When

Saturday, February 23, 2019 at 8:30 AM EST
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Sunday, February 24, 2019 at 4:30 PM EST
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Where

Maryland Family Resource, Inc. 
Centre Point Business Park
903 Brightseat Rd.
Landover, MD 20785  

 
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Contact:

Chessa Reid 
Chesapeake Beach Professional Seminars 
2405351433 
cbpscr@gmail.com 

Schedule Outline:

Start & End Times:

8:30am – 9:00am: Registration

9:00am – 10:15am: Lecture

  • Identify the history of sandplay therpay and the difference between Sandtray and Sandplay.

10:15am – 10:30am: Morning Break

10:30am – 12:00pm: Lecture

  • Define the Benefits of Sandtray Therapy vs. Traditional Talk Therapy.
  • Identify the therapeutic value and purpose of the sand in sandtray therapy.

12:00pm – 1:00pm: Lunch

1:00pm – 3:00pm: Lecture

  • 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.

3:00pm – 3:15pm: Afternoon Break

3:15pm – 4:15pm: Lecture

  • Demonstrate the technique of "mirroring" as a tool for "holding"
  • Demonstrate the technique of "note taking" as a tool for "holding" 
4:15pm – 4:30pm: Summary and Questions & Answer

 

Introduction to Sandtray Play Therapy - Beginner

Amanda Bechtel, ATR-BC, LCPC, LCPAT

12 of CE Hours, NBCC Clock Hours, APT Contact Hours 

Early Bird Price EXTENDED!
Description:

Day 1:  An overview of the history and development of therapeutic use of sand and miniatures, incuding the 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 and why Sandplay/Sandtray play therapy is effective with trauma.  Adolescent and adult case material and experiential exercise.

This workshop is designed for:

Social workers (LCSW, LMSW, LISW, BSW, AAW), psychologists (Ph.D, Psy.D, Ed.D), school counselors, school psychologists, licensed 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 presentation for professionals at all levels to participate.

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" 

Presenter: Amanda Bechtel, ATR-BC, LCPC, LCPAT

Amanda is a board certified registered art therapist, licensed clinical professional counselor and licensed clinical professional art therapist. She is certified as a Practitioner Member of Sandplay Therapists of America. She has worked at both the Eating Disorder Center at Rogers Memorial Hospital in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin and the Center for Eating Disorders at Sheppard Pratt in Baltimore, Maryland. In addition to eating disorders, she has used art therapy to treat symptoms of depression, anxiety, self-injurious behavior and substance abuse. She holds a certificate in advanced trauma treatment. Amanda currently sits on the Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists for the state of Maryland.

Cost:  Early bird price extended $298.00

ADA Accommodations:

Reasonable accommodations will be provided by Chesapeake Beach Professional Seminars if requested by phone or email at least 3 weeks in advance of the workshop.

Cancellation Policy:

Written cancellation must be received in our office at least ten business days prior to the training.  If we receive notification within 10 business days, you will receive either a refund or voucher, minus a $15.00 processing fee.  If we do not receive notification within the 10 business days, you will not receive a refund or voucher.  Chesapeake Beach Professional Seminars reserves the right to cancel a training due to inclement weather or low 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.

CE Certificates:

Certificates are emailed 14 days after training is complete, if a participant has provided the following: registration fees in full, proof of attendance required by type of workshop (ie, signing in and out on attendance sheets at in person workshops, logging in on webinars, etc.), provided all required information accurately, and completed the workshop evaluation.

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.

 

 

Continuing Education

Continuing Education Approval for Licensed Mental Health Counselors/Social Workers/ School Psychologists/MFCCs/Play Therapists/Art Therapists 

SOCIAL WORKERS

 Chesapeake Beach Professional Seminars (CBPS), approval number provider #1602, is approved as a provider for continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards, www.aswb.org. ASWB Approval Period from 5/14/2018 to 5/14/2019.  CBPS maintains responsibility for the program. Social workers should contact their regulatory board to determine course approval. Social workers will receive 6 continuing education clock hours in participating in this course.

Also, Chesapeake Beach Professional Seminars (CBPS) is approved by the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners to sponsor Category I continuing education programs. Social Work Boards in most states accept this approval status. 

LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS

Chesapeake Beach Professional Seminars (CBPS) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 5763. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CBPS is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST

Chesapeake Beach Professional Seminars (CBPS) is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists to offer professional development for school Psychologists, provider #1067. CBPS maintains responsibility for the program.

CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGISTS - Maryland and Washington

The Maryland and Washington, DC  Boards of Psychology Examiners recognizes National Association of School Psychologist approval status with CBPS and grants CE hours to clinical psychologists in Maryland and Washington, DC.

PLAY THERAPISTS

 Chesapeake Professional Seminars (CBPS) is an Association for Play Therapy (APT) approved provider of continuing education, APT Approved Provider #97-034.

NEW YORK SOCIAL WORKERS, LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH PRACTICIONERS, AND LICENSED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS.

CBPS is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s Board of Social Work, Provider #0122; and the Board of Mental Health Practitioners, Licensed Mental Health Counselors, Provider #MHC-0009 and Licensed Marriage & Family Therapists, provider #MFT-0008.

ART THERAPISTS

Art Therapists (LCAT, ATR-BC) may obtain CE Hours based on our NBCC approval status.