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“Fiona is a great trainer and facilitator and a highly experienced sand tray therapist. The Intensive Course in Foundation of Sandtray Therapy is practical and experiential. By the end of the training, I have an enhanced understanding of sandtray therapy and I am more confident in integrating sandtray therapy into my clinical practice. This week-long training was not only helpful professionally but also a journey of personal growth!”
Cen Wang
“Transformative, insightful and life changing are just some of the words which come to mind upon reflecting on the 6-day Intensive Training at Opengate Institute. While I already believed Sandtray therapy has the potential to truly help all individuals to heal, this belief has only strengthened since undergoing the training. The skills, knowledge, and experience Fiona so openly shared and helped to instil within all of us is truly invaluable. The course was delivered in such an engaging and supportive manner and catered to people from all walks of life and demonstrated that value of using Sandtray therapy within any setting. Fiona’s ability to create a safe and accepting learning environment for all is truly magical! Feeling incredibly motivated and inspired to take the skills and knowledge I have gained this past week and be a part of the community spreading the benefits of this incredible therapy.”
Kat Sherrin
“If you want to develop yourself personally and at a deep level, Sand Tray Therapy is the medium for you. The course also gave me skills to enhance my work, even after working in my field for decades. This is due to the intuitive and highly expert skills of Fiona, the facilitator. Fiona is also able to draw out many strengths of group members, so I was able to learn from others as well.”
Anne
“This course is amazing and very eye opening. It provided me with a new perspective and outlook on therapy. Fiona is such an incredible and motivating trainer. You definitely see her passion and love in the course through her teachings. Fiona made the space very comforting, and welcoming; this was great for learning and asking questions. Everyday I learnt something new. Thank you very much Fiona and her team for all their hard work and dedication. I can’t wait to learn more and develop myself as a therapist.”
Aiesha
“I loved the experiential learning. Fiona is an excellent teacher. Her feedback is very helpful.”
“One of the most enjoyable trainings I have attended. I really enjoyed the large practical focus of the training; I much prefer to learn by doing and witnessing.”
“While the days were big, I feel it worked well keeping breaks short, as this seemed to keep momentum up and kept things flowing.”
“I really liked that Fiona spoke about seeing our skills both evolve and regress throughout the week. This helped take away the pressure I have previously felt at trainings or with assessments, where you fell that each time you do it you must be better and better.”
“Fiona really was great at reading the room, assessing energy levels and regularly checking in with everyone.”
“A fabulous week of training, can’t wait to come back for more learning.”
“This is such an amazing and eye-opening course. Fiona made me feel comfortable and made me feel that I could confidently complete this course. Fiona’s knowledge and passion is extremely motivational. I felt very privileged to be her student and learn from her experiences. I enjoyed receiving her feedback, after each sandtray role play. What I particularly like is how she always provided us with solutions and guidance that we were having as therapists. Thank you very much for all your hard work and dedication. I really appreciate all your support and motivation.”
“Thank you very much Fiona for such a lovely week of learning and growth and the opportunity to meet the beautiful people in this group! If has been a treat for the mind and the soul.”
“Beautiful group with lots of wisdom.”

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