Sand Therapy Foundational Certificate (STFC) Requirements
Training: 96 sand therapy training hours
Experience: At least 1 year working with clients utilizing sand therapy
License Status: You do not need to be clinically licensed to obtain this certificate
These requirements are designed by the World Association of Sand Therapy Professionals
Registered Sand Therapist (RST) Credential Requirements – Track 1
Training: Have obtained the Sand Therapy Foundational Certificate (STFC – 96 hours of sand therapy training)
Experience: 2 years practicing sand therapy with clients
Continuing Education: 12 sand therapy training hours within last 2 years in addition to 96 from STFC
License Status: Fully licensed (able to practice therapy independently in your jurisdiction)
Consultation: 22 hours (up to 11 group hours)
Personal Work: Required, but no minimum or proof required at this time
These requirements are designed by the World Association of Sand Therapy Professionals
Registered Sand Therapist (RST) Credential Requirements: STFC/RST Combined – Track 2
Training: 96 hours of sand therapy training
Experience: 2 years practicing sand therapy with clients
Continuing Education: 12 sand therapy training hours within last 2 years in addition to 96 from STFC
License Status: Fully licensed (able to practice therapy independently in your jurisdiction)
Consultation: 22 hours (up to 11 group hours)
Personal Work: Required, but no minimum or proof required at this time
These requirements are designed by the World Association of Sand Therapy Professionals
Our Sand Therapy Certificate Program
Sand Therapy Certificate Program
4 Phases of Learning over 2-years
Phase 1: Foundations of Sandtray Therapy
Sandtray in Play Therapy
The Reflective Play & Sand Therapist: Culture Humility & the Clinical Self
Hands in the Sand: Ethical Play Therapy Practice Utilizing Sandtray Therapy
Phase 2: Trauma & Core Clinical Presentations
Adlerian Sandtray Therapy with the Crucial C’s
Advanced Sandtray Techniques (Trauma)
Sand Therapy with Depression & Anxiety
Sand Therapy with Grief & loss
Phase 3: Developmental & Neurodiversity Applications
Sand Therapy: Supportring Neurodiversity and Emotion Regulation
Sand Therapy with Preschool & Elementary Age Children
Sand Therapy with Adolescents & Young Adults
Sand Therapy through the Stages of Adulthood
Phase 4: Relational & Advanced Integration
Family Sand Therapy
Couples in Sand Therapy
Parents in Sand Therapy
Self as the Sand Tray Therapist
Payment Options
Workshops:
$2,750 – Full Payment
$2,612.50 – 5% Discount for Paying in Full
$118.02/month – 24 Monthly Payments (includes 3% admin fee)
Consultation:
$1,705 – Full Payment (11 Individual & 11 Group Consultation Hours)
$1619.75 – 5% Discount for Paying in Full
$73.17/month – 24 Monthly Payments (includes 3% admin fee)
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