Stories in the Sand: Integrating Sand Tray in Play Therapy

Description:

This foundational Play Therapy training is for therapists who are beginning to immerse in the world of Sand Tray! Discover the theory behind this incredible Play Therapy modality to use it in your practice with clients of all ages. You will explore the symbolic representation of your clients’ needs, including personal experiences of creating your own sand tray in this training.  During this workshop, you will learn the key concepts and deepen your understanding of your clients and watch the magic of the therapeutic powers of play transform and heal throughout the Play Therapy process. We will have discussions related to best practice, ethics, integration of theory and self-exploration as a therapist providing this transformative therapeutic experience. 

Objectives:

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of sand tray therapy as a Play Therapy theory and rationale for sand tray therapy.
  2. Describe the selection of Sand tray therapy materials in the Play Therapy session, including the miniatures and sand.
  3. Describe how trauma and neurobiology impact Sand tray therapy, and how to process trauma utilizing sand tray therapy in Play Therapy.
  4. Demonstrate at least one sand tray intervention for children, teens, adults, families and couples in Play Therapy sessions.
  5. Explain the difference between sand tray therapy and sand play therapy and its importance in your Play Therapy toolbox.
  6. Describe how to exhibit cultural humility in Play Therapy by utilizing sand tray.

All trainings require at least a Master’s Degree in a Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work or related field, and completion of EMDR Basic Training (for EMDRIA Approved Advanced Workshops).  Graduate Students may enroll in the training, and understand that continued education credit cannot be provided to individuals who do not hold proper credentials.  

AGENDA:

Playful Check In, 9:00am-9:05am

Training Content 9:05am-11:00am

15 min break 11:00am-11:15am

Training Content 11:15am-12:55pm

15 min break 12:55pm-1:10pm

Training Completion 1:10pm-1:15pm

Play Therapy credit is available to licensed mental health professionals and graduate students in a mental health program. 

ThriveBright Professional Trainings only assumes the responsibility for the registration part of the event.  All other costs are the responsibility of the registrant, unless otherwise stated.

This workshop and presenter have no conflict of interest in this workshop, nor is there any commercial or financial support, or any affiliate agreements.

Attendees must attend the training in its entirety, with camera on (for live webinar attendance), complete the training evaluation and a post-test (for live webinar attendance) to be eligible for the CE Certificate. Certificates of attendance will be emailed within 7 business days of the completion of the training and receipt of the evaluation and a passing score on the post-test (80% or higher), if applicable.

Workshop Cancellation and Refund Policy

Non-Refundable Fees:  $40.00 Administrative Fee is included in your registration fee for each event.

Cancellation requests must be made in writing, and postmarked (or emailed) no later than seven (7) days prior to the date of the event. 

Cancellations received at least seven days prior to the event will receive a refund, less the $40.00 administrative fee.  Cancellations received within seven days, no shows, or requests after the event will not receive a refund or credit toward future events.  

ThriveBright Professional Trainings receives the right to cancel any training, workshops or courses that receive fewer than five (5) registrants within two weeks of the scheduled event and may be rescheduled to a later date.  Those who are registered will be notified of the cancellation and rescheduling in a timely manner and will be offered either a refund or a credit toward a future training, workshop or course.  If ThriveBright Professional Trainings cancels the training, workshop or course for any other reason, you will receive a full refund, or credit toward a future event (including administrative fee).

No partial credit will be given for any training, workshop or course.  You must attend the event in its entirety to receive continued education credits.  For live webinars, you must have your camera on at all times to receive credit for attendance.  

No exceptions will be made to the cancellation or refund policy.

Questions or concerns, including requesting any special needs or accommodations, should be addressed to [email protected].

Grievance Policy 

ThriveBright Professional Trainings is fully committed to comply with all legal and ethical standards, including non-discrimination, in all of its activities:  Marketing, content and treatment of its attendees and trainers.

We do understand that although we are intent on delivering our trainings, workshops and courses in a fair manner, conflict and complaints will arise.  In the event that this would happen, ThriveBright Professional Trainings will attempt to alleviate the issue as quickly and equitably as possible.

All grievances regarding trainers, content, delivery of material or the training facilities should be addressed by sending a confidential email to [email protected].  Our representative will attentively attempt to address concerns in a timely manner.

ThriveBright Professional Trainings and Consultation is an APT Approved Provider 22-670.

ThriveBright Professional Trainings and Consultation has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7305. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. ThriveBright Professional Trainings is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

                                                                     

  • Date : October 30, 2026
  • Time : 9:00 am - 1:15 pm (America/Chicago)
  • Venue : 5001 College Blvd Ste 105, Leawood, KS 66211 (Embark Counseling Services)

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