Sandplay Therapists of Hawaiʻi (STH) presents
King Tut’s Existential Crisis: Applying Archetypal and Neurodevelopmental Paradigms to Treat Children with Severe Anxiety Using Sandplay and Play Therapy
Archeologist Howard Carter nearly gave up on his life’s work until he made an epic discovery: The tomb of “Boy King” Tutankhamen. The treasures found there reveal the nature and significance of the spiritual journey of the ancient Egyptian in life and death. Through archetypal and neurodevelopmental paradigms, this workshop explores best practices for treating children with severe anxiety using Sandplay and Play Therapy. Symptoms of anxiety and trauma are expressed through play and reprocessed over time–leading to functional and transformative change. Concepts, archetypal themes, and contemporary treatment approaches are illustrated through a case study of 7-year-old “Carter” whose anxiety is situated in the context of the high conflict divorce of his parents and the asynchronous development and emotional intensities associated with giftedness. Carter’s industrious play leads him through the darkness of alienation to the bright and sacred light of his own kingly treasures.
Who should attend: Play/sandplay therapists, social workers and mental health professionals interested in a post-graduate level workshop and earning training hours in play therapy and sandplay. Intermediate levels of sandplay knowledge and experience are welcome.
Play Therapy “non-contact” hours: This live webinar is an STA/ISST Certified Training® approved for up to 4 APT “non-contact” hours by the Sandplay Therapists of America (STA-Association of Play Therapy Approved Provider #13-343)