Down and Dirty: Introduction to Using Sand in Play Therapy
March 13, 2024. 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Eastern Time. 6:00 AM - 10:00 AM Pacific Time
Date/ Time:
March 13, 2024
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Eastern Time
6:00 AM - 10:00 AM Pacific Time
Location:
Online- Live Webinar
Description:
Down and Dirty: Introduction to Using Sand in Play Therapy
There are many ways to utilize sand in play therapy including traditional individual sandtrays, family and group trays, using miniatures without sand, and using sand in a school play therapy setting. In this training, participants will learn about the history of sandtray in play therapy as well as many modifications of the original work that are prevalent today. As we discuss how to integrate sand into play therapy, participants will be introduced to a model for introducing the sand, processing the session, and utilizing metaphors. These concepts will be presented from the view of various theoretical orientations. We will also discuss optimal collections of miniatures, set up, and storage of equipment, as well as ways to make these work within multiple budgets and settings.
Learning Objectives:
At the end of this training, participants will be able to…
- Identify at least 2 major historical figures in sandtray work who used sand in play therapy.
- Identify at least 4 ways to incorporate sand into play therapy.
- Discuss the primary stages of sandtray work in play therapy and how to adapt as needed.
- Identify the primary miniatures used in sandtray in play therapy and why these are important to a collection of miniatures
Your Instructor
Dr. Nash is a licensed clinical psychologist and Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor. Dr. Nash is the author of multiple book chapters on the development of social skills and using play therapy to treat social skills deficits, as well as introductions to play therapy and working with preschool children. Dr. Nash recently published Nature-based Play Therapy: A Prescriptive Approach to Integrating the Therapeutic Powers of Nature and Play. She has presented at national and international conferences on play therapy and is the former president of the Board of Directors for the New England Association for Play Therapy. Dr. Nash is the owner of Riverside Psychological Associates, LLC in Connecticut where she provides individual and family therapy sessions for people across the age range, play therapy consultation, and continuing education trainings for play therapy and supervision. She is actively involved with the Association for Play Therapy and is on the Board of Directors.
CE Information:
This Live Webinar meets APT's definition of a Live Webinar, with 4 CE Live Webinar Non-Contact hours. The Play Therapy Training Institute is approved by the Association for Play Therapy (APT) Approved Provider 95-002.
APT Primary Area: Play Therapy Special Topics
Please Note: The CE certificate will be awarded within 3 business days to those who attend the entire webinar, complete a multiple choice test, and fill out course evaluations. No partial credit will be given. Play Therapy credit may not be awarded to non-mental health professionals.
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