Day 1 - Based on the content of this workshop, I am able to:

Discuss knowledge of the basics of brain structure, especially in how this relates to play therapy.

Identify the tenets of interpersonal neuro-biology in a play therapy setting.

Revise several case studies in terms of neuroscience integrating with play therapy.

Explain how different ages work in the sand and play from a brain science perspective.

Recite the effect of trauma on the brain and how this affects sandtray therapy.

Apply 2 new techniques to help explain the brain structure to how working in the play and sandtray setting.

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Day 2 - Based on the content of this workshop, I am able to:

Analyze the Polyvagal theory and how this relates to play and sandtray therapy.

Assess sandtrays based within brain science.

Demonstrate the importance of implicit vs explicit memories within therapy and play.

Use skills to enhance work as a facilitator of sandtray therapy.

Utilize the tenets of brain science research into your work in the sandtray.

Recite the explanation of how sandtray therapy can be a form of play therapy from a brain-informed method, including the nine pathways of integration.

Day 1 - Based on the content of this workshop, I am able to:

Recite how the brain works through the sandtray and play therapy process.

Discuss and analyze several personal case studies as well as those provided by the

instructor within the play room.

Discuss several case consolations provided by participants in the sandtray and play therapy room.

Demonstrate personal work in the sandtray with the trainer and participants.

Analyze 2-3 differing theories regarding the use of particular methods of sandtray work in the sand and play therapy

Apply techniques in the sandtray and play therapy from both the client and the therapist’s perspective.

Identify 5-6 processing prompts appropriate for both children and adults in sandtray play therapy

Day 2 - Based on the content of this workshop, I am able to:

Analyze a live demonstration of the sandtray process and play therapy with a non-participant.

Discuss demonstration using clinical tools learned in the sandtray process the previous day.

Design 1-2 techniques to use in the sandtray therapy process from a particular theoretical orientation.

Assess and critique personal processing skills in the sandtray while in pair of exercises.

Explain the importance of personal work within the sandtray as a tool for becoming an effective therapist through experiential exercises.

Discuss how to incorporate sandtray and play therapy into other models of therapy

Day 1 - Based on the content of this workshop, I am able to:

1. Discuss a brief history of trauma therapy as it leads to current play therapy and sandtray therapy.

2. Identify the tenets of trauma including sources, signs and symptoms.

3. Revise several case studies in terms of trauma integrated with sandtray and play therapy.

4. Explain trauma with different ages and how to work in the sand and play from a brain science perspective.

5. Identify different attachment styles and recite the effect of trauma on attachment and how this affects sandtray therapy.

6. Discuss attunement and demonstrate how it appropriately applies while working in the play and sandtray setting.

Day 2 - Based on the content of this workshop, I am able to:

7. Analyze shame/guilt and trauma and discuss how this relates to play and sandtray therapy.

8. Demonstrate sandtrays using the Monomyth or Hero’s Journey.

9. Assess the benefits of storytelling within sandtray therapy and play.

10. Use skills to enhance work as a facilitator of trauma geek sandtray therapy.

11. Utilize the tenets of Geek therapy and the Hero’s Journey into work in the sandtray.

12. Identify at least 5 directives that utilize the three phases and twelve stages of the hero’s journey.