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SSTP001 - Sandtray Therapy, Symbols & Transpersonal Psychotherapy

Sandtray Therapy, Symbols & Transpersonal Psychotherapy
Intensive Sandtray Therapy Training

In-Person 5 Day Practical Classroom Training in Western Sydney
Next Course Date: 13 – 17th April 2026

Course Fee 3 x payments of $875.00

This practical is intended for those who already have a high level of training in this method and require a more practical hands on learning environment. This course is also valuable for those who have a deep interest in the symbol work from a different perspectives such as through the lens of :
Psychedelics
Hynotherapy
Play Therapy
Art Therapy
Somatic Therapy
Movement Therapy
and other Expressive Therapies

Training usually runs during school holidays. For group bookings outside of these dates contact us direct.

Course Description

  • This 5 day intensive training in sandtray therapy will deepen your pracitical understanding of working with the symbols and how they tell story. In this interactive workshop you will experience a new language, a language of symbols and meaning. These symbols are the expression of emotion, aexploring the question of ‘who am I”? and how am I as a therapist. How do I integrate sand and symbols in psycotherapy using unsaid words, the metaphor and expression of feelings. Tap into the collective consciousness of wisdom and knowledge. We look into mythology, symbols and meaning, spiritualty, diverse cultures and more. This 5 day interactive training will give you the opportunity to experience the role of the therapist and client as you perform role plays and immerse yourself in your own personal process.

    We will cover topics such as:
    – Symbol Work – practical experience building Self trays
    – Role-play techniques to support integration
    – Sandtray cross-theoretical applications
    – Symbolic work and role-play – using counselling & psychotherapy skills
    – Understand mythological stories for deeper understanding of symbols and meaning and cultural diversity
    – Trauma informed Sandtray therapy ethical practice skills
    – Concepts from Jungian Psychology supporting sandplay
    – Interpretation of arrangements within the sand world
    – Categories and sand worlds
    – Theoretical frameworks
    – Skills practice
    – Analysing sand worlds
    – Refinement of facilitation skills getting ready for Role Plays
    – Deeper skills development

Delivery mode

Face to face classroom – hands on in the sand!
All training will take place in our purpose designed training facility in Richmond Western Sydney, NSW.
If you have a group fo 6 or more then we can deliver training in your state or territory

Duration

5 Days In-Person Classroom Practical Training 9am – 4.30pm

Entry requirements

The short course is transpersonal and group interactive, suited to mental health professionals with prior knowledge in expressive therapy frameworks or sandtray or sandplay therapists who have not had the opportunity to experience in-person training. Also a very useful practical workshop for Art, Play, Somatic, Psychedelic, Hynotherapy, Movement Therapy and other Expressive Therapies.

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Course fees

  • Enrolment Fee: $50.00 AUD paid by Select … (upfront payment)
  • payment 1: $875.00 AUD
  • Payment 2: $875.00 AUD
  • payment 3: $875.00 AUD paid by –

Payment Options

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

Qualification

Certificate of Acheivement

Units of competency

Core Units

  • PDSSS – Sand, Symbols & Storytelling
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