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.
9:30 am Welcome/Introductions
9:40 am Sand Tray Basics
Containment
Externalization
Standard Directive (s)
Holding Space/Witnessing
Processing
Case Example
Experiential
10:15 am Safe Place
Directive vs. Indirect
5 Senses
Butterfly Tapping
Dreams
Case Example
Experiential
Hide & Find as Seeking Safety
Theory: Maslow & Polyvagal
10:45 am Parts in the Sand
Theory & Set-up
Case Example<
Exploration of Parts
11:15 am Family Work in the Sand
Creating Together
Turn-taking Story
Observations
Greatness sticks
11: 45 am Sand Tray with Teens/Adults
Future self/life...(eg: beyond depression)
Breaking the safe emotional distance
Permission to make changes in the tray
Case Examples
12:30 pm Experiential: Practice Holding Space Witnessing
Noticing questions
Tell me more about...
If you could jump into the tray...
1:15 pm Conclusion/Q&A