In this workshop, you will spend time learning the history of sand tray play therapy and the powerful impact is has in the treatment process. You will learn everything you need to know about sand tray play therapy, including, the use of sand tray play therapy, materials needed and how to conduct a sand tray play therapy session from beginning to end.

Learning Objectives:

1. Describe the history and use of sand tray play therapy.
2. Demonstrate how to lead a client through a sand tray play therapy session, including describing the reason for sand tray therapy, explaining the process, and ending a sand tray session.
3. Apply the use of being present throughout a sand tray play therapy session.
4. Utilize ways to explore and assess client’s narrative/private logic, help the client gain insight and make changes to their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors through the use of sand tray play therapy.
5. Develop and practice sand tray play therapy directive trays.
6. Demonstrate ways to apply directive sand trays with clients in play therapy.

Tanager Place is an APT approved provider, 16-457.