Introduction to Sandtray Play Therapy - Beginner

- 2 Day 

Day #1 Description:

      An overview of the history and development of therapeutic use of sand and miniatures, differentiation of the original Sandplay therapy from Sandtray Play therapy, an exploration of the tools and practice technique of Sandplay/Sandtray therapy, child case presentation, and experiential exercise. 

Day #2 Description:

      Understanding symbolic imagery, why Sandplay/Sandtray play therapy is effective with trauma.  Adolescent and adult case material, experiential exercise.

This workshop is designed for:

     Social workers (LCSW, LMSW, LISW, BSW, AAW), psychologists (Ph.D., Psy.D., Ed.D.) school counselors, school psychologist, professional counselors (LMHC, LCMHC, CMHC, LPC, LCPC), marriage and family therapists (LMFT, LIMFT) art therapists, play therapists, occupational therapists, graduate students, and others in the mental health-related field.  This is a beginner level seminar which means that no previous experience is needed in order to participate.

Learning Objectives:

• Discuss the origin of sandtray play therapy and related modalities
• State the difference between sandtray and sandplay play therapy
• Define sandtray play therapy
• Identify the therapeutic value of sandtray in play therapy
• Demonstrate the process for creating and holding sandtrays with children and adolescents
• Analyze the difference between the use of sandtray between children and adults in play therapy 

Supplies Needed:

     Bring a container to use as a sandtray. You do not have to go out and purchase one, you can probably find something at home. Some ideas: a baking pan (at least 9x13), I find the lid of the boxes that reams of paper for the photocopier come in to be a good size. Here are a couple ideas of what size we’d be looking for. On the bigger end there’s https://www.target.com/p/hefty-40-qt-lidded-plastic-storage-tub/-/A-16644160 and on the smaller end https://www.amazon.com/Small-Liter-Portable-Sand-Tray/dp/B00K9ANWAQ/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1497014708&sr=8-3&keywords=sand+tray

As for the sand, any clean sand will work. You can use play sand that can be purchased at major craft stores. Don’t forget to bring your favorite miniature assortment.

Presenter:  Miriam Schecter, LCSW, Certified Sandtray Therapist 

Miriam Schecter is an LCSW, Certified Sandtray Therapist, Clinical Supervisor and Educator. She has twenty years of experience treating children and adults with emotional, mental and behavioral issues. She treats her clients in both school settings and her private practice. She has invested many years conducting trainings and workshops for Mental Health Professionals in Sandtray Therapy, Social Skills Training and Intuitive Art. She has also provided ongoing clinical supervision to many of the students that have attended her trainings to ensure effective implementation on the new modalities. She has supervised and mentored many MSW and LCSW interns. She has helped many of her clients with the following issues: Social Anxiety, Eating Disorders, Trauma and Abuse, and Mood Disorders.

Cost: 

• EARLY BIRD (until June 24, 2018):  $298.00
• LATE REGISTRATION (June 25 and after):  $325.00

ADA Accommodations:

     If you have a disability that you feel may impede your ability to participate in this workshop, please contact Chesapeake Beach Professional Seminars by phone or email at least 3 weeks in advance of the workshop date in order to provide reasonable accommodations.

Cancellation Policy:

     Written cancellation must be received in our office at least ten working days prior to the training. A $25.00 processing fee will be deducted from your refund. Otherwise, a voucher will be given. If you do not notify us a minimum of ten business days prior to the training of your intent to cancel, you will not receive a refund or credit.  Chesapeake Beach Professional Seminars reserves the right to cancel a training or workshop due to inclement weather or not enough attendance.  In this event, CBPS will provide you with a full refund.  In the event of inclement weather please check your email for CBPS notifications/instructions and/or voicemail phone system.

Change of Instructors:

     CBPS also reserves the right to change instructors if needed to ensure an effective training.  In the event that this takes place you will be notified with the change as soon as possible.

Continuing Education:  

Continuing Education Hours / Clock Hours for: Counselors / Social Workers / School Psychologists / Marriage & Family Therapists / Psychologists / Art Therapists / School Counselors / Play Therapists: 12

NBCC Clock Hours: 12/1.2 CEUs.

CBPS is approved by the District of Columbia and the Maryland Social Work Examiners to sponsor Category 1 continuing education programs; CBPS is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for events that meet NBCC requirements.  CBPS solely is responsible for all aspects of the program.  NBCC Provider #5763; approved by the National Association of School Psychologists, approval #1067.  CBPS is approved by the Association of Play Therapy; APT Approved Provider 97-034.  CBPS is recognized by SED’s State Board for Social Work, provider #0122 and Mental Health Counselors, provider #MHC-0009 and Licensed Marriage & Family Therapists, provider #MFT-0008 in New York.  CBPS maintains responsibility for this training.

Approved for Clock Hours for Art Therapists (LCAT, ATR-BC) through NBCC.

Chesapeake Beach Professional Seminars provider #1602 is approved as a provider for social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) www.aswb.org through the Approved Continuing Education (ACE) Program.  Chesapeake Beach Professional Seminars maintains responsibility for the program.  ASWB Approval Period: 5/14/2018 to 5/14/2019.  Social workers should contact their regulatory board to determine course approval.  Social workers participating in this course will receive 12 continuing education clock hours.

CE Certificates:

     After completion of the workshop, participants who have provided payment, indicated attendance via signature & initials on the sign-in sheet that is provided at the workshop, and have completed an evaluation of the course will be given a CE certificate via hard-copy which will be presented at the close of the workshop upon completion of the course evaluation.  A sign-in/sign-out sheet will be provided at the workshop.  In order to receive credit, all participants must indicate attendance by both signing in and out.

Grievance Protocol:

     Please contact Chesapeake Beach Professional Seminars via email (cbps2006@gmail.com) or phone (240-535-1433) and we will send you our Grievance Report document for you to fill out and send back to us.  On this form we will need you to provide basic contact information as well as a detailed description of the grievance you wish to report.  All reports will be reviewed, responded to, and appropriate measures will be taken to address any concerns or issues you may have with CBPS, its staff, or training materials.

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