Exploring Attachment Rhythms in Sandtray Therapy
Thu, Mar 26
|Austin


Time & Location
Mar 26, 2026, 9:00 AM – Mar 28, 2026, 4:45 PM
Austin, 300 Allen St, Austin, TX 78702, USA
About the event
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:
Discuss overlapping histories of attachment theory and sandtray/play therapies
Describe methodology of attachment-based play therapy through use of sandtray materials and techniques
Discuss the perspectives offered by the relational neurosciences on expressive play therapy (in the sandtray)
Apply attachment-based play therapy interventions in the sandtray
Structure play therapy parent consultations that set parents up for sandtray success
Apply sandtray-based protocols to play therapy treatment planning with children, adults, and systems
Discuss person of the sandtray therapist implications when doing attachment healing
Apply attachment-focused case conceptualization for family play/sandtray therapy clients
Registration information: The registration fee is $750 (that includes the workshop plus 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 marshall.lyles.assistant@gmail.com for any questions related to this event
Seat
General Admission
$750.00
Total
$0.00