Exploring Attachment Rhythms in Sandtray Therapy

    Dates: March 26th - 28th (with a 2hr follow-up virtual consultation)

    Times: Central US time-presenter based in Austin, Texas, USA
    • Day 1 & 2: 9 am - 4:45 pm
    • Day 3 : 9 am - 12:15 pm; (Group Consultation occurs from 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm)
    • Virtual Consultation follow-up (TBD)

    Hours: Marshall Lyles is seeking approval to offer continuing education credit to counselors. Please check our website for updates; The World Association of Sand Therapy Professionals recognizes Marshall as a Registered Sand Therapist-Consultant/Trainer (RST-C/T)

    Presenter: Marshall Lyles, MA, LPC-S, LMFT-S, RPT-S, EMDRIA Approved Consultant

    Description: This three-day course will consist of a combination of lecture, group discussion, and many experiential activities as participants learn about the application of attachment theory to play therapy through the use of sandtray. Time will be dedicated to understanding the relational neuroscience involved in using an expressive play modality like sandtray to treat attachment trauma. This workshop can be applied to work with clients of various ages as well as individual, couple and family, and group treatment. Experiential learning will be prominent so be aware that you may encounter sensitive information when practicing the expressive techniques. The event will conclude with a 3-hour group consultation and an additional 2-hour online group consultation will be scheduled as follow up.

    Learning objectives:
    1. Discuss overlapping histories of attachment theory and sandtray/play therapies
    2. Describe methodology of attachment-based play therapy through use of sandtray materials and techniques 
    3. Discuss the perspectives offered by the relational neurosciences on expressive play therapy (in the sandtray)
    4. Apply attachment-based play therapy interventions in the sandtray
    5. Structure play therapy parent consultations that set parents up for sandtray success
    6. Apply sandtray-based protocols to play therapy treatment planning with children, adults, and systems
    7. Discuss person of the sandtray therapist implications when doing attachment healing
    8. Apply attachment-focused case conceptualization for family play/sandtray therapy clients

    Registration information: The registration fee is $750 (15 CEs and 5 consultation hours). If a payment plan or support is needed, put that in the questions section of the registration form and you will be contacted with details about how to proceed.

    Cancellation policy: Registration is non-refundable, but registrants can secure their own replacement.

    Please contact [email protected] for any questions related to this event.
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