Introduction

to Sandtray Play Therapy

(Skills/Methods)

-IN PERSON-

Description:

This training begins with the historical overview of the therapeutic use of sand and miniatures, followed by a discussion of the differences between the original Jungian Sandplay from later Psychodynamically oriented Sandtray Play Therapy modalities. This is followed by exploration of the tools required for Sandtray Play therapy; the sandtray, sand, water, and miniature figures, along with a related experiential exercise. The recommended practice technique will be reviewed, and rationale for child and adult clients will be demonstrated and explained.

Objectives:

• Identify the therapeutic use of sandtray as part of the play therapy process
• Explain how to select and organize a miniature collecting when using sandtray with children in play therapy
• Explain best practices for selecting and building sandtrays
• Demonstrate the steps necessary for the therapist to succesfully "hold and process" sandtrays 
• Describe the use of symbolic language to incorporate play therapy treatment goals when using sandtrays
• State the process to understand thematic material and progress toward play therapy treatment goals when using sandtray therapy  

Cancellation Policy:

Written notification of cancellation must be received in our office at least 10 business days prior to a training for a refund. A $25.00 cancellation fee will be deducted from the refund. There will be no refund for cancellation notification less than 10 business days.

CBPS reserves the right to cancel a training due to inclement weather or insufficient enrollment. In the event of such cancellation, you will receive a full refund. 

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Continuing Education Approval for Licensed Mental Health Counselors/Social Workers/ School Psychologists/MFCCs/Play Therapists/Art Therapists 

SOCIAL WORKERS

Chesapeake Beach Professional Seminars (CBPS) is approved by the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners to sponsor Category I continuing education programs. Social Work Boards in most states accept this approval status. 

LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS

Chesapeake Beach Professional Seminars (CBPS) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 5763. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CBPS is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. 

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS 

Chesapeake Beach Professional Seminars (CBPS) is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists to offer professional development for school Psychologists, provider #1067. CBPS maintains responsibility for the program. 

CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGISTS  

The Maryland and Washington, DC Boards of Psychology Examiners Recognizes national Association of School Psychologist approval status with CBPS and grants CE hours to clinical psychologists in Maryland and Washington, DC.

PLAY THERAPISTS

Chesapeake Professional Seminars (CBPS) is an Association for Play Therapy (APT) approved provider of continuing education, APT Approved Provider #97-034.

ART THERAPISTS

Art Therapists (LCAT, ATR-BC) may obtain CE Hours based on our NBCC approval status.

NEW YORK SOCIAL WORKERS, LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH PRACTICIONERS, and PSYCHOLOGISTS

CBPS is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s Board of Social Work, Provider #0122; and the Board of Mental Health Practitioners, Licensed Mental Health Counselors. CBPS is also approved for psychologists in NY Provider Number: #PSY-0070.