⚡ Attention Play Therapists That Use Sand Trays ⚡

This course is for you if you want to...

  • Possess a deep understanding of the foundational principles of sand tray play therapy.

  • Acquire practical skills in creating and facilitating transformative sand tray sessions.

  • Enhance your ability to integrate sand tray techniques into your therapeutic toolkit for diverse client populations.

What Therapists Are Saying About the Course

Harley Hill

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Harley Hill

"After this course, I'm interested in further sand tray training!"
Noelle Pauling

Highly Practical!

Noelle Pauling

This self-paced course was very informative. There was quite a bit of useful approaches that I will realistically be able to apply to the teens and adults that I work with.
Carrie Choquette

Learned so much!

Carrie Choquette

This training was so great to help me get started in using sand tray more regularly in my play therapy sessions. It built my overall confidence in how influential this type of therapy can be for my clients.
Jonathan Caes

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Jonathan Caes

"Susan has an amazing gift of sharing her wisdom, experience and passion for children and it comes across strongly in this invaluable workshop. I particularly enjoyed the hands on approach and ability to get concepts and coaching for sand tray play."
Harley Hill

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Harley Hill

"After this course, I'm interested in further sand tray training!"
Noelle Pauling

Highly Practical!

Noelle Pauling

This self-paced course was very informative. There was quite a bit of useful approaches that I will realistically be able to apply to the teens and adults that I work with.
Carrie Choquette

Learned so much!

Carrie Choquette

This training was so great to help me get started in using sand tray more regularly in my play therapy sessions. It built my overall confidence in how influential this type of therapy can be for my clients.
Jonathan Caes

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Jonathan Caes

"Susan has an amazing gift of sharing her wisdom, experience and passion for children and it comes across strongly in this invaluable workshop. I particularly enjoyed the hands on approach and ability to get concepts and coaching for sand tray play."

Course Overview

What's included?

  • 5 CE Hours & Certificate (with survey & passing quiz grade)

  • Learn at your own pace. The training videos will be here waiting for you!

  • No Expiration Date (you'll have 24-hour, 365-Days access to the content). Rewatch them anytime!

  • Closed Captioning

  • High Quality, 4K Interactive Video & Clear Audio

Will this suit me?

  • Beginner play therapists wanting an introduction to sand trays.

  • Intermediate play therapists looking for extra tools and resources for their play therapy toolbox.

  • Advanced supervisors seeking to enhance their practice with innovative and evidence-based techniques.

5 NON-CONTACT CONTINUING EDUCATION HOURS

Meets .5 Hours in History, .5 Hours in Seminal, 4 Hours Skills & Methods

APT APPROVED PROVIDER 18-533

Course Description:

"The Magic of Sand Trays in Play Therapy - An Introductory Course” is a captivating journey into the transformative and enchanting realm of sand tray use within the context of play therapy. Tailored for mental health professionals seeking to enhance their practice with innovative and evidence-based techniques, this course offers a comprehensive exploration of the foundational principles, practical techniques, and clinical applications of utilizing sand trays as a potent therapeutic tool.



Course Objectives: 

Objective 1 - Identify multiple ways a Sand Tray can be utilized in Play Therapy.

Objective 2 - Demonstrate Practical Skills in Creating and Facilitating Sand Tray Sessions.

Objective 3 - Explore Symbolism and Metaphor in Sand Tray Work.

Objective 4 - Apply Sand Tray Techniques into Play Therapy Practice.

Objective 5 - Analyze and Review Clinical Applications.

Objective 6 - Discuss Ethical Considerations in Sand Tray Play Therapy.



Play Therapy Toolbox is an Approved Provider with the Association for Play Therapy. (APT Approved Provider #18-533).  

Play therapy credit available to mental health professionals only as listed in each course description.  Courses that do not qualify for play therapy credit are clearly listed.

Your Instructor

  • Susan Stutzman

    Instructor

    Susan Stutzman

    Susan Stutzman, LCPC, RPT-S, is the founder and owner of Kid Matters Counseling in Hinsdale, IL. Susan is the co-owner of Play Therapy Toolbox, a digital resource to help support, train, and equip the next generation of play therapists and play therapy supervisors. She is the past president of the Illinois Association for Play Therapy, a mother of 4 children, and lives in Hinsdale with her husband of 21 years.