Trainings


The Maryland DC Association for Play Therapy offers both in-person and virtual trainings.
Bits and Bites Trainings
Past Trainings:
June 19, 2026: Recognizing and Responding to Generational Trauma in Family Play Therapy presented by Jackie Fonesca, LCSW-C, LICSW, LCSW, RPT-S
March 20, 2026: Navigating Trigger Zones: Play therapy interventions for childhood trauma and community violence presented by Kimberly Ward, LCSW-C, RPT
December 5, 2025: The Digital Dollhouse Diaries: Exploring Trauma Play in Brookhaven (and Beyond) presented by Victoria Kennedy-Adkins, PSYD
November 7, 2025: Creative Play Therapy-Based Interventions for Trauma Processing presented by Sarah Jordan, LCPC, RPT-S
October 3, 2025: Prescribing Play: Using Play Therapy to Help Children Cope with Chronic Conditions presented by Jessica Baird, LCPC, CCLS, RWWP
August 7, 2025: Engaging the Invisible String in Groups: Building Meaningful Connection presented by Kimberly Ward, LCSW-C, RPT
July 11, 2025: The Power of Play: Enhancing Child Development and Therapy presented by Latrice Gray, LCSW-C, RPT
June 6, 2025: Pixar in the Playroom presented by Julia Knack, PsyD, LCPC, LCADC, RPT-S, RST C/T, CIT EMDR
May 16, 2025: Therapist’s Guide to Minecraft: Crafting Authentic Opportunities for Client Growth Using Digital Play presented by Samantha Norris, LGPC, PMH-C
April 11, 2025: Integrating the Polyvagal Theory into Your Play Therapy Practice presented by Emily Prusator, LCSW, RPT
March 7, 2025: Healing and Self-Love in Play Therapy presented by Kimberly Ward, LCSW-C, RPT
February 14th, 2025 : The Power of Sand: A Therapist’s Quest to Supporting Youth Who Have Experienced Trauma presented by Porscha Henson, LCPC, RPT, LPC, NCC
The MD/DC Association for Play Therapy's "Bits & Bites" series provides quick, accessible training opportunities designed to fit into your lunch break. These bite-sized sessions offer valuable insights and practical tools for students, APT members, and therapists looking to expand their knowledge. Participants earn 1 CE non-contact credit at the end (APT approved).
