Jen Taylor Play Therapy Services

This 3 hour sandtray course includes a 100 page downloadable course book and an additional journal workbook!

This course will provide both an introduction to the theory and practice of sandtray therapy for clients of all ages as a powerful approach to integrate into your practice. You will deepen your understanding of sand therapy, play therapy and the transformative power of these approaches. This course is designed for beginner sand therapists and seasoned sand therapists. Experiential activities, and personal sandtray creations grounded in the Therapeutic Powers of Play, affirm the healing potential of sandtray and play therapy work. This foundation course introduces participants to the principles of play therapy and sandtray therapy through use of images in the sand including theory, practice, ethics, and self-exploration.

Objectives

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the history, theory, & rationale for play therapy and sandtray therapy.
2. Demonstrate knowledge regarding the selection of sandtray materials, miniature and sand.
3. Identify the 3 differences between directive and/or non-directive approach of sandtray play therapy.
4. Describe 4 interventions to process sandtrays with clients of all ages.
5. Identify 3 ways to process sandtray therapy with adult clients
6. Explain the differences between sandplay and sandtray therapy
7. Demonstrate an understanding of working with various client populations in the sandtray play therapy process.