Amanda Wyatt, MSW, LCSW, RPT-S™

• Lecturer and Practicum Coordinator
  Indiana University Fort Wayne, School of Social Work, United States — June 2022 – May 2027

• Allen County Fetal and Infant Mortality Review Team
  Fort Wayne, IN — January 2022 – December 2025
• Association for Play Therapy
  Clovis, United States — January 2022 – December 2025
  Serves as Indiana board member since 2023. Serves as Indiana board president for 2025–2027.
• National Association of Social Workers
  Washington, United States — January 2021 – December 2025

• Trustees’ Teaching Award
  Indiana University Fort Wayne — March 3, 2026

• Student Experience Champions Program
  Indiana University Indianapolis, Institute for Engaged Learning — January 2026 – May 2026
• Inclusion Institute
  The League, Fort Wayne, IN — August 2025 – May 2026
• Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Training
  Alliance for the Advancement of Infant Mental Health, Infancy Onward Indiana — March 2025 – January 2026
• Personal Reflection in Antiracism Work
  Indiana University School of Social Work — November 2, 2023
• Working with Latinx Families
  Association for Play Therapy — September 14, 2023
• Child Centered Play Therapy
  University of North Carolina, Charlotte — June 30, 2023
• Play Therapy and Attachment Interventions
  University of North Carolina, Charlotte — June 27, 2023 – June 29, 2023
• Creative Cultural Competence in Play Therapy Supervision
  University of North Carolina, Charlotte — June 23, 2023
• Sandtray and Play Therapy Techniques
  Indiana Association for Play Therapy — June 15, 2023 – June 16, 2023
• Ethics and Jungian Play Therapy
  Indiana Association for Play Therapy — June 15, 2023
• Self-Care for Professionals and Clients
  DO McComb and Sons — May 3, 2023
• Creative Play Therapy Interventions
  Indiana Association for Play Therapy — April 14, 2023
• Alumni Conference
  Indiana University School of Social Work — March 3, 2023
• Play Therapy Supervision
  Association for Play Therapy — February 14, 2023
• Trauma-Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Certification
  National Therapist Certification Program — December 2022
• Antiracist Reading Group
  IUPUI — August 2022 – December 2022
• Designing Transparent Assessments
  IUPUI Center for Teaching and Learning — June 9, 2022
• Mid-Semester Feedback Workshop
  IUPUI Center for Teaching and Learning — February 9, 2022
• Center for Teaching and Learning Webinar
  IUPUI Center for Teaching and Learning — February 4, 2022
• Registered Play Therapist
  Association for Play Therapy — January 2022 – December 2022

Teaching Assignments: Undergraduate

Teaching Assignments: Graduate

Courses Developed

Curriculum Development

• Mentor to Adjunct Faculty
  Indiana University Fort Wayne and Indiana University campuses — May 2022 – December 2025
  Mentors adjunct faculty in course development and delivery. Supported courses across multiple campuses. Includes SWK 518, SWK 322, and others.
• Mentor to Faculty Practicum Liaisons
  Indiana University Fort Wayne — August 2023 – Present
  Onboards and trains practicum liaisons. Provides ongoing support. Supports BSW and MSW practicum courses including 481/482, 555, and 651/652.

• Wyatt, A. (2026). Ethical mental health practice with youth. Fort Wayne Community Schools.
• Wyatt, A. (2025). Behavioral change models and goal-setting. Aging and In-Home Services, Fort Wayne, IN, United States.
• Wyatt, A. (2025). Ethical and professional practice: The NASW code of ethics. Aging and In-Home Services, Fort Wayne, IN, United States.
• Wyatt, A. (2025). Directive and theory-informed strategies in play therapy. Parkview Behavioral Health Institute.
• Wyatt, A. (2025). Child-centered play therapy. Parkview Behavioral Health Institute.
• Wyatt, A. (2024). Child-centered play therapy. Phoenix and Associates.
• Wyatt, A. (2024). Directive and theory-informed play therapy strategies. Phoenix and Associates.
• Wyatt, A. (2023). Recognizing signs and symptoms of mental health diagnoses. Aging and In-Home Services.
• Wyatt, A. (2023). Creating trauma-informed preschool spaces: Building resilience as a “safe boss”. Indiana Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference.
• Wyatt, A., & Dominik, C. (2023). Integrating play therapy into school social work practice: Child-centered play. Indiana School Social Work Association Annual Conference.
• Wyatt, A., & Dominik, C. (2023). Integrating play therapy into school social work practice: Directive strategies. Indiana School Social Work Association Annual Conference.
• Wyatt, A. (2022). Play therapy and early childhood trauma. Turnstone Early Childhood Staff Training.
• Wyatt, A., & Murphy, L. (2022). Childhood trauma. Indiana Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference.
• Wyatt, A., & Wise, K. (2022). Trauma: Beyond an event and childhood trauma. Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence Advanced Trauma Training.
• Wyatt, A., & Clements, T. (2022). Trauma-informed classrooms: Strategies for early childhood. Lutheran Social Services Directors Meeting.
• Wyatt, A. (2022). Introduction to play therapy. Park Center Doctoral Interns Speaker Series.
• Wyatt, A. (2020, June). Neurodevelopment and sensory disorders in early childhood mental health. Fellowship of Christian Counselors Meeting.
• Wyatt, A. (2018). Trauma and behavior management: Understanding and responding to the impact of trauma.

University Service

• MSW Practicum Committee – Nepotism Concerns Task Group Member
  Indiana University School of Social Work — December 2022 – March 2023
  Addressed nepotism concerns in practicum placements. Developed screening language for applications. Added policies to practicum handbooks.
• Practicum Coordinator Training Development Committee Member
  Indiana University School of Social Work — December 2022 – December 2023
  Developed training for practicum coordinators. Standardized processes across campuses. Created onboarding and training resources.
• Optimal Practicum Site Workgroup Member
  Indiana University School of Social Work — September 2022 – April 2023
  Revised practicum site selection criteria. Redesigned evaluation tools. Improved usability of site development documents.
• Practicum Instructor Professional Development Committee Member
  Indiana University School of Social Work — January 2025 – December 2025
  Develops training opportunities. Supports practicum instructors. Engages community partners.
• System-Wide Practicum Committee Member
  Indiana University School of Social Work — January 2021 – December 2025
  Coordinates practicum practices across campuses. Supports student readiness. Expands practicum opportunities.
• Search Committee Member, Visiting Lecturer
  Indiana University Bloomington — June 2022 – August 2022
  Participated in faculty search. Reviewed candidates. Supported hiring decisions.
• Social Work and Labor Studies Integration Task Force Member
  Indiana University — April 2022 – December 2022
  Explored curriculum integration. Evaluated interdisciplinary opportunities. Supported program development.
• BSW Student Awards Committee Member
  Indiana University School of Social Work — March 2022 – May 2022
  Reviewed student nominations. Participated in selection decisions.
• Faculty Senate Member
  Indiana University — January 2022 – December 2025
  Attended meetings. Participated in governance discussions. Voted on policy matters.
• BSW Practicum Coordinator Committee Member
  Indiana University School of Social Work — January 2022 – December 2025
  Supports practicum readiness initiatives. Updates policies. Maintains collaboration across campuses.

College/School Service

• Organizer, BSW and MSW Practicum Kickoff Events
  Indiana University School of Social Work — November 2023
  Led orientation sessions. Explained practicum processes. Answered student questions.
• Representative, Behavioral Health Academy Practicum Kickoff
  Indiana University School of Social Work — August 2023
  Co-led event at Parkview Hospital. Reviewed practicum expectations. Introduced key partners.
• BSW Practicum Orientation Subcommittee Member
  Indiana University School of Social Work — July 2023 – December 2023
  Revised orientation materials. Updated Canvas master course. Improved student readiness resources.
• Chair, BSW Practicum Readiness Subcommittee
  Indiana University School of Social Work — July 2023 – December 2023
  Led readiness initiatives. Updated policies. Ensured ADA-compliant course design.
• Organizer, Coffee with the Coordinator
  Indiana University School of Social Work — July 2023 – December 2025
  Hosted monthly meetings. Supported instructors. Addressed practicum concerns.
• MSW Practicum Readiness Subcommittee Member
  Indiana University School of Social Work — December 2022 – December 2025
  Developed readiness processes. Integrated best practices. Coordinated with BSW efforts.
• MSW Practicum Coordinators Committee Member
  Indiana University School of Social Work — December 2022 – December 2025
  Attended monthly meetings. Shared updates. Supported practicum coordination.
• Practicum Placement and Site Development Coordinator
  Indiana University School of Social Work — January 2022 – December 2025
  Placed BSW and MSW students. Developed new agency partnerships. Expanded practicum opportunities.
• Recruitment Coordinator
  Indiana University School of Social Work — January 2022 – January 2023
  Led information sessions. Met with students individually. Supported program recruitment efforts.

Additional University Service

• Practicum Evaluation Work Group Member
  Indiana University School of Social Work — August 2025 – December 2025
  Develops evaluation tools. Assesses practicum placement processes.
• Practicum Forms Committee Member
  Indiana University School of Social Work — August 2025 – December 2025
  Updates practicum forms. Maintains Sonia documentation.
• Salesforce Implementation Lead
  Indiana University Fort Wayne — June 2023 – December 2023
  Led database implementation. Trained staff. Coordinated rollout across campus.
• Secretary, Executive Committee Faculty Council
  Indiana University Fort Wayne — August 2022 – December 2023
  Managed meeting logistics. Maintained records. Supported governance processes.
• Organizer, IUSSW Spotlight Project
  Indiana University School of Social Work — August 2022 – December 2025
  Created student recognition program. Collected nominations. Promoted student achievements.
• Diversity and Equity Scholarship Committee Member
  Indiana University Fort Wayne — July 2022 – August 2022
  Reviewed applications. Recommended scholarship recipients.
• Sonia Superusers Committee Member
  Indiana University School of Social Work — July 2025 – December 2025
  Evaluated system alternatives. Addressed accessibility requirements.
• Career and Internship Fair Planning Committee Member
  Indiana University Fort Wayne — July 2025 – October 2025
  Planned career events. Supported student engagement activities.
• Kids College Representative
  Indiana University Fort Wayne — July 2025
  Led workshops for youth. Introduced social work careers.
• Diversity Advisory Committee Member
  Indiana University School of Social Work — January 2025
  Participated in diversity initiatives. Supported committee goals.
• IUSSW Scholarship Review Committee Member
  Indiana University School of Social Work — January 2024 – December 2025
  Reviewed scholarship applications. Provided award recommendations.
• Co-Leader, Social Work Award Committee
  Indiana University Fort Wayne — January 2024 – December 2025
  Reviewed nominations. Selected student award recipients.

Professional Service

• Board Member, Indiana Association for Play Therapy
  Indiana Association for Play Therapy — July 2022 – December 2028
  Serves in elected leadership role. Serves as board president from 2025 to 2027. Supports statewide initiatives and governance.

Clinical Service

• Therapist
  Parkview Behavioral Health Institute — August 2022 – December 2025
  Provides therapy to children and families. Uses play therapy and trauma-focused CBT. Provides family therapy and care coordination. Supervises clinicians seeking play therapy certification.