MD Sandtray Certificate Program:

Level One - Introduction to Sandtray Play Therapy 

12 Clock Hours/1.2 CEs

 Presenter: Miriam Scechter

Please Note: This training is a part of our MD Sandtray Certificate Program. However, we are offering Level One of this program for participants to take as an individual course. To register for the entire series and recieve 48 Clock Hours/CEs, please follow the link provided below.

Description:

Day #1:  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:  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.

Learning Objectives:

After attending this workshop, participants will be able to…

• Identify the history of sandplay therpay and the difference between Sandtray and Sandplay.
• Define the Benefits of Sandtray Therapy vs. Traditional Talk Therapy.
• Identify the therapeutic value and purpose of the sand in sandtray therapy.
• Demonstrate the stages of creating sand worlds with children and adults.
• Define the meaning of "holding" worlds and the role of the therapist as the holder.
• Demonstrate the technique of "mirroring" as a tool for "holding"
• Demonstrate the technique of "note taking" as a tool for "holding" 

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 and 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 helped many of her clients with the following issues: Social Anxiety, Eating Disorders, Trauma and Abuse, and Mood Disorders.

Cost: $353.00

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.

     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.

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 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 CEs.

SOCIAL WORKERS

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.