This webinar will teach participants the basics of sand tray work to support children, adolescents, families, and adults. Important concepts such as containment, externalization, & holding space will be explored. Participants will learn how to apply a variety of directives, as well as process sand trays with diverse client presentations & presenting problems. Specialized directives drawing from the field of EMDR, Polyvagal Theory, and Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs will also be taught. This webinar includes many opportunities for experiential learning. [Elective for Child & Adolescent Mental Health Certificate Program]
At the conclusion of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Cite examples of the basics of sand tray work to support children, adolescents, families, and adults.
- Describe concepts of containment, externalization, and holding space.
Define how to apply a variety of directives, as well as process sand trays with diverse client presentations.
10:00 am Welcome/Introductions
10:10 am Sand Tray Basics
Containment
Externalization
Standard Directive (s)
Holding Space/Witnessing
Processing
Case Example
Experiential
10:45 am Safe Place
- Directive vs. Indirect
- 5 Senses
- Butterfly Tapping
- Dreams
- Case Example
- Experiential
- Hide & Find as Seeking Safety
- Theory: Maslow & Polyvagal
11:15 am Parts in the Sand
- Theory & Set-up
- Case Example
- Exploration of Parts
11:45 am Family Work in the Sand
Creating Together
Turn-taking Story
Observations
Greatness sticks
12:15 pm Sand Tray with Teens/Adults
Future self/life...(eg: beyond depression)
Breaking the safe emotional distance
Permission to make changes in the tray