT

Parnes and Noller Bookstore Open

Invest in your continued creativity education by perusing the Parnes & Noller Bookstore, which includes the published works and expertise of presenters at this and past CPSI Conferences. Complete your creativity library today!

Wednesday June 26, 2024 10:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Bisgrove/AC Lobby

1:30pm EDT

CPSIesta

Every afternoon, treat yourself to short CPSIesta after lunch. Join the short activities on offer, go for a walk outside, or go back to your room and decompress. How you use this mini midday break is up to you.

Wednesday June 26, 2024 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT

8:30am EDT

Open Art Space Available

Flex your creative skills and enjoy some quiet time in the open art studio. Express yourself and FOCUS on you!

Thursday June 27, 2024 8:30am - 3:00pm EDT
Bisgrove/AC Lobby

10:00am EDT

Parnes and Noller Bookstore Open

Invest in your continued creativity education by perusing the Parnes & Noller Bookstore, which includes the published works and expertise of presenters at this and past CPSI Conferences. Complete your creativity library today!

Thursday June 27, 2024 10:00am - 2:00pm EDT
Bisgrove/AC Lobby

1:30pm EDT

CPSIesta

Every afternoon, treat yourself to short CPSIesta after lunch. Join the short activities on offer, go for a walk outside, or go back to your room and decompress. How you use this mini midday break is up to you.

Thursday June 27, 2024 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT

4:00pm EDT

CPSI Conference Closing

You made it through CPSI! Join us at the Closing Event to help you process and celebrate your week of discovery and growth, and smooth your re-entry back to life. Learn tips and tricks to bring CPSI home with you to work and your personal life so you can keep being creative.

Thursday June 27, 2024 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Dining Addition