3 Days of Exciting Training!
Bridges in the Sand: Sand Tray Play Therapy
Sand therapy is an expansive therapeutic approach with the ability to reach across the life span. It is a psychotherapeutic tool that utilizes natural processing in an in-depth and creative way that brings light to increased awareness and insight. This 2-day training includes hands-on tools and practice while learning the principles of Sand Tray play therapy including sand and miniatures. This training encompasses the use of Sand Tray across multiple therapeutic approaches and includes the integration of play themes, metaphors and symbols providing many useful elements for providers to use in their work with youth, adults and families.
Attendees must register for both Day 1 (June 18) and Day 2 (June 19) as day 2 builds upon the
Featuring Presenter: Andrea Walker, MSW, LCSW, LICSW, RPT-S
Date: June 18 & 19, 2025
Melissa has been in the counseling field for almost 20 years, and owns a mental health clinic in Blaine, MN that specializes in families and play. She teaches and trains in her Somatic Play modality as well as many other play and parenting related topics around the country, both live and online. She loves supervising, mentoring, and consulting with other therapists and supervisors to help build their sense of competence, identity, and vision for their professional life.
2025 Conference Continues
June 20 - Day 3: Ethical and Legal Issues in Play Therapy
Presented by: Anna Thompson, MS, LPCC-S, RPT and Arianna Best, MSW, LCSW, RPT-S,
This session will review the 2022 APT Code of Ethics as well as cover legal issues play therapists may encounter such as receiving a subpoena, developing a court policy, and preparing to testify in court.