Using Sandtray and Expressive Arts in Play Therapy

The modalities of sandtray therapy and other expressive arts allow for implementation of play therapy skills with a wide variety of clients.
About this Event

Using Sandtray and Expressive Arts in Play Therapy

Date: Saturday September 12, 2026

Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location:

Holiday Inn North Stone Oak

19280 Redland Rd, San Antonio, TX 78259

The modalities of sandtray therapy and other expressive arts allow for implementation of play therapy skills with a wide variety of client age groups and needs, making them efficient tools for practitioners serving diverse populations. This workshop will blend lecture, discussion, and play-based experiences as the basic skills and protocols of sandtray-based play therapy supported by a few other expressive approaches are introduced and practiced.

Objectives:

1. Discuss how the history of sandtray therapy and play therapy evolved into current day practices

2. Describe an awareness of and connection to play therapy materials applicable to executing sandtray sessions

3. Apply standard practices and protocols of sandtray and how to integrate into play therapy with all ages

4. Apply knowledge of play therapy reflective skills and theme analysis to sandtray case studies

5. Discuss the basic skills associated with the effective use of expressive writing and visual art in play therapy

6. Apply an integrated framework of using intermodal expressive modalities with play therapy clients

Agenda

🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Registration and Snacks
🕑: 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Using Sandtray and Expressive Arts in Play Therapy

Info: 1. Discuss how the history of sandtray therapy and play therapy evolved into current day practices
2. Describe an awareness of and connection to play therapy materials applicable to executing sandtray sessions
3. Apply standard practices and protocols of sandtray and how to integrate into play therapy with all ages

🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Networking Lunch
🕑: 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Using Sandtray and Expressive Arts in Play Therapy

Info: 4. Apply knowledge of play therapy reflective skills and theme analysis to sandtray case studies
5. Discuss the basic skills associated with the effective use of expressive writing and visual art in play therapy
6. Apply an integrated framework of using intermodal expressive modalities with play therapy clients