SANDBOX WITHOUT BORDERS: UTILIZING SANDTRAY THERAPY IN DIVERSE SETTINGS
December 18, 2025
6:00 - 8:00 PM CST
(Rescheduled from November)
Think sandtray therapy only belongs in cozy offices and perfectly curated rooms? Think again.
In this powerful webinar, PCSI welcomes Melissa Winterscheid, LPC-S, RPT-S to lead Sandbox Without Borders: Utilizing Sandtray Therapy in Diverse Settings. Learn how to make this beloved modality work in schools, hospitals, correctional facilities, and other nontraditional settings—without losing its impact.
This training is a must if you're looking to expand your toolbox, navigate tricky systemic limitations, and confidently adapt sandtray work to real-world settings that aren’t always ideal—but are always full of opportunity.
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Describe the foundational principles of sandtray therapy and how they align with the tenets of play therapy.
- Identify environmental, clinical, and systemic considerations for applying sandtray therapy in hospitals, schools, psychiatric institutions, and correctional facilities.
- Explain how to adapt sandtray materials and processes for use in non-traditional or restrictive settings.
- Discuss ethical and cultural considerations relevant to implementing sandtray therapy across diverse systems.
PRESENTER:
Melissa Winterscheid LPC-S, RPT-S is a passionate therapist and engaging trainer with over 15 years of experience in school-based and private practice settings. With deep roots in Adlerian Play Therapy and Sandtray Therapy, she brings a creative, experiential approach to trainings that are practical, ethical, and energizing. Melissa is dedicated to helping therapists grow with confidence ~ one playful, purposeful step at a time.
APT Approved Provider #21-648
Playful Connections Sandtray Institute has been approved by APT as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, #21-648. Programs that do not qualify for APT Credit are clearly identified. Playful Connections Sandtray Institute is soley responsible for all aspects of the programs.
Refund Policy
ICST PROGRAMS: Payments made within the first 30 days are completely refundable. If refunds are requested after first 30 days after initial purchases, all monies paid will be credited towards future sandtray trainings with the facility.
Grievance Policy
Playful Connections Sandtray Institute seeks to ensure equitable treatment of every person and to make every attempt to resolve grievances in a fair manner. Please submit a written grievance to: Bianca Kisselburg, {{content_library.global.email.email}}
Accommodations for the Differently Abled
PCSI training facilities are handicap accessible. Individuals needing special accommodations, please contact:
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SANDBOX WITHOUT BORDERS: UTILIZING SANDTRAY THERAPY IN DIVERSE SETTINGS
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6:00 - 8:00 PM CST
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