Kim and Julie are seasoned clinicians and enthusiastic Sand Play therapists. They both graduated from the intensive 3 year (87 training hours) Certificate in Sand Play Training Program at Lighthouse Counseling and Sand Play Training Center.
Upcoming Training:
Unlocking Healing: Intermediate Sandtray Training on Trauma and Archetypes
Dates: July 19 & 20, 2024
Time: 9:00am- 5:30pm
Cost: $450
15 CEU Credits approved through NASW-NJ
Led by Julie Ferdas, LCSW & Kim Finnie CSSW, LCSW
“Unlocking Healing: Intermediate Sandtray Training on Trauma and Archetypes” is a specialized training program designed for mental health professionals, counselors, and therapists.
Participants in this training will delve deeper into the therapeutic applications of sandtray. Advanced techniques for working with clients who have experienced trauma will be presented. Participants will learn how to guide clients through the process of healing using sandtray exercises. Additionally, the training explores the concept of archetypes, which are universal symbols and themes found in the collective unconscious. Participants will learn how to incorporate archetypal imagery into sandtray therapy sessions to help clients gain insights into their experiences and emotions.
Throughout the training, attendees can expect hands-on practice, case studies, and discussions to enhance their skills and confidence in using sandtray therapy effectively. By the end of the program, participants will have a deeper understanding of trauma-informed sandtray techniques and the integration of archetypes, enabling them to support their clients in their healing journey.
Basic Principles of Sand Tray Therapy: A 2-Day Accelerated Training to Get Your Practice Started
Dates: May 31 & June 1, 2024
Time: 9:00am- 5:30pm
Cost: $450
15 CEU Credits approved through NASW-NJ
Led by Julie Ferdas, LCSW & Kim Finnie CSSW, LCSW
Sand Tray Therapy is an expressive therapeutic modality in which a sand tray, miniature figures, and sometimes water are used to create worlds or scenes that reflect a person’s inner thoughts and conflicts. This hands-on approach is often used with individuals who have experienced trauma as it is a non-threatening way to work through these emotional wounds.
In this course, participants will learn the history of Sand Tray Therapy and the origins of the approach. Participants will also gain an understanding of the use of the approach at various ages and stages of development, along with understanding various themes with the sand tray. Symbols and meanings in the archetypes are covered, along with the use of both wet and dry trays. Participants will learn the role of the therapist through an extensive experiential process which includes building in the sand. The use of Sand Tray for Individuals, Families, and Groups is also explored in this training. Participants will learn the “nuts and bolts” for the preparation to use Sand Tray in their practice, along with documentation practices.