CE Info
Earn up to 12 CE Credit Hours
To be eligible for Continuing Education credit, participants must attend the full program, complete all required sign-in and sign-out procedures, and submit an online evaluation form for each session attended.
It is the responsibility of each attendee to verify whether the CE credits offered by the South Carolina Association for Play Therapy (SCAPT) meet the requirements of their specific state licensing or certification board.
Continuing Education certificates will be available through each participant’s CE-Go account upon completion of the required evaluations.
The following CE credit options are available:
Participants may earn 6or 12 Contact Play Therapy Hours, provided by the South Carolina Association for Play Therapy, an APT Approved Provider (#99-061).
In addition, SCAPT is recognized by the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, Division of Professional and Occupational Licensing—SC Board of Examiners for the Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Addiction Counselors, and Psycho-Educational Specialists (Provider #4586)—to offer 6 or 12 Continuing Education Clock Hours for this event.
Social Work CE hours have been applied for and are currently pending approval.
This course will also count for 12 hours of credit toward becoming a Registered Sand Therapist for those pursuing this credential through the World Association of Sand Therapy Professionals (WASTP).
To learn more, visit www.worldsandtherapy.org.
For questions regarding Continuing Education, please contact Stephanie McMillian, CE Coordinator, at scaptce@gmail.com.
Target Audience
Counselors
Social Workers
Psychologists
Case Managers
Addiction Counselors
Therapists
Marriage & Family Therapists
Nurses
Physicians
Other Mental Health Professionals
Social Workers
Psychologists
Case Managers
Addiction Counselors
Therapists
Marriage & Family Therapists
Nurses
Physicians
Other Mental Health Professionals
Event Learning Objectives
- Identify and describe at least three major historical developments, two foundational theories, and the core philosophical principles underlying sandtray therapy, and explain its rationale as a key component of play therapy through written assessment or class discussion
- Identify and describe at least three appropriate types of sandtray containers, three categories of miniature figurines, and two types of sand or sand-like materials used in sandtray therapy; Explain the therapeutic purpose of each material within the context of play therapy; and demonstrate appropriate setup and use of materials in a mock sandtray session, as evaluated by a skills checklist with at least 85% accuracy.
- Identify and explain four key differences between directive and non-directive approaches in sandtray therapy and play therapy practices, as demonstrated through a written comparison chart, group discussion, or case scenario analysis.
- Identify and describe four key neurobiological effects of trauma (e.g., dysregulation of the nervous system, impaired attachment, sensory processing issues, and memory fragmentation), and explain how each can be addressed through specific sandtray or play therapy interventions, as demonstrated in a written reflection, case study, or role-play exercise.
- Describe three specific ways to process trauma within the sandtray therapy process using play therapy techniques—such as externalization of traumatic experiences, creation of a coherent trauma narrative, and use of symbolic regulation—and illustrate each through a case example, role-play, or written explanation.
- Describe three developmentally appropriate interventions for processing sandtray therapy with preschool and school-aged children within a play therapy context—such as story stem completion, role-playing miniatures, and therapist-guided narrative building—and explain how each supports emotional expression, regulation, and integration of traumatic experiences
- Identify and explain three ways sandtray therapy can be used with adolescent clients in conjunction with play therapy approaches—such as promoting self-identity exploration, processing peer and family dynamics, and supporting emotional regulation—and demonstrate understanding through case discussion, role-play, or written analysis.
- Identify and describe three ways to process sandtray therapy with adult clients by incorporating play therapy principles—such as using metaphor to explore unresolved trauma, facilitating role reversal for perspective-taking, and integrating narrative storytelling for meaning-making—and demonstrate understanding through a written case reflection, client vignette, or experiential practice.
- Describe two interventions for utilizing sandtray therapy with couples and families that integrate both sandtray and play therapy modalities—such as creating a shared family world to explore relational dynamics and using co-constructed trays to enhance communication and problem-solving—and illustrate each intervention through a case example, role-play, or written activity plan
- Explain at least three key differences between sandplay and sandtray therapy—such as theoretical foundations, level of directive involvement, and use of verbal processing—and describe the role each plays within the broader play therapy process through written comparison, discussion, or applied case example.
- Demonstrate understanding of working with at least three different client populations (e.g., children, adolescents, adults) and three common client issues (e.g., trauma, anxiety, grief) in the sandtray therapy process, and explain how sandtray therapy approaches intersect with play therapy principles, as shown through case studies, role-plays, or written reflections.
- Analyze and articulate the transformative potential of sandtray and play therapy in self-exploration and healing by identifying at least three therapeutic powers of play (e.g., symbolism, emotional expression, empowerment), supported by examples from case studies, personal reflection, or literature review.
- Demonstrate practical skills in incorporating sandtray therapy into therapeutic practice by conducting at least one simulated session that includes ethical decision-making and client-centered techniques, and complete a reflection on maintaining these standards throughout the process.
Policies
Grievance
Grievance Policy:
If you have a compliant or dispute regarding this event, please send an email no later than 5 days after the training and include the following: Your name, address, phone number, email, name of the event, date, and location, complaint, and desired resolution to the current SCAPT President at sca4pt@gmail.com You will receive a reply within 30 days from the date you submitted the compliant dispute.
Disability Accommodations
Please email sca4pt@gmail.com if you are requesting any accommodations for this conference, including any dietary restrictions.
Refund Policy
Refunds can be made, if requested 7 days before event date of workshop. Registration fee ($5) is nonrefundable. Refunds will be issued minus any applicable fees.
In case of workshop cancellation, payments will be refunded.
Ticket Purchasing Information
NO Purchase Orders will be accepted for this training.
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No tickets will be sold on the day of the training to ensure space & materials for all participants.
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