Sandtray Therapy Introduction: Foundations of Clinical Practice

Hosted at Sage Cottage
A rural, nature-based learning space in the North Okanagan

Dates
Friday, October 23 & Monday, October 26, 2026
9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. each day

Join us for an immersive introduction to the therapeutic use of sandtray.

This two-day experiential training introduces participants to the foundations of clinical sandtray practice within a safe, reflective, and relationship-centred learning environment. Held at Sage Cottage, participants will experience the restorative qualities of a rural setting while developing practical skills they can begin integrating into their clinical work.

The weekend between training days offers intentional space for reflection, personal integration, and continued learning before returning for the second day.

This training is designed for:

• Registered Clinical Counsellors

• Social Workers

• Psychologists

• Occupational Therapists

• Child and Youth Care Practitioners

• Mental Health Clinicians

• Graduate students and supervised professionals (where appropriate)

Participants will explore:

• The history and development of sandtray therapy

• The neurobiology of play, symbolism, and healing

• Creating and maintaining a safe therapeutic space

• Principles of non-directive and directive sandtray work

• Selecting miniatures and developing a meaningful collection

• The role of the therapist during sandtray sessions

• Clinical applications across the lifespan

• Ethical considerations and scope of practice

• Integrating sandtray into existing therapeutic approaches

• Live demonstrations and experiential practice

Learning includes:

• Experiential sandtray processes

• Small group discussion

• Clinical case examples

• Reflection and integration activities

• Opportunities for questions and consultation

Included:

• Training materials 

• Light refreshments

• Certificate of completion

• Access to a thoughtfully curated sandtray collection throughout the training

Location:
Sage Cottage
North Okanagan, British Columbia

Spaces will be intentionally limited to create a supportive and interactive learning experience.