Working with children in sandplay, an evidence-based practice, seems natural and therefore deceptively easier than with adults. Children indeed are drawn to the sand and normally will want to engage right away. This program will introduce therapists to using sandplay with children including how to begin, and how to structure and prepare for children. We will discuss different types of issues that may arise in sandplay with children as well as being able to identify normal developmental levels. Sandplay pictures will be discussed, case material presented. The program format will include lecture, experiential activities, and discussion. The program is intended for all mental health practitioners with an interest in using sandplay therapy with children of all ages.
Educational Objectives: To introduce sandplay therapy to mental health therapists and provide theory and practical knowledge so that they can begin using it with children in their practice.
Learning Objectives
After this training, participants will be able to:
- Describe two recommendations for beginning sandplay with children.
- Name three developmental stages in sandplay with children.
- Name three ways sandplay enriches ego development.
- Name two examples of boundaries in sandpictures.
- Describe two examples of how children use sand to heal.
- Discuss two examples of how children use sand for normal development.
Barbara Brugler, LCSW, LISW-S is a Teaching Member of the Sandplay Therapists of America and the International Society of Sandplay Therapy. As a clinical social worker, she worked with both children and adults at Children’s Hospital Guidance Center and in private practice in Ohio for over 40 years. She has been giving sandplay trainings for over 10 years. Now retired, she lives in Indianapolis and continues to train sandplay therapists. Her article “Frozen in Time” was published in the Journal of Sandplay Therapy.
This course meets qualifications for 6 hours of education credit toward certification for Sandplay Therapists of America / International Society of Sandplay Therapists (STA/ISST).
This training is appropriate for psychotherapists and therapists in training who are interested in improving their understanding of and clinical skills in the art and science of sandplay therapy. The instructional level is Beginning.
Linda Cunningham is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor
continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and LEPs.
Linda Cunningham maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content. Provider #017288