Karen’s Upcoming Events
FREE Workshop! Demystifying the Adult Attachment Interview
April 15, 2026 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT | Virtual
Curious about the Adult Attachment Interview (AAI), but not sure what it actually involves? Learn:
— What the AAI measures
— How it approaches attachment, loss, and trauma
— How it’s used in research and clinical settings
— What’s required for training and coding
This is a foundational overview—ideal if you’re exploring whether to learn more.
Clinical Use of the Adult Attachment Interview
May 13 & 14, 2026 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT | Virtual
Join Karen Doyle Buckwalter, LSCW, RPT-S for this interactive workshop on the Adult Attachment Interview.
University of NC Multicultural Play Therapy Conference
June 22, 2026 @9:00 am - 4:30 pm EDT | Virtual
Join Karen Doyle Buckwalter, LSCW, RPT-S in person or virtually as she presents on “Theraplay®: An Attachment-Based Play Therapy Approach for Enhancing Regulation and Relational Connection.”
Level One Theraplay® & MIM
September 22-25, 2026 | Charlotte
Join Karen for an in-person training this fall! Participants will learn how to support caregivers to build a healthy relationship with their child through predictable, fun, connected play activities.
Virtual Level Two Theraplay® & MIM
October 21-22, and 26-27, 2026 | Virtual
Join Karen for a virtual training this fall! This training is an opportunity to come together as clinicians and review Theraplay cases, share ideas, and learn from one another’s experiences, in addition to much more!
Theraplay® Monthly Consultation Group
September 2025 - May 2026 | Virtual
Join Karen and fellow Theraplay® practitioners in a supportive, and collaborative environment to discuss cases, share insights, and receive feedback from peers. Meetings will take place the 2nd Tuesday of each month from Sept.-May via Zoom from 12:00 noon to 1:00pm ET.
Adult Attachment Interview Monthly Consultation Group
September 2025 - May 2026 | Virtual
Brand New! This consult group is specifically for psychotherapists using the AAI in therapeutic settings. We will explore the nuances of the AAI more deeply, refine your clinical application, and engage in rich, case-based discussion with colleagues. Meetings will take place the 3rd Tuesday of each month from Sept.-May via Zoom from 12:00 noon to 1:00pm ET.