Introduction to Sand Tray Techniques in Play Therapy

Discover the therapeutic potential of sand tray techniques within the play therapy process. This introductory training provides hands-on strategies for using sand tray with children to support emotional expression, trauma processing, and self-exploration.

Date: Friday, October 24, 2025, 9:00am- 12:00pm 

Format: In-person 

Facility name and address: Alexander JFS, 4131 S Braeswood Blvd, Houston, TX 77025 

APT CE Hours: 3 contact hours 1 Hour of Historically Significant; 2 Hours of Skills and Methods  

Event Schedule: 8:45am- Check-in, 9:00am-12:00pm- Training, 12:00pm- Check-out 

Program Presenter:  

• Emily Van Laan, LCSW-S, RPT-S™
• Katie Harlan, LCSW-S, RPT™

Description: This 3-hour continuing education event will give participants an introduction to utilizing sand tray with play therapy theories. Participants will have the opportunity to create their own sand tray and practice reflecting and tracking skills in sand tray work.  

Objectives:  

• Identify ways to integrate Sand Tray work with seminal and historically significant play therapy theories.
• Understand developmentally appropriate Sand Tray prompts for clients across the lifespan.
• Demonstrate tracking and reflecting skills through experiential Sand Tray practice.