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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 the fundamental skills in Sandtray therapy 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
Date for Practical Workshop – April 13th – 16th April 2026

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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