Training & Conferences
 Listed below are scheduled Trainings and Conferences.
All instructors listed below are STA/ISST
Teaching Members. STA encourages students of sandplay to seek
training and supervision from a variety of sources.
STA also offers an Outreach Program to help individuals who
are interested in furthering their knowledge of sandplay but due
to geographical location do not have access to training
opportunities. Click here to find
our more about the Outreach Program.
Clinical Members: Please Submit Training Events to
sta@sandplay.org
in the brief format below or for more information and submission
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Trainings
Conferences
STA National Conference
Sand, Sea and Sky in Savannah:
Innovation and New Dimensions in SandplayMay 18 – 21,
2008
Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa
Savannah, Georgia
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3rd Annual Fresno Regional Sandplay Conference
The Tiger, the Bear, the Lion and Unicorn:
The Meaning and Work of Animals in Sandplay
March 8, 2008 (Fresno, California)
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Mennonite Brethren Biblical Seminary
4824 East Butler Avenue
Fresno, CA
Fee: $110 before 02/08/08; $125 thereafter; $80 students
6 hours CEU provided for Board of Behavioral Science for MFT/LCSW
Submitted for approval to MCEP for Psychologists
Presenters: Janet Tatum, LCSW, Kathleen Beavers, LCSW with
Audrey Punnett, PhD (STA Teaching Members)
To register or for more information
click here.
(pdf)
New for 2008
Caring for the Soul Conferences presents
Sandplay in Switzerland– A Two-Week Training Intensive for
Professionals
Join us for an opportunity to study and work in depth with
Sandplay, imagery, and your own creative process. Travel to
Switzerland, stay in a lovely countryside conference center
overlooking the Lake of Zurich, and live for two weeks with
international master teachers and a community of like-minded
souls. The program includes presentations by faculty, soul
painting workshops, 3 private Sandplay sessions, the opportunity
to present your own work, ritual in the center’s labyrinth, and
several excursions into the magical Swiss environment.
July 12 – 26, 2008
Near Zurich, Switzerland at the Boldern Center
Faculty: Martin Kalff, Sabine Hayoz-Kalff, Judy
Zappacosta,
Catherine de Dardel, and Adriana Mazzarella
Program Coordinator: Patty Flowers
Credit: 45 CEUs for MFTs and Social Workers and 45 hours
toward
ISST/STA certification.
Fee: $4,950 includes all program costs, lodging in a
shared room for 14 nights, and most meals. Four different types
of rooms, including singles, are offered for different costs;
please inquire. Travel to Europe is not included.
Enrollment is limited to 22, and is by application only.
Pre-Conference Workshop:
Interior Rhythms with Judy Zappacost
An opportunity to awaken and acclimate to the inner and
outer landscapes of the psyche exploring dreams, movement,
ritual, and voice work.
July 10 – 12, 2008
Fee: $380 - $490 depending on choice of room, includes
workshop plus lodging and meals for 2 nights. Enrollment is
limited to participants in Sandplay in Switzerland.
For more information, please contact:
Patty Flowers
Caring for the Soul Conferences
Email:
caringforthesoul@earthlink.net
Phone: (831) 761-8499
Address: 492 Corralitos Road, Corralitos, CA 95076
| The following Intensive Trainings, Workshops,
Distance Learning, Internships and International
Training Association educational opportunities are
independently offered by individual ISST and STA
Clinical Teaching Members and their affiliate groups,
who are entirely responsible for their content and
activities. Please note that these learning
opportunities are not sponsored by the Sandplay
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Workshops
Jungian Theory of the Personality through the Lens of
Sandplay:
A 3-Part Series
February 16th, March 15th, April 19th (Christiana,
Pennsylvania)
The following may be taken as a complete series or individually.
Instructor: Betty Jackson, LCSW
Cost: $150 per class
For more information email
BettyCJackson@mac.com
Part 1: Persona, Ego, Shadow
February 16, 2008
9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Part 2: Anima and Animus
March 15, 2008
9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Part 3: The Self
April 19, 2008
9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Fundamentals of Sandplay Therapy
April 11 – 13, 2008 (San Francisco/Bay Area, California)
This course will provide a foundation in the theory and practice
of Sandplay therapy as developed by the Swiss Jungian analyst,
Dora Kalff. Using lecture, video and slides, topics to be
discussed include the basis theoretical concepts of sandplay,
the significance of the initial tray, tracking the sandplay
process in the sand, the essentials for setting up a sandplay
practice, using sandplay in different therapeutic settings and
the difference between sandplay and other forms of therapy that
use sand. Complete case presentation of a child and an adult
will be shown.
Friday 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm; Saturday & Sunday 9:00 am – 5:00
pm;
John F. Kennedy University, Pleasant Hill Campus
20 credit hours available
Instructor: Lois Gradwell, MFT
For further information contact JFK University at
www.jfku.edu/ce or call
800-557-1384
The Sandplay Process: Tray Types and Features in Three Stages
April 19, 2008 (Denver, Colorado)
This practicum explores characteristics and stages of the
sandplay process in child and adult cases. We address the
significance of the initial tray and subsequent tray types, as
well as the typical elements, patterns of movement and their
unique expressions in three general stages of the sandplay
process.
832 Emerson Street
Denver, CO
6 credit hours STA, APT (Provider #99-049)
Presenters: Nancy Burnett, Ph.D, CST-T and Christine Ford,
CST-T, LPC
For more information call (303) 832-9767 or email
sandford@ecentral.com
Silent Meditative Retreat with Sandplay and Energy Healing
April 25 - 26, 2008 (Bloomington, Illinois)
Friday 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm; Saturday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Bloomington, IL
Presenter: Mariellen Griffith
For more information email
mgriffithg@aol.com
Fundamentals of Sandplay Therapy
April 25 – 27, 2008 (San Francisco/Bay Area, California)
This course will provide a foundation in the theory and practice
of Sandplay therapy as developed by the Swiss Jungian analyst,
Dora Kalff. Using lecture, video and slides, topics to be
discussed include the basis theoretical concepts of sandplay,
the significance of the initial tray, tracking the sandplay
process in the sand, the essentials for setting up a sandplay
practice, using sandplay in different therapeutic settings and
the difference between sandplay and other forms of therapy that
use sand. Complete case presentation of a child and an adult
will be shown.
Friday 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm; Saturday & Sunday 9:00 am – 5:00
pm;
John F. Kennedy University, Campbell Campus
20 credit hours available
Instructor: Lucia Chambers, MFT
For further information contact JFK University at
www.jfku.edu/ce or call
800-557-1384
Healing Trauma with Sandplay and Pre-Sandplay Therapy
May 3, 2008 (Denver, Colorado)
This practicum shows how in cases of early trauma, sandplay may
be augmented with sensory-motor and tactile experiences. This
work, called ‘pre-sandplay therapy,’ can help integrate memory,
imagination and body experiences that trauma has shattered. We
explore case material and hands-on clinical techniques.
Participants gain experience in recognizing the need for
pre-sandplay trauma therapy; meeting clients’ needs for sensory
experiences; and interpreting pre-sandplay activities and images
on a symbolic, healing level.
3441 Tennyson Street
Denver, CO
6 credit hours STA, APT (Provider #99-049)
Presenters: Grace Foster Pollard, MA, CST-T, D.Min Candidate and
Laurel Howe, MA, STA Associate, Analytic Diploma Candidate
For more information call (303) 332-8828 or email
laurelhowe@msn.com
Training in Sandplay Therapy with Children (Kailua, Hawaii)
Part 1: May 23 to July 18, 2008
Part 2: September 19 to October 31, 2008
Part 3: January 2009, dates to be announced
Friday 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
315 Uluniu Street, #207
Kailua, HI
Instructor: Carla Sharp, APRN, RPT-S, CST-T
For more information:
carlasharp@hawaii.rr.com
Writer’s Retreat and Case Consultation
October 19 – 22, 2008 (Pacific Grove/Bay Area, California)
Write or complete your symbol papers, case study and/or receive
case consultation. Take some quiet time by the ocean and sand
and join us.
Sunday (10/19) beginning at noon through
Wednesday (10/22) ending at noon
Asilomar Conference Grounds
Pacific Grove, CA
Faculty: Judy Zappacosta, Maria Ellen Chiaia and other STA
Teaching Members
For more information contact
sta@sandplay.org
Sandplay and Analytically Oriented Psychotherapy
A Year Long Training in the San Francisco/Bay Area
September 2008 to June 2009 (San Francisco/Bay Area,
California)
One year, in-depth training. Reading of theoretical material
applied to case presentations by participants . This course is
intended for therapists who are currently using sandplay in
their psychotherapeutic practice, who have had introductory
level courses in sandplay, and have experienced a personal
sandplay process.
The purpose of this course is to deepen clinicians’
psycho-therapeutic work by understanding this non-verbal
modality as an integral part of analytically oriented
psychotherapy. We are especially interested in relational and
intersubjective elements, non-verbal and trauma based images
that can be concretely seen in sandtrays created by clients.
Topics will include but not be limited to infantile states, the
analytic relationship, approach to the image and the
transference, interconnection of dreams and sandplay, the
numinous and the function of the spiritual in the psyche. All of
thee areas will be studied and discussed as experienced in
sandplay. Readings will be chosen from analytic and
psychoanalytic writers that amplify these topics.
Enrollment limited.
One Saturday per month, 10:00 am – 1:15 pm
CEU’s available for MFC, LCSW, Psychologists
(30 hours for year’s seminar)
Presented by Jungian Analysts and ISST/STA Teaching Members
Maria Ellen Chiaia, PhD, JA and Lauren Cunningham, LCSW, JA
For information: contact Maria Ellen Chiaia, PhD, JA at
mchiaia@sbcglobal.net
or (510) 654-3281 or Lauren Cunningham, LCSW, JA at
Lauren_c@pacbell.net
or (415) 585-4551
Consultation
Groups
Berkeley & San Rafael, California
Maria Ellen Chiaia, PhD
Co-author of Sandplay in Three Voices: Images, Relationship, the
Numinous
Individual and group consultation
San Rafael Consult Group (Mondays 1x per month; 11-1 pm)
Berkeley Consult Group (times and dates negotiable)
Starting in September 2007 –Training in Sandplay and Analytical
Oriented Psychotherapy (click
here for more information)
Email:
mchiaia@sbcgloabal.net
Denver & Castle Rock, Colorado
Play therapy (APT Provider 99-049) as well as STA training
credits
1st Fridays, 10 am – noon (389 Gilbert Street, Castle Rock)
Nancy Burnett, CST-T, PhD
Phone: (303) 549-4717 or email:
nancyburnettphd@mac.com
2nd Mondays, 10 am – noon (832 Emerson Street, Denver)
Christine Ford, CST-T, LPC
Phone: (303) 832-9767 or email:
sandford@ecentral.com
Folsom and Roseville, California
Kathleen Beavers, LCSW, ISST/STA Teaching Member
New group forming in Folsom
Individual consultation in Folsom/Roseville
Phone: (916) 984-8769
Global
Imagine studying your sandplay cases without the constraints of
time…
Temenos Press® Learning Center
Sandplay Integrative Seminars
Individual and Group Consultation
Online & In-Person
Facilitated by Barbara A. Turner, PhD, MFT, RPT-S, ISST/STA
- In person, or via secure, online setting
- Groups meet monthly for five days, for 3 CE hours
- Group or individual consultation members can to return
to prior sand tray pictures, or print out all comments made
during consultation
I take a directive role in the process, asking questions, and
teaching principles and theory directly from case material
For Information:
Email:
publisher@temenospress.com
Website:
www.temenospress.com
New York City and Northern Pennsylvania
Darcey J. Ortolf, Ph.D., Clinical and Teaching Member
Mondays and Fridays
Phone: (212) 249-0980
Fax: (570) 588-4443
Email: dortolf@ptd.net
Portland, OR
New group forming
Bonnie McLean, LCSW, JA
Phone: (503) 221-7220
San Diego, CA
Private Sandplay Training & Consultation
Times & Dates Negotiable
Gita Morena, PhD, MFT, ISST/STA
Phone: (619) 328-9020
Email: gitam@cox.net
Website:
www.inshallahretreatcenter.com
San Francisco, CA
One Friday a month, September - June
Lauren Cunningham, LCSW, JA
Starting in September 2008 – Training in Sandplay and Analytical
Oriented Psychotherapy (click
here for more information)
Email:
lauren_c@pacbell.net
Phone: (415) 585-4551
San Francisco & Petaluma, California
Every 2 weeks for 1 ½ hours
CEUs available for MFTs and LCSWs
Beginning January 2006
Petaluma: Thursday or Friday Morning
San Francisco: Thursday Afternoon
$50 per meeting
Liza J. Ravitz, PhD, JA, Teaching Member, Jungian Analyst
Phone: (415) 931-6135 or (707)762-7827
Email:
lizajill@comcast.net
San Rafael, California
Monthly Consult Group
Integrative Sandplay – includes attachment,
interpersonal, and symbolic theories and readings
Friday 8:30 – 10:30 am
Group Forming (week to be decided by group)
Tessamarie Capitolo, MFT (Analytic psychotherapist.
National and international presenter, published several
articles in Journal of Sandplay Therapy.)
Phone: (415) 456-4448
Email:
tcapitolo@sbcglobal.net
Woodinville, WA (Northeast of Seattle)
3rd Saturdays, 10 am – noon (or as convenient for group)
Geri Grubbs, Ph.D, LCSW, Jungian Analyst
Author of Sandplay Categorical Checklist for Sandplay Analysis
Phone: (425) 844-8194 or email:
geri@EastsideJung.com
Distance Learning
Journal of Sandplay Therapy
NEW!! Earn CEU credits by reading the Journal and taking a short
test on-line.
Fees: $33.00 per class
CEU: 3 units per class; meets CEU requirements from the
following: BRN, CA BBS, FL, ISST, NAADAC, NBCC, OH, STA, TX, TX,
SBEPC, NASW
For information or to sign up:
www.psychceu.com
Temenos Press® Learning Center
Fundamentals & Jungian Theory
With Barbara A. Turner, Ph.D, MFT, RPT-S, ISST/STA Teaching
Member Author of The Handbook of Sandplay Therapy
- Self-paced courses available at your convenience around
the globe.
Courses Offered Include:
- Foundation Courses
The History and Development of Sandplay Therapy
- Introductory Courses
Introduction to Sandplay Therapy: Overview of Process
and
Procedures
- Intermediate Courses
Jungian Theory in Sandplay Therapy
- Free Demonstration Class – 1 CE Hour
About Jungian Sandplay Therapy
Fees: $49.00 to $89.00 (USD) plus books
CE hours available.
For information:
publisher@temenospress.com or
Visit Temenos Press® Learning Center (www.temenospress.com)
Kate Amatruda, Clinical
Teaching Member
- Psyche & Soma
Sandplay Therapy and the Body
- Sandplay Therapy & The Liminal World
Video
The Threshold between Body and Psyche
- Sandplay: The Sacred Healing
A Guide to Symbolic Process
- Trauma, Terror and Treatment
PTSD in children and adults
- The Witch and the Queen
Psychotherapy with Women at Midlife and
Beyond
Information: Kate Amatruda (888) 777-3773
www.psychceu.com
Internships
California
- San Rafael
Child Therapy Institute of Marin
Two-year internship in Sandplay.
Information: Brian Lukas, Ph.D. or Linda Bath, MFCC at (415)
456-7724
Hawaii
- Honolulu
The Sandplay Therapy & Training Institute, Inc.
Information: Luana Rowland, (808) 957-0038
International Training Associations
British and Irish Sandplay Society (BISS)
- BISS
PO Box 382240
London, NW3 2WQ ENGLAND
Information:
bisst@btopenworld.com Tel: 01342-837232 (message
service)
Canadian Association for Sandplay Therapy CAST
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Sandspieltherapie
Israel Sandplay Therapist
Association
Italian Association for Sandplay Therapy
- Dr. A. Navone
Via E. Q. Visconti 103
00193 Roma, Italy
Information: Telephone (039-661) 697 227 (home) or 687 640
(office)
Taiwan Sandplay Association
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