Bridge to Balance is committed not only to high-quality client care, but also to supporting the ongoing growth, skill development, and confidence of fellow mental health professionals.
We offer thoughtfully designed trainings, workshops, and professional development opportunities grounded in clinical integrity, real-world application, and trauma-informed practice.
Whether you are an experienced clinician, early-career therapist, or educator, our professional offerings are designed to support meaningful learning and practical integration into your work.
Our Professional Offerings
Clinical Trainings & Workshops
We provide live trainings and workshops focused on evidence-based and experiential approaches to therapy. These sessions emphasize both clinical understanding and practical tools clinicians can apply immediately in their work with clients.
Trainings may be offered in person or virtually, depending on the topic and format.
Sandtray Trainings
Our sandtray trainings offer in-depth instruction in this expressive, trauma-informed modality. Led by experienced clinicians, these trainings support therapists in developing both theoretical understanding and hands-on skill with sandtray interventions across age groups.
Sandtray trainings are appropriate for clinicians seeking to deepen their practice or expand their therapeutic toolkit.
Professional Development
We believe strong clinicians are supported clinicians. Our professional development opportunities are designed to foster confidence, competence, and ethical practice through ongoing education and collaboration.
Offerings may include specialty workshops, skill-building sessions, and focused learning opportunities tailored to the evolving needs of mental health professionals.
Training Replays & On-Demand Learning
For professionals who prefer flexible learning, we offer access to recorded trainings and educational content. These on-demand resources allow clinicians to revisit topics, reinforce learning, and engage with material at their own pace.
Our Approach to Professional Education
All professional offerings at Bridge to Balance are guided by the same principles that inform our clinical work:
Trauma-informed and ethically grounded
Evidence-based and clinically relevant
Respectful of diverse theoretical orientations
Practical, applicable, and thoughtfully structured
Our goal is not just to share information, but to support confident, competent clinical practice.
Who Our Trainings Are For
Our professional offerings are well-suited for:
Licensed mental health clinicians
Associate-level and pre-licensed therapists
Clinical interns and early-career professionals
Educators and school-based mental health providers
Specific prerequisites or experience levels will be clearly noted for each training.
Stay Informed About Upcoming Trainings
Training availability varies throughout the year. To learn more about upcoming workshops, trainings, and professional learning opportunities, please explore our current offerings or check back for updates.
Sandtray Therapy Training for Professionals {#sandtray}
Professional Development for Therapists & Counselors | Accredited CE Credits
What it is: Comprehensive certification training in sandtray therapy techniques for mental health professionals who want to add this powerful modality to their practice.
Who should attend:
Licensed therapists (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, Psychologists)
Counselors seeking new treatment approaches
School counselors and social workers
Play therapists expanding their toolkit
Professionals working with trauma survivors
Therapists treating clients who struggle with verbal expression
What you'll learn:
Sandtray therapy is an expressive, nonverbal therapeutic approach where clients use miniature figures and sand to create three-dimensional scenes that represent their inner worlds, experiences, and emotions. It's particularly effective for processing trauma, working with children, and accessing subconscious material.
Training curriculum includes:
Theoretical foundations of sandtray therapy
Jungian and humanistic approaches
Working with children, adolescents, and adults
Trauma applications of sandtray work
Building and maintaining a sandtray collection
Ethical considerations
Supervised practice and case consultation
Integration with other therapeutic modalities
Certification levels:
Level 1: Introduction to Sandtray Therapy (16 CE hours)
Level 2: Advanced Sandtray Applications (16 CE hours)
Level 3: Trauma-Focused Sandtray Work (16 CE hours)
Consultation groups available for ongoing learning
Why train with Bridge to Balance:
- Led by Kim Finnie, LCSW, Certified Sandtray Therapist with 15+ years experience
Small class sizes for personalized attention
Hands-on practice with extensive miniature collections
CE credits approved for social workers, counselors, and psychologists
Ongoing consultation and mentorship available
Virtual and in-person options
Investment in your professional growth: Research consistently shows that clients benefit from holistic approaches that address mental and emotional needs through multiple modalities. Adding sandtray therapy to your practice gives you a powerful tool for clients who need alternatives to traditional talk therapy.