Mission Statement
The mission of Sandplay Therapists of America® (STA) is to train, support, and promote professional development in sandplay in the tradition of Dora Kalff as based on the theories of C.G. Jung.
Diversity Statement
Sandplay Therapists of America (STA) encourages and supports the cultural, racial, gender, sexual orientation and economic diversity of our community. Sandplay Therapists of America particularly encourages people of color to attend our programs. Scholarships are available upon request.
STA Bylaws and Standards
- STA Bylaws (revised 2022)
- STA Standards for Professional Conduct (revised 2024)
- STA Handbook (revised 2024)
- STA is a member society of ISST, the International Society for Sandplay Therapy. Certified Sandplay Therapists (CST) and Teaching Members (CST-T) are also members of ISST, and must familiarize themselves with the following documents:
- ISST Rules of Procedure
- ISST Code of Ethics
- STA members interested in pursuing leadership positions in either organization should also familiarize themselves with the ISST Statutes.
STA Board of Trustees 2024
Elected Board Members
David Dermott, President
Jacquelyn Kelley, Vice President
Ruth Castellano, Treasurer
Antoinette Eimers, Past President
Theresa Hasting, Secretary
Amanda Bechtel-Gupman, Admissions Chair
Elizabeth (Betsy) Craft
Karen Hartfield, Regional Group Chair
Vincent Pastore, Education Chair
Ex Officio Members/ISST Representatives
Lorraine Freedle
Jacquelyn Kelley
Journal Editor
Joyce Camuyrano Cunningham
Emeritus Board Members
Maria Chiaia
Lauren Cunningham
Regina Driscoll
Harriet Friedman
Jill Kaplan
Rie Rogers Mitchell
Daniel Nelson
Audrey Punnett
Sally Sugatt
Janet Tatum
Judy Zappacosta
STA Trustees Board Meeting Minutes
STA Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes
STA Founding Members
Founded February 28, 1987, by Kate Amatruda, Linda Elaine Bath, Kay Bradway,* Lucia Chambers, Lauren Cunningham, Harriet Friedman, Chonita Larsen,* Susan Macnofsky, Mary Jane Markell,* Estelle Weinrib,* and Barbara Weller.
* Deceased
Presidents of Sandplay Therapists of America
| 1987–1991 | Estelle Weinrib* |
| 1991–1996 | Council: Linda Elaine Bath, Kay Bradway,* Lucia Chambers, Lauren Cunningham, Mary Jane Markell,* Estelle Weinrib,* Barbara Weller, Lois Gradwell, Harriet Friedman, Holly Johnson |
| 1996–1998 | Harriet Friedman |
| 1998–2001 | Gretchen Hegeman* |
| 2002–2003 | Judy Zappacosta |
| 2004–2005 | Maria Ellen Chiaia |
| 2006–2007 | Daniel Nelson |
| 2008–2009 | Rie Rogers Mitchell |
| 2010–2011 | Regina Driscoll |
| 2012–2013 | Audrey Punnett |
| 2014–2015 | Janet Tatum |
| 2016–2017 | Jill Kaplan |
| 2018–2019 | Sally Sugatt |
| 2020–2021 | Lorraine Freedle |
| 2022-2023 | Antoinette Eimers |
* Deceased