Registration Cost: 

• • Early Bird until August 16th: 

    • • Members $375 

      • Non-Members $445 

    After August 16th: 

    • • Members $425 

      • Non-Members $495 

  • Students $295 

  • Cancellation Policy available online at calplaytherapy.org  

  • Only $31.25 a CE unit!  

PLUS

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Day 1 Overview

Play therapists are often at loss when treating attachment wounds and managing dissociative symptoms. We will take a prescriptive approach to play therapy treatment of attachment wounds using neurosequential thinking, dyadic play therapy techniques, and attachment-focused modalities to support gradual change for the child with a fractured sense of self. Our goal will be for clinicians to increase the intentional use of the self in these encounters with children and caregivers in the play therapy setting through an experiential exploration of their own attachment style and an awareness of how these patterns develop in the therapeutic relationship with the child.  

Involving the family/caregivers in these attachment-focused play therapy activities will increase their ability to mentalize for the child and allow for improved relationships at home, school, and in the community. Extended case examples will help to illustrate this process. We will also focus on developing an in-depth case formulation and treatment plan using Child-Centered, Gestalt, and other play therapy approaches within a prescriptive framework based on the current literature on polyvagal theory, developmental trauma, and attachment. We will also discuss the complications therapists may encounter when using trauma approaches such as trauma narratives, EMDR or TF-CBT to heal “attachment trauma”. 

Day 2 Overview 

Exposure to severe and long-term trauma can lead children to exhibit concerning behaviors such as rage, destruction, self-harm, and switching into different self-states or emotional parts, which are now understood as related to attachment wounds and dissociation, and the accompanying fragmentation of the self. In this workshop, participants will practice an experiential approach to parts of the self through the projective power of play therapy (especially Gestalt play therapy) and expressive arts activities. They will discuss how to incorporate trauma processing (including trauma protocols) in a titrated manner with the support of caregivers. 

Conference Day 1:

Play Therapy to Heal Wounded Attachment and Dissociation

Friday, August  28, 2026

8:30 Registration

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Marina Village 

1936 Quivira Way 

San Diego CA 92109

* This Day 1 workshop meets the qualifications for 6 of the 12 hours of continuing education credits.

Must be present both days to receive any credit.

Conference Day 2:

Play Therapy to Heal Wounded Attachment and Dissociation

Saturday, August 29, 2026

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Marina Village 

1936 Quivira Way 

San Diego CA 92109

* This Day 2 workshop meets the qualifications for 6 of the 12 hours of continuing education credits.

Must be present both days to receive any credit.

Ann Beckley-Forest

LCSW, RPT-S™

Ann Beckley-Forest, LCSW, RPT-S, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in private practice in Buffalo, New York.   Her specialties include attachment and child and adolescent trauma, and she also works with adult survivors.  She is certified in EMDR, an EMDR Approved Consultant and Trainer, a faculty member of the Child Trauma Institute, a Registered Play Therapist and Supervisor, and an Approved Provider of play therapy continuing education through the Association for Play Therapy.   She provides consultation in person and remotely and gives trainings locally and internationally. Her primary interest is in the intersection of play therapy and EMDR and has published on this topic, including as co-editor of EMDR with Children in the Play Therapy Room: An Integrated Approach (2020) and the upcoming Oxford Handbook of EMDR 

​​Annie Monaco

LCSW, RPT-S™

Annie Monaco, LCSW-R, RPT-S, is a faculty member of the Child Trauma Institute & Trauma Institute and co-founder of Playful EMDR, an online hub for training and consultation in treating trauma-exposed children. Annie travels throughout the US and internationally, providing a multitude of trauma-informed trainings and agency and therapist consultations. Annie is an EMDRIA-approved EMDR trainer, an EMDR Consultant, and a Progressive Counting trainer. Annie also provides specialty trainings on attachment, dissociation, and EMDR with children and teens. Annie was a Director of Restorative Justice programs at a non-profit agency, where she oversaw juvenile and adult offender programs for over 10 years.  Presently, her private practice includes specialties in foster care, out-of-country adoptions, juvenile justice, and dissociation. Annie is the co-editor and contributor of chapters for EMDR with Children in the Play Therapy Room, An Integrated Approach (2020). 

Speaker Disclosures:

Ann Beckey-Forest

Financial:   Ann Beckley-Forest receives a speaking honorarium for engagements. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations. There is a doll utilized within presentations for practice and purchase. Has a training business, consultation, supervision, etc. 

Non-financial:   Ann Beckley-Forest has various professional memberships to professional associations, such as Association for Play Therapy, etc.

Annie Monaco

Financial:   Annie Monaco receives a speaking honorarium for engagements. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations. There is a doll utilized within presentations for practice and purchase. Has a training business, consultation, supervision, etc.

Non-financial:   Annie Monaco has various professional memberships to professional associations, such as Association for Play Therapy, etc.

Conference Day 1 (Friday, August 28, 2026):

8:30 - 8:55 ​ ​Registration 

8:55 - 9:00 ​ ​Welcome 

9:00 - 10:30 ​ ​Attachment wounds, developmental needs, 

​ ​ ​ ​attachment adaptations, attachment and presence 

10:30 - 10:45 ​Break/ Raffle 

10:45 - 12:15  ​Dissociation for therapists and caregivers 

12:15 - 1:15 ​ ​Lunch 

1:15 - 1:30 ​ ​APT presentation and Raffle 

 1:30 - 3:00 ​ ​Screening questions, Recognizing and responding to parts in 

​ ​ ​ ​CCPT, Post-Traumatic Play, Imaginary Friends 

3:00 - 3:15 ​ ​Break/ Raffle 

3:15 - 4:45 ​ ​Case Consult form, Storytelling workshop for Attachment 

​ ​ ​ ​Repair Narratives 

4:45 - 5:00 ​ ​Closing 

Conference Day 2 (Saturday, August 29, 2026):  

8:30 - 8:55 ​ ​Registration 

8:55 - 9:00 ​ ​Welcome 

9:00 - 10:30 ​ ​Protector Parts and hostile parts 

10:30 - 10:45 ​Break/ Raffle 

10:45 - 12:15  ​Cases, Sand tray 

12:15 - 1:30 ​ ​Lunch/ Raffle 

 1:30 - 3:00 ​ ​Gestalt Play Therapy for parts, Come Together Experiential 

3:00 - 3:15 ​ ​Break/ Raffle 

3:15 - 4:45 ​ ​Case study, Application for groups and interventions 

4:45 - 5:00 ​ ​Closing 

Continuing Education: This workshop meets the qualifications for a total of 12 hours of continuing education credit for Psychologists, MFTs & LCSWs and LPCC’s. The California Association for Play Therapy (CALAPT) is approved by the Association for Play Therapy to offer continuing education specific to play therapy. APT Approved Provider # 00-094 maintains responsibility for the program. Play therapy credit is only awarded to mental health professionals. CALAPT is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. The California Association for Play Therapy (CALAPT) is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The California Association for Play Therapy maintains responsibility for this program and its contents. NO CREDIT FOR PARTIAL ATTENDANCE. Programs that do not qualify for APA or APT credit are clearly identified.   

*CalAPT recommends that participants check with their state licensing board and/or state psychological association to inquire whether credits will be accepted. CalAPT does not have any authority over whether credits earned will be accepted, as the requirements are set by the state licensing boards, and CalAPT is therefore unable to provide information regarding their requirements. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit.  

Non-Credit Events: lunch, breaks, and vendor hall.

Who Should Attend: Psychologists, Social Workers, Marriage, Family & Child Therapists, School Counselors, Students and Interns.

Instructional Level: Introductory.

Instructional Methodology: May include lecture, demonstration, audio/visual, experiential practice of techniques, case examples, large and small group discussion.

Play Therapy Areas: Seminal & Historically Significant Theories, Skills and Methods, Special Topics, and Cultural and Social Diversity  

By registering for this event, you certify that you understand and agree to the following policies and disclaimers: 

Eligibility Policy: CalAPT events are open to mental health professionals or full-time graduate students in a mental health field. Although not eligible to receive continuing education credit, when available, allied professionals (pediatricians, nurses, etc.) are welcome to attend. Due to the confidentiality and nature of topics presented, children (of any age) are not permitted at CalAPT events, unless otherwise specified. CalAPT has the right to refuse or cancel ineligible registrations at any time and shall not be held accountable for any outside fees associated with this cancellation. If you have any specific questions regarding your eligibility status, please contact president@calplaytherap.org.  

Cancellation & Refund Policy: Requests for refunds must be made in writing by e-mail to president@calplaytherapy.org. Because registrations generate contractual and non-refundable guarantees between CalAPT and other parties, registration refunds will not be made after 14 days preceding the event nor to parties who register but do not attend. Requests must be made at least two weeks prior to the training to receive a refund. There is a $25.00 administrative fee for refunds. There are no refunds for cancellations after the deadline, however, registration may be transferred to another individual. There are no price breaks for partial attendance. CalAPT reserves the right to cancel this event in the event of unforeseen circumstances.  If such occurs, CalAPT will attempt to notify registrants at least 10 calendar days prior to the event and refund all registration fees. In all instances, the liability of CalAPT is limited to refunding such fees.  

Disclaimers:   

• The opinions expressed by presenters at the CALAPT events do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the CALAPT Board of Directors or its membership. CALAPT reserves the right to make changes to the conference schedule, speakers and presentation, if this becomes necessary.  

• CalAPT training events are sponsored by CalAPT for educational purposes only. The material presented is not intended to represent the only or best approaches to the topics being discussed and participants waive any claim they may have against CalAPT for assurance on information presented.   

• Registration and participation in CalAPT workshops and other activities constitutes an agreement by the registrant to the use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the registrant or attendee's image or voice in photographs, videos, electronic reproductions, and audiotapes of such events and activities by CalAPT.  

Unacceptable Behavior Policy: Professional conduct by attendees is expected while attending CALAPT workshops and other activities. Examples of unacceptable behavior include, but are not limited to:   

• Harassment, intimidation, or discrimination in any form.  

• Physical or verbal abuse of any attendee, speaker, volunteer, exhibitor/vendor, CALAPT volunteer, service provider, or other guest. Examples include, but are not limited to, verbal comments related to gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, religion, national origin, inappropriate use of nudity and/or sexual images in public spaces or in presentations, or threatening or stalking any attendee, speaker, exhibitor/vendor, CALAPT volunteer, service provider, or other guest.  

• Disruption of presentations during sessions, in the exhibitor/vendor hall, or at other events organized by CALAPT at the meeting venue.  

• Presentations, postings, and messages should not contain promotional materials, special offers, job offers, product announcements, or solicitation for services. CALAPT reserves the right to remove such messages and potentially ban sources of those solicitations.  

CALAPT has zero-tolerance for any form of discrimination or harassment, including but not limited to sexual harassment by participants or our CALAPT volunteers at our meetings. If you experience harassment or hear of any incidents of unacceptable behavior, CALAPT asks that you inform us at president@calplaytherapy.org so that we may take the appropriate action.  

CALAPT reserves the right to take any action deemed necessary and appropriate, including immediate removal from CALAPT workshops and other activities without warning or refund, in response to any incident of unacceptable behavior, and CALAPT reserves the right to prohibit attendance at any future CALAPT event.  

Accessibility Information: CALAPT is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. Please contact president@calplaytherapy.org to request disability accommodations per ADA/504. Advance notice is necessary to arrange some accessibility needs. Please provide notification two weeks prior to the workshop date.  

Health and Safety Information: CALAPT follows all guidance and recommendations set forth by the CDC and other state, local and federal health and safety governance.  

Personal Responsibility and Liability Waiver:  

CALAPT’s goal is to ensure a safe meeting environment. Therefore, CALAPT will follow the guidance (such as masking) established by the facility hosting the event, the county department of public health in which the event is located, the State of California, and/or federal government agencies, such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As such, you also agree to abide by any prevention or safety measures that CALAPT or facility hosting the event, the county health department in which the event is located, the State of California, and/or federal government agencies, such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention may have in place during CALAPT workshops or other activities. You also agree not to attend CALAPT workshop or other activities if you become ill, are aware that you have been directly exposed to the COVID-19 virus within 7 days prior CALAPT workshops or other activities or exhibit any symptoms of the COVID-19 virus prior to or during CALAPT workshops or other activities.  

Should public health guidelines prevent in-person gatherings, we will provide registration refunds upon request. Please take care when booking travel arrangements; CALAPT is not responsible for airfare or other travel reimbursements should public health guidelines require cancellation of in-person workshops or other activities.   

By attending CALAPT workshops or other activities, you are acknowledging that an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 and its variants exists in any public place where people are present.  COVID-19 and its variants are extremely contagious diseases that can lead to severe illness and death.  According to the Centers for Disease and Control Prevention, senior citizens and others with underlying medical conditions are especially vulnerable. By attending CALAPT workshops or other activities, you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19 and its variants and agree not to hold the California Branch of the Association for Play Therapy or its officers, directors, members, agents, volunteers, or contractors liable for any illness or injury.   

Grievances: We are dedicated to delivering a high-quality workshop that meets the needs and expectations of our participants. If, at any time, you are dissatisfied with the workshop or its procedures, feel that you have been treated unfairly, or would like to request a copy of our full grievance policy, we encourage you to share your concerns. Please reach out to us at president@calplaytherapy.org, and we will work to address them promptly. 

Questions: Please contact us at president@calplaytherapy.org with your event or registration related questions.