Miniatures, Myths and Meaning in Sandtray Play 

-IN PERSON-

Presenter: Amanda Bechtel, LCPC, LCPAT, ATR-BC



When: April 14, 9am - 5:30pm EST


Location: Thrive Behavioral Health

1114 Benfield Blvd g,

Millersville, MD 21108


Contact Hours/CE Hours: 6


Cost: $175.00

Description:


This training explores the acquisition and therapeutic use of Sandplay play therapy miniature collection in clinical practice. Practical issues of acquiring, organizing and tending a collection will be addressed and the theme of miniature in myth and fairytale will be examined in order to elucidate the compelling nature and potency of the various miniature symbols. Child and adult Sandplay Play Therapy case material highlighting personal, clinical and archetypal levels of symbolism will be presented.


Learning Objectives:


  • Identify the categories of figures that should be included in a basic Sandplay play therapy collection
  • Describe the four primary archetypes and how they appear in Sandplay play therapy case material
  • Define “symbol” and the benefit of using symbols in Sandplay play therapy process
  • Using examples of sandtrays of various clients, apply process for identifying the archetypes and symbolism for adults
  • Using the examples of sandtrays of children, apply process for identifying the archetypes and symbolism or children
  • Describe the process for processing the sandtray with clients in play therapy



Presenter: Amanda Bechtel, ATR-BC, LCPC, LCPAT


Amanda is a board-certified registered art therapist, licensed clinical professional counselor, licensed clinical professional art therapist, and certified Practitioner Member of Sandplay Therapists of America. In addition to eating disorders, she has used art therapy to treat symptoms of depression, anxiety, self-injurious behavior, and substance abuse. She holds a certificate in advanced trauma treatment.

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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. 

Chesapeake Beach Professional Seminars (CBPS) is approved by the Washington , D.C. Board of Social Work Examiners.


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