Digging in the Sand: An Adlerian Play Therapy Approach to Sand tray

1301 Cordone Avenue,Reno NV 89502

03 March, 2023

Description

Sand tray therapy, an expressive approach to therapy, utilizes miniature figures to build scenes and stories within a sand-filled tray. Developed by Dora Kalff and Margaret Lowenfeld, the style of therapy incorporates a wide range of techniques from a variety of therapeutic methods. Whether directive or nondirective, verbal or nonverbal, sand tray therapy allows children to express their understanding of themselves and the world around them. In this engaging hands-on workshop, we explore applying Adlerian play therapy concepts to the therapeutic sand tray process. We review each of the four (4) phases of Adlerian play therapy and consider directive approaches to sand tray therapy for each phase: (1) building an equalitarian relationship, (2) exploring lifestyle, (3) helping child gain insight, and (4) reeducation and reorientation. As part of the workshop, we consider sand tray options for working with parents and teachers. Participants will have the opportunity to create their own sand tray and conceptualize the creation through an Adlerian play therapy lens. NVAPT is approved by the Association for Play Therapy to offer continuing education specific to Play Therapy. APT Approved Provider 22-671. NVAPT maintains responsibility for the program. About Our Presenter: Dana Holtz, EdS, currently a School Psychologist in Las Vegas, Nevada, holds a certificate as an Advanced Certified Adlerian Play Therapist and a Nationally Certified Counselor. She is licensed in Arizona and Nevada and is a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor with over 20 years of experience working with children and adolescents in a variety of settings. She describes her passions as play therapy, social interest, and empowering students/children. Nevada Association for Play Therapy (NVAPT) Grievance and Refund Policy The NVAPT is fully committed to conducting all activities in strict conformance with the Code of Ethics of Nationally Certified Counselors, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, and Licensed Clinical Social Workers. NVAPT will comply with all legal and ethical responsibilities to be non-discriminatory in promotional activities, program content and in the treatment of program participants. The monitoring and assessment of compliance with these standards will be responsibility of the President and Board of Directors. While NVAPT goes to great lengths to assure fair treatment for all participants and attempts to anticipate problems, it recognizes that complaints do and will arise. As such, NVAPT will do its best to anticipate problems and, when they do present themselves, attempt to alleviate complaints as quickly as possible. Grievance Policy ~ When a complaint, either verbally or written, is filed with the President and/or a member of the Board of Directors, the following guidelines are followed with respect to achieving resolution: 1. Complaints relative to a speaker or workshop leader, contents of instructional materials being presented, or an individual educational style being utilized, the individual voicing disapproval is requested to first address concerns to the presenter. If the presenter is not available, place his/her comments in writing. The President will convey these comments to the speaker while maintaining confidentiality of the complainant. 2. If the complaint concerns a continuing education activity, its content, level of presentation, or facilities in which the event is being held, the President will attempt to resolve the matter as expeditiously as possible. If the offered resolution (resolutions may include, but not be limited to partial/full refund of fees paid; credit toward future event) not satisfactory to the individual filing the complaint, then further action may be taken. In the latter instance, the individual is requested to place his/her complaint in writing to the attention of the NVAPT Board of Directors. The complaint is then reviewed by the NVAPT Board of Directors. A written response will be issued within 30 days of receipt of the written complaint. Within 30 days of the resolution rendered by the NVAPT Board of Directors, the complainant may file a written appeal to the Association for Play Therapy. The decision of the Association for Play Therapy is final. Refund Policy ~ All refund requests must be made in writing within 15 days of the purchase of continuing education programs. Every effort will be made to achieve resolution, including, but not limited to: refund of fees, substitution of course purchased, credit provided for future course. Please contact President of the NVAPT at 7260 West Azure Drive; Suite 140-1226; Las Vegas, NV; 89130 for additional information.