Sand Tray at the Beach: Play Therapy Using Sand, Water, & Figures

REGISTRATION FULL

Description

Sand tray therapy is an approach within the broader field of play therapy that provides clients with a number of different therapeutic elements including sand, water, the container, and objects such as images, figures, toys, etc. It aligns with the core principles of play therapy by providing a safe and therapeutic space for clients to explore their emotions, communicate symbolically, and work through psychological challenges using play and creativity. Therapists can structure sand tray experiences in a variety of ways for clients to access and integrate these elements in their therapeutic journeys.

This workshop will provide attendees the opportunity to learn about the origins of sand tray, examine significant theoretical frameworks from which to view the sand tray process, and practice basic sand tray therapy skills that can help facilitate clients’ play therapy using sand trays.

Learning Objectives

Identify and describe significant contributors and developments in the history of sand tray therapy.
Identify and describe elements of at least three (3) different theoretical approaches to sand tray therapy within the context of play therapy.
Demonstrate basic sand tray therapy skills, vital for effectively engaging clients in play therapy sessions.
Describe how sand tray therapy might be integrated into their own therapeutic approach.
Describe how diversity considerations inform the practices of sand tray therapy.

Presenter

James L. Jackson, Jr., Ph.D., LPC-S, NCC, Registered Play Therapist – Supervisor, is a Professor of Counseling and Clinical Mental Health Counseling program coordinator at the University of Montevallo and an outpatient therapist at Alabama Psychiatry and Counseling Services in Birmingham, Alabama. James has been certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and has over 20 years experience providing therapy with children, adolescents, and adults through both office-based and in-home services. James’ public school experiences include teaching children from kindergarten through high school in rural Tennessee as well as teaching and supervising graduate counseling students in Alabama, Colorado, and in Texas on the U.S./Mexico border. A former professional touring musician, James incorporates music and other creative arts activities (including sand tray, in his educational and therapeutic work. James is a member of the Alabama Association for Play Therapy, Alabama Counseling Association, American Counseling Association, and the Association for Play Therapy.

Schedule

Registration	8:00-8:30
Workshop Session I	8:30-10:00
Morning Break	10:00-10:15
Workshop Session II	10:15-12:00
Lunch On Your Own	12:00-1:00
Workshop Session III	1:00-2:30
Afternoon Break	2:30-2:45
Workshop Session IV	2:45-4:00

All times are CST

Continuing Education Credit

Six Contact Hours will be awarded for a full day of attendance.

Counselors: Alabama Association for Play Therapy (AAPT) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6211. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are identified. Alabama Association for Play Therapy is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Marriage and Family Therapists: The Alabama Board of Examiners in Marriage and Family Therapy (ABEMFT) automatically approves NBCC-approved courses for CE credit.

Play Therapists: AAPT is approved by the Association for Play Therapy (APT) to offer continuing education specific to play therapy. APT Approved Provider No. 98-045.

Social Workers: AAPT is approved by the Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners (ASBSWE) to offer continuing education to social workers. ASBSWE Provider No. 0284.

Registration Fees REGISTRATION FULL

REGISTRATION FEES	Registration Dec. 1, 2023- Jan. 19, 2024
AAPT/APT Member	$125
Non-Member	$150
Full-Time Student _{(with proof of enrollment)}	$100

Space is not Guaranteed Until Your Registration is Processed.

Group Discount

A discount of $10.00 per registrant for groups of 3 or more registering together. Email the Treasurer (treasurer@alabamaplaytherapy.org) to complete a Group Registration. Credit Cards are accepted if registering online. No purchase orders accepted.

Scholarships

Scholarships to attend the AAPT workshop will be offered to full-time students who volunteer to be available Friday evening, January 26th, and all day Saturday, January 27th, to assist with the conference. Volunteer duties may involve working registration, assisting with setup before the event, cleaning up after the event, selling books for the presenter, and preparing materials for the workshop. Students interested in volunteering for the event should contact Sarah Knapp at studentrep@alabamaplaytherapy.org and submit proof of enrollment in a counseling or related program (SW, MFT, etc).

Location

The Lodge at Gulf State Park, 21196 East Beach Blvd. Gulf Shores, AL 36542

Lodging- ROOM BLOCK FULL

The Alabama Association for Play Therapy has contracted with Gulf State Park to provide a limited number of rooms at a discounted rate of $119 for the nights of Friday, January 26th, and Saturday, January 27th. Reservations must be made before Wednesday, December 27th. ROOM BLOCK FULL

Check-In: 4:00 PM

Check-Out: 11:00 AM

Instructions for Guests wishing to check availability to extend their stay:

Edit travel dates at the top of the landing page, then click the UPDATE icon
If the requested dates are not available at the group rate, reach out to Central Reservations at 1-800-618-4350 and mention your group code 918 for assistance.

Special Needs

Please contact CE & Registration at ceandregistration@alabamaplaytherapy.org, Registration & CE Coordinator

Cancellations

Registrants canceling up to 48 hours before a workshop will receive a tuition refund less a $20 administrative fee (per day). All requests must be made in writing or by email. No refunds will be issued for any reason after April 4, 2023. In the unlikely event the workshop cannot be held, registrants will receive complimentary admission to a rescheduled workshop or a full value voucher, good for one year, for a future workshop.