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CSTPW0022 - Conducting Sandtray Therapy with Practical Workshop

Conducting Sandtray Therapy with Practical Training
Learn the Fundamental of Sandtray therapy with Practical Skills Training

Guided Learning (Live – not recorded video tutorials)
Enjoy a well supported online community with:
Live online weekly lectures with your trainer, not pre-recorded materials
Ongoing clinical group supervision and case study conceptualisations
Small class size so you can join in the conversation and participate
Meet and interact with your fellow villagers on-campus with our 4 day intensive class

Learn Sandtray Therapy Skills 1 and 2 with 11 weeks of guided learning.
Additional 4 days of practical classroom training make this course a practical hands on experience
60 hours of client contact with group/individual supervision

Course Fee $3,350.00 including 4 day practical training
Payment Plan 3 x payments @$1,116.00

Course start date – February 2nd 2026 (extra dates fro group bookings)
Date for Practical Workshop – April 13th – 16th April 2026 (other dates for group bookings)

*This course is available for group bookings min. 9 where we will travel to your state/area.
Please contact us directly for group discount, available dates and booking information at info@opengateinstitute.edu.au

This short course is accredited with Australian Counselling Association (ACA) for Professional Development

Course Description

Learn the fundamental skills in Sandtray therapy for current experienced allied health professionals looking to add Sandtray Therapy to their skill set.

Learning Outcomes
• understand the practical principles underpinning Sandtray Therapy
• explore in a practical way how Sandtray Therapy can complement therapeutic techniques already in practice
• develop skills to introduce the Sandtray Therapy process to clients
• develop and practice skills to facilitate the process with clients
• experience the Sandtray Therapy process for themselves
• consider practical ways to introduce working with Sandtray Therapy into their own work situations
• explore the use of Sandtray Therapy as a creative approach to supervision and personal enrichment

Completion of this short course may give students a pathway to the NAT11242 Graduate Diploma of Sandtray Therapy if enrolment requirements are met.

Course dates

DateLocation 
27 Jan 2026 – 24 Apr 2026Opengate Institute Western Sydney Richmond NSWRegister

Delivery mode

Guided Learning with classroom intensive – written learning and assessments modules are interactive; including videos, readings and activities supported by your user friendly Student Portal.

Guided Learning
Enjoy a well supported online community with:
* Live online weekly lectures with your trainer, not pre-recorded materials
* Ongoing clinical group supervision and case study conceptualisations specific to sandtray therapy
* Small class size, allowing you to join in the conversation and participate
* Meet and interact with your fellow villagers on-campus with our 5 day intensive class

Online Learning and Assessment
Includes:
* Library with research resources, Readings, Assessment Documents, Supporting Documents
* Online learning materials including: videos, articles and research
* Tutorials – weekly 1 hour online (min. 75% attendance per unit)
* Assessments are a combination of written, presentation, role play, and log books
* Log Books for client contact hours for units NAT11242001 60 hours.
* Sandtray Therapy Supervision Log Book – 5 hours

Classroom Based Learning
On-campus 4 Day Intensive training where students gain skills and knowledge in applications in the diverse ways of using the sand includes:
* Transpersonal psychotherapy – any underlying issues you have not resolved may come up in training at this advanced level
* Symbol Work, self-trays and working in pairs
* Role Plays to integrate theory to practise

**Please note: you cannot learn sandtray therapy online only, you need to experience the role of the therapist in a group setting with an experienced sandtray therapist/trainer.

Duration

11 weeks guided learning plus 4 days classroom training and 60 client contact hours log book.

Role Plays – during in-person practical training
Supervision – Case Conceptualisations (5 hours group/online)
Tutorials are held weekly during the scheduled term period, 1 hour per week online (min. 75% attendance)
60 hours client contact hours in a workplace setting – This can be in your current workplace or a setting such as community service centre.

Entry requirements

Entrants into this course must:
– meet any regulatory requirements for working with children and satisfy police checks in the relevant Australian State/Territory;
AND have successfully completed:
– Bachelor degree in an area of Behavioural Science, Social Work, Counselling, Psychology or Education; OR completed
– Diploma of Counselling or Community Services (or its equivalent); AND
– have a minimum of 3 years relevant vocational experience; AND
– have a level of language (written and oral), that demonstrates their potential to undertake study at AQF level 8.

Assessment requirements

Students will complete a combination of written activities, case studies role plays, presentations and log books. Sandtray Therapy Supervision Log Book is also available.

Course fees

  • Enrolment fee: $50.00 AUD paid by Student (upfront payment)
  • Module 1 – NAT11242001 Conduct Sandtray: $1116.00 AUD paid by Student
  • Module 2 – NAT11242002 – Conclude and Monitor Sessions: $1116.00 AUD paid by Student
  • 4 Day Intensive Classroom: $1116.00 AUD paid by Student

Payment Options

Debit/Credit card payment via secure system (Stripe) as well as Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT).

Qualification

Statement of Attainment

Units of competency

Core Units

  • NAT11242001 – Conduct Sandtray Therapy sessions
  • NAT11242002 – Conclude and monitor sessions

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