IN PERSON: Sandtray in Play Therapy 101 *SOLD OUT*

** THIS TRAINING IS SOLD OUT! If you are wanting to participate in a Sandtray training, we have another Sandtray 101 training available Sept 23-24, 2022 - please see our training page for details. **

[12 Credit Hours]

**Early bird discount through Mar 10, 2022: USE CODE "STEARLYBIRD" into coupon code box at checkout!**

PRESENTED BY:

Kay Pantier, MSE, MS, LPC-S, LMFT-S, Registered Play Therapist Supervisor, Trauma Specialist

DESCRIPTION

Expressive art techniques are helpful tools in the hands of licensed therapists. Sandtray is a valuable tool for working with clients across the lifespan. This training is an introduction to the use of sandtray and is designed for the therapist who has little or no training or experience in the use of sandtray. Experiential activities are an integral part of the training.  Participants will build and process multiple sandtrays during the 2 day training. Lecture, group and didactic experiences are part of the training. Attendees will participate in experiential activities that will give them the tools to use in working with their clients immediately.

GOALS

Day 1 Goals:

- Explore the history of Sandtray 

- Identify brain development and how it influences working with clients in Counseling and Play Therapy 

- Identify types of trauma and how trauma impacts a client's work in Sandtray in Play Therapy 

- Explain the impact of trauma on the brain and body 

- Identify attachment styles 

- Examine case studies of client's use of Sandtray in Play Therapy 

- Construct experiential Sandtrays and learn skills to process the sandtray  

Day 2 Goals:

- Compare the difference in sandtray and sandplay 

- Identify the materials and supplies needed for Sandtray in Counseling and Play Therapy 

- Identify how to set up your Sandtray materials and space 

- Identify the protocol for using Sandtray in Counseling and Play Therapy

OBJECTIVES

1. Identify the rationale for using Sandtray in Play Therapy practice 

2. Analyze the impact of Sandtray in Play Therapy on the brain and attachment 

3. Summarize the therapeutic benefits of Sandtray in Play Therapy practice 

4. Identify the materials and supplies needed for Sandtray in Play Therapy  

5. Compare the differences in Sandtray and Sandplay 

6. Apply the protocol for conducting Sandtray in Play Therapy sessions 

7. Participate in experiential Sandtray exercises that can be incorporated in Play Therapy 

8. Identify how to set up your Sandtray materials and space

CANCELLATION POLICY:

Workshop Withdrawal:

Withdrawal requests should be submitted by email to trainings@watersedgecounselingnwa.com no later than 7 calendar days prior to the  scheduled workshop date in order to receive a full refund of the paid workshop fee.  Withdrawal requests that are submitted after 7 calendar days prior to the scheduled workshop date will result in a refund of the paid workshop fee minus a $50  administrative fee for 2 day training, and a $25 administrative fee for a 1 day training.

Participants who do not attend a workshop and do not submit a withdrawal request as  outlined in the previous section prior to the completion of the workshop will receive a  refund of the paid workshop fee minus a $100 administrative fee. Refunds are  processed within 7 business days of the completion of the workshop.

Workshop Cancellation:

Water’s Edge Counseling, Play Therapy & Training reserves the right to cancel a workshop due to insufficient enrollment. Water’s Edge Counseling, Play Therapy & Training will email workshop students at least 5 calendar days in advance of the scheduled workshop date to notify students of the cancellation. Notice will be provided  with the option to reschedule for a future course date or to receive a full refund of paid workshop fees.

Water’s Edge Counseling, Play Therapy & Training reserves the right to cancel a workshop due to inclement weather, instructor illness or instructor family emergency. If  a workshop is canceled, students will be notified via email prior to the workshop start  time. Water’s Edge Counseling, Play Therapy & Training will notify the students of a reschedule date for the workshop within 10 calendar days of the cancelled workshop or  as soon as the reschedule date is known.. Notice will be provided with the option to reschedule for the future course date or to receive a full refund of the paid workshop fee.