Sandbox & Sandtray Play Therapy
Schedule
Fri Jun 05 2026 at 09:00 am to 01:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Loyola University New Orleans Play Therapy Center | New Orleans, LA
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Sandbox Play therapy is a trauma-informed interpersonal form of therapy used with children from ~1-5 years old (or older) in order to engage the relationship while engaging the sensory system in calm sand play. Sandbox play is a world of discovery in which the counselor and child engage in floor time play and build attachment. Sandtray Play therapy is an expressive and projective mode of counseling involving the unfolding and processing of INTRA and INTER personal issues through the use of specific symbolic miniatures & materials, as non-verbal mediums of communication, led by the client and facilitated by a trained professional. Sandtray therapy is trauma-informed, and we will discuss best practices, as such, in this presentation.
Learning Objectives:
Participants will:
Explain the difference between sandbox play therapy and sandtray play therapy and how are used to build the therapeutic relationship.
Facilitate the use of metaphor in symbolic communication.
Describe the difference between sandtray play therapy and sandplay therapy.
Create a plan for setting up a properly organized sand tray play therapy space/cart with a variety of miniatures from several categories.
Demonstrate basic processing skills for sandtray play therapy therapy.
Discuss how sandbox and sandtray play therapy are both trauma-informed practices, and why.
Time Breakdown (4 CE Hours) 9-1:30
.5 hour on introducing miniatures & symbolic communication (experiential)
1 hours on understanding sandbox play therapy & sandtray play therapy, & sandplay therapy (lecture & experiential)
.5 Hour on The use of metaphor in symbolic communication (lecture)
3O minute brown bag lunch break
1 hour on Set up, organization, and Basic Skills in Sandtray Play Therapy (lecture and experiential role play)
.1 hour on experiential activity/ sandtray activity (experiential role play)
Complaint procedure: Attendees of any CE sponsored by the Loyola PTC who have a complaint should send their complaint in writing to [email protected] with the subject line: complaint. Please allow 3-5 business days for initial response.
Cancellation procedure: Anyone in need of cancelling should notify the play therapy center as soon as possible in writing at [email protected].
75% refund will be made if cancellation is more than one week prior to workshop.
50% refund will be made if cancellation is between 2-7 days prior to workshop.
25% refund will be made if less than 48 hour notice is given of a need for cancellation.
For more information, please contact us at [email protected], (504) 864-7159.
About the presenter:
Dr. LeAnne Steen is the Director and Founder of the Play Therapy Center for Education & Research at Loyola University New Orleans. Dr. Steen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Counseling (and Department Chair). Dr. Steen developed multiple courses in play therapy at Loyola. She also enjoys presenting extensively on many topics related to play and activity therapy, child-parent relationship therapy, parent consultation, and clinical play therapy consultation. She completed her Ph.D. in Counselor Education at the University of North Texas where she specialized in play therapy, counselor supervision, child-parent relationship therapy (filial therapy), and activity therapy. Dr. Steen's counselor identity is centered in Play Therapy Education and she has published, presented, consulted, and engaged the local community in play therapy education to the best of her ability!
Three (3) Hours CE (Play Therapy):
APT Approved Provider 10-273, NBCC ACEP 4281, Clinical Psychologist, Approved, Social Work, Pending Approval
Workshop Location: 810 Pine Street, New Orleans, LA. 70118
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Where is it happening?
Loyola University New Orleans Play Therapy Center, 6363 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70118-6143, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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