Beyond Words: A Sand Tray Therapy Training Series

Explore sand tray therapy techniques hands-on and discover new ways to support clients in this in-person series. Beyond Words: A Sand Tray Therapy Training Series Join us in person for a training series centered on sand tray therapy. A chance to explore a way of working that goes beyond words. Register for one day or both. If registering for only part two you must have prior sand tray training. This program is approved for 6 hours each day (12 total for both days) of Ohio CSWMFT (counselors, social workers, and MFTs) CEs. It is also approved for 6 hours each day (12 total for both days) of NBCC CEs. EMDR Cleveland maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Cancelation of attendance require 14 days notice to receive a refund. Day One: December 11, 2026 Part 1: Foundations of Sandtray Therapy 8:30am doors open 9:00am to 10:30am • Welcome and Introductions • What is Sandtray therapy? • History and Theoretical Foundations 10:30am to 10:45am break 10:45am to 12:15pm • Why Sandtray? • Practicum Opportunity in small groups 12:15pm to 1:15pm lunch on your own 1:15pm to 3:00pm • Debrief practicum • Ethical and Clinical Considerations • Sandtray with various populations • Sandtray prompts 3:00pm to 3:15pm break 3:15pm to 4:00pm • Practicum Opportunity in small groups 4:00pm to 4:30pm • Debrief practicum • Questions • Closing Day Two: December 12, 2026 Part 2: Exploring Trauma, Dissociation, and Parts Through Sand Tray 8:30am doors open 9:00am to 10:30am • Welcome and Introductions • Understanding nonverbal expression • Trauma and Dissociation • Parts work in the sand 10:30am to 10:45am break 10:45am to 12:15pm • The tray as a therapeutic space • Parts work in the sand • Practicum Opportunity in small groups 12:15pm to 1:15pm lunch on your own 1:15pm to 3:00pm • Stabilization, resourcing and regulation of parts • Case examples • Clinical decision making 3:00pm to 3:15pm break 3:15pm to 4:00pm • Practicum Opportunity in small groups · 4:00pm to 4:30pm • Debrief practicum • Questions • Closing