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Sandplay Therapists of America

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About STA

Mission Statement

Sandplay Therapists of America (STA) is a non-profit organization established to train, support, and promote professional development in sandplay in the tradition of Dora M. Kalff based on the theories of C.G. Jung.

Goals

As envisioned and developed by Dora M. Kalff, sandplay requires engaging the total person of the therapist in the ongoing process of transformative inner work. Becoming a member of Sandplay Therapists of America, therefore, necessitates the continuing commitment of the therapist to personal and psychological growth.

The application process serves as a point of entry into a way of life characterized by this continual self-exploration and development. Fidelity to this process determines the quality of the “free and protected space” provided by the therapist. The following revised requirements and procedures attempt to promote and solidify the personal and professional commitment on the part of the sandplay therapist.

Sandplay Therapists of America recognizes three levels of membership: Clinical Membership, Teaching Membership and Sandplay Practitioner Membership. We are a non-profit organization that operates as an all-volunteer service organization, with secretarial help provided by an administrative assistant. We depend on our members to vote and create the Board of Trustees, as well as run the organization within our written and accepted bylaws and code of ethics. It is important for every member of STA to consider how they may serve this organization, both regionally and nationally, for it is only with our membership actively involved that sandplay continues to thrive and grow.

We look forward to your involvement and support of this organization. You may contact any Trustee of the Board for further information, or STA administrative assistant, Kerry Mixie, at 925-825-9277, or this website for ways to immediately support sandplay. Your active support is most welcome!

Board of Trustees 2006-2007

Kay Bradway, Ph.D. JA, Emeritus
Joyce Camuyrano Cunningham, MS, MFT, Ex-Officio-Journal
Lucia Chambers, MFT
Maria Ellen Chiaia, PHD, JA, MFT, Past Board Chair
Lauren Cunningham, LCSW, Emeritus
Regina Driscoll, PhD, Board Secretary
Harriet Friedman, MA, MFT, JA, Emeritus
Gretchen Hegeman, MASW, Emeritus
Rie Rogers Mitchell, PhD, ABPP Vice Chair, ISST Board Representative
Gita Morena, PhD, MFT
Daniel Nelson, PhD, Board Chair
Audrey Punnett, PhD, Membership Committee Chair
Trudy Corry Rankin, LMHW, Board Treasurer
Judy Zappacosta, MA, MFT, ISST Board Representative

Join STA

We welcome your participation in the Sandplay Therapists of America. Joining together supports our goals of high quality education and professionalism in the growing field of sandplay therapy.

There are four categories of STA Membership, explained in detail below:

• Associate Membership
• STA Sandplay Practitioner Membership (SP)
• STA Clinical Membership (CST)
• STA Clinical Teaching Membership (CST-T)

Click here for a quick reference explaining the four categories of STA membership (pdf).

STA Associate Membership

STA welcomes the participation and support of all people interested in sandplay therapy as STA Associate members.  The combined participation of all of our members strengthens the continued development of sandplay education and the growth and professional recognition of sandplay therapy.

STA Associate Member Benefits

• The Journal of Sandplay Therapy
• Discounts to STA and regional Training Intensives, Workshops, Conferences
• The Link Newsletter
• The Associates News Page
• Opportunities to publish articles in The Link

Associates are a vital part of STA, comprising the growing number of professionals involved and bringing new energy to sandplay therapy.

Become An Associate Member...Join STA

STA Sandplay Practitioner (SP) Membership

The Sandplay Practitioner (SP) category of membership responds to an expressed need of STA members to recognize professionals who have completed a personal process and some sandplay training. This membership category is offered to those interested in offering sandplay within the scope of their license and training. It is also recognition of partial fulfillment of the requirements to become a Certified Sandplay Therapist (CST) and/or Certified Sandplay Therapist - Teacher (CST-T).

• Sandplay Practitioner Member Training Guidelines & STA Curriculum (pdf)
• Application for Sandplay Practitioner Membership (pdf)
  PDF application is not interactive. It must be downloaded and posted by mail due to supportive documentation requirements.

STA Clinical (CST) Membership

Some STA Associate Member therapists pursue a personal sandplay process and training to become Candidates for STA Clinical Membership.  STA Clinical Members are sandplay therapists who are recognized for having completed a personal sandplay process and for their extensive training, writing and experience in sandplay therapy. Those wishing to apply to become Candidates for Clinical Membership must conduct their personal sandplay process and group case consultation with Clinical Members.

Clinical Member Training Guidelines and STA Curriculum

STA Clinical Teaching (CST-T) Membership

Some STA Clinical Members go on to pursue the STA Clinical Teaching Member status. These are highly trained and experienced sandplay therapists, who are recognized as STA-accredited teachers of sandplay therapy. Those wishing to apply to become Candidates or complete their requirements for Clinical Membership must train and conduct individual consultation with Clinical Teaching Members.

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