Sandtray-Based Play Therapy: Bringing Healing to Attachment Wounds for Clients of All Ages


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

    Description: This two-day intensive 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. This class is ideal for someone already possessing basic sandtray and attachment theory knowledge. Experiential learning will be prominent so be aware that you may encounter sensitive information when practicing the expressive technique

    Dates: March 5 and 6 (Friday and Saturday)

    Objectives:
    1. Discuss history of attachment theory and play therapy
    2. Overview methodology of attachment-based play therapy through use of sandtray protocols and techniques 
    3. Understand the perspectives offered by the relational neurosciences on expressive play therapy (in the sandtray)
    4. Practice attachment-based play therapy interventions in the sandtray
    5. Prepare participants for structuring play therapy parent consultations to set parents up for sandtray success
    6. Apply sandtray-based protocols to play therapy treatment planning with kids, adults, and systems
    7. Receive coaching on sandtray and play therapy skills
    8. Enhance attachment-focused case conceptualization for family play/sandtray therapy clients

    ​Schedule for both days (in Central time):        
    8:45 am - Check-in
    9:00 - Training begins
    10:30 - Break
    10:45 - Resume training
    12:15 - Lunch
    1:30 - Resume training
    3:00 - Break
    3:15 - Resume training
    4:45 - Training concludes

    Cost:  $400 by early bird date of 2-5-21
               $440 after early bird 

    Registration information: Payment is due at registration. Registration is non-refundable, but registration may be transferred to another party if the participant secures that arrangement on their own.

    12 APT-approved direct contact education hours (sponsored by Marshall Lyles, APT Approved Provider 17-508) will be provided. Due to COVID-19 health concerns, this one-time online event has been approved by APT for 12 contact CE hours.

    The training will take place through Zoom meetings and information for logging in will be sent within 24 hours of the first meeting.
    Registration