The Power of Sandtray: The Work of Individuals, Families, and Partners

The Power of Sandtray: The Work of Individuals, Families, and Partners

THIS IS A 2-DAY EVENT

Cost is for a full-day event.

Presented by: Karen Burke, LPC-S, RPT-S, CCST-T

Day 1 (Thursday, 9/23/2021)

The Importance of Boundaries & Creating a Safe & Protected Space

Day 2 (Friday, 9/24/2021)

Relationship Work

Sandtray is a wonderful way to tap into hard-to-reach places with our clients. When we decide to utilize this modality, it is important that we understand how to provide an experience that is safe and that allows our clients to do the work they are meant to do. In this 2-day training, we will tap into the elements that are important for both individual and family sandtray work.

Course Syllabus
Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

1. Describe the appropriate reasons for offering sandtray therapy to clients

2. Discuss developmental trauma considerations when choosing to use sandtray therapy

3. Explain the 3 therapeutic components needed for change using sandtray therapy

4. Discuss the elements that are needed to create a Free & Protected space

5. Apply affect regulation techniques to optimize sandtray therapy effectiveness

6. Utilize the guidelines for family & couples in sandtray therapy

Course Outline

I have a PowerPoint that I will send as we get closer. You can share with participants if you would like. Until then, these are the topics that will be covered each day.

Day One:

Why Sandtray

Implicit/Explicit Memory

Developmental Trauma Considerations

Opportunity for Change

3 Components of Change in Sandtray

How Play Allows Us to Go Low

Elements of Positive Neurodevelopmental Experience

Affect Regulation

Free & Protected Space

Experiential Exercise-building

Day Two:

Relationship Work

Experiential Exercise-checking in with miniatures

Why Sandtray Works for Couples or Family

Family Systems with Kids

How it Works with Multiple Builders

Experiential Exercise-talking to adults about sandtray

Processing After a Build

Directive vs. Nondirective

Experiential Exercise-group work

Using Miniatures Outside of the Tray

Karen Burke, LPC-S, RPT-S, CCST-T

Karen is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor in the state of Texas. She owns her own business and has been in private practice for 12 years. She is also a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor and Certified SandTray Therapist Trainer. Karen began her sandtray training with Dr. Thresa Kestly in 1999 while attending graduate school in New Mexico. She cofounded Austin SandTray Association (ASTA) as well as Texas SandTray Association (TSTA). She is currently the Past President of TSTA. She uses sandtray therapy with children, adults, families, and couples.

The Refund Policy of CAMFT - CSJV Chapter, Inc is as follows: Fees for chapter events are nonrefundable except in the case the event is cancelled or rescheduled. 

Should you have a grievance, question or concerns regarding this course, the instructor, or any other aspects of our Continuing Education Program, please contact the Continuing Education Program Administrator or Chapter President. Contact information can be found on our website at www.camft-csjvchapter.org. Our Program Administrator will work diligently to rectify your concerns to your satisfactory as quickly as possible.

Facilities in which CAMFT - CSJV Chapter, Inc have agreed to utilize are accessible to persons with disabilities. If you have a special need and plan to attend the workshop, please contact Michael Crile, at (559) 931-5618 or michael.crile.lmft@gmail.com. Please allow as much advanced notice as is possible to ensure that we have ample time to meet your required needs.

This individual course meets the qualifications for 6 hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs , LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. CAMFT - CSJV Chapter, Inc is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and LEPs. CAMFT - CSJV Chapter, Inc maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content. (CEP #62276)