Sandtray in Play Therapy
Workshop Description:
How can placing “toys” in sand lead to deep emotional processing? At what point does it stop being therapy and become “just play”? This workshop is designed to answer those questions—and more—as we explore one of the most powerful and expressive techniques in play therapy: Sandtray Therapy. Participants will gain a foundational understanding of Sandtray Therapy, including its history, essential supplies, and core concepts and themes. We’ll also examine how Sandtray can be used effectively across a variety of settings, including individual, family, and group work. Whether you’re a curious beginner or looking to deepen your practice, this training will provide insight into why Sandtray Therapy is far more than just playing in the sand—it’s a transformational tool for healing and self-expression. Who’s ready to get #sandtrayed?
Workshop Objectives:
- Analyze Jungian, Child-Centered and Adlerian theoretical models as they pertains to sand therapy organization and prep in the playroom.
- Examine the therapeutic application of sand trays, sand, miniatures and water and what each supply can offer play therapy clients in processing.
- Identify the fundamental principles of processing techniques of sandtray therapy in adult, child and family therapy.
- Demonstrate through personal exploration and development the power of sand therapy as it relates to personal growth and goal-setting in the context of adult and child therapy.
- Consider common sandtray themes, with video examples, that focuses on abuse and trauma as the primary client concern in the playroom.
- Discuss the application of sand therapy as it pertains to attachment-based work in play therapy.
- Analyze sandtray therapy concepts central to family play therapy in the playroom.
- Examine and demonstrate 4 sandtray protocols for use in group and family therapy settings.
Instructor: Carmy Goodwin, LSCSW, LCSW, RPT-S™, RST-C/T
Workshop Schedule for In Person Training:
Day One:
10:00-12:30 Sign-In, Play Check-In & Training Begins
12:30-1:00 Lunch Break
1:00-2:30 Training Continues
2:30-2:45 Break
2:45-4:30 Training Continues
4:30-4:45 Afternoon Break
4:45-6:00 Training Continues with Conclusion of Day 1
Day Two:
8:30-10:00 Sign-In, Play Check-In & Continue Training
10:00-10:10 Morning Break
10:10-12:00 Training Continues
12:00-12:30 Lunch
12:30-2:20 Training Continues
2:20-2:30 Early Afternoon Break
2:30-3:50 Training Continues
3:50-4:00 Afternoon Break
4:00-5:30 Training Continues & Workshop Conclusion
Workshop Schedule for Live Webinar:
Day One:
8:30-10:00 Sign-In, Play Check-In & Training Begins
10:00-10:15 Morning Break
10:15-12:00 Training Continues
12:00-12:30 Lunch
12:30-2:30 Training Continues
2:30-2:45 Afternoon Break
2:45-5:00 Training Continues with Conclusion of Day 1
Day Two:
8:30-10:00 Sign-In, Play Check-In & Training Begins
10:00-10:15 Morning Break
10:15-12:00 Training Continues
12:00-12:30 Lunch
12:30-2:30 Training Continues
2:30-2:45 Afternoon Break
2:45-5:00 Training Continues & Workshop Conclusion
Live Webinar Policy:
For a successful Live Webinar that ensures full CE credit, you will need:
- A device (computer or tablet preferred) with a working camera and microphone.
- A strong and reliable internet connection.
- A designated safe space of your choosing free from disruption.
- A reliable childcare plan (if applicable).
- A commitment to keep your webcam on the entire workshop.
- The workshop supplies nearby that have either been requested in the workshop email or provided in the supply shipment (if applicable).
Workshop Cancellation:
- Cancellation requests should be submitted by email to Heartlandpti@gmail.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. Cancellation and/or rescheduled requests that are submitted after 7 calendar days prior to the scheduled workshop date will result in a refund of the paid workshop fee – with the exception of a $25 administrative fee for a half-day workshop, a $50 administrative fee for a full-day workshop a $75 administrative fee for 2-day workshop.
- Heartland Play reserves the right to cancel a workshop due to insufficient enrollment. Heartland Play 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.
- Heartland Play 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 e-mail prior to the workshop start time. Heartland Play will notify the students of a reschedule date for the workshop within 10 calendar days of the cancelled workshop. 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.
