Client-Centered Healing

Learn to trust the client's inner wisdom rather than interpret their experience. Discover how a humanistic approach fosters deeper connection, authentic exploration, and meaningful therapeutic growth.

Practical Skills You Can Use Immediately

Gain hands-on strategies you can confidently apply in your next session. From introducing the sandtray to facilitating reflective dialogue, you'll leave with tools ready for immediate practice.

Transformative Growth Through Symbolic Expression

Help clients access emotions, increase self-awareness, and process experiences beyond words. Humanistic Sandtray Therapy creates space for insight, healing, and lasting personal transformation.

About the Course

Introduction to Humanistic Sandtray Therapy introduces mental health professionals to the foundational principles of a humanistic approach to sandtray therapy. Participants will explore the philosophy behind person-centered sandtray work, the therapeutic power of symbolism and play, ethical considerations, and the therapist's role in creating a safe, non-directive environment for clients across the lifespan. Through discussion, demonstrations, and practical examples, clinicians will gain foundational knowledge to begin integrating humanistic sandtray concepts into clinical practice. This training is inspired by the teaching and legacy of the late Dr. Steve Armstrong, whose passion for humanistic sandtray therapy influenced generations of counselors and counselor educators. Texas BHEC 50% Rule Eligible Presented by a Texas LPC-S who meets BHEC’s approved CE-provider criteria.

About Your Instructor

I'm so glad you're here. It was truly a privilege to be trained in Humanistic Sandtray Therapy by Dr. Steve Armstrong. His mentorship profoundly shaped the way I view the counseling relationship and the healing that can occur through presence, acceptance, and symbolic expression. I created this course to honor his legacy and pass along the knowledge he so generously shared with me. Throughout this training, you'll hear from both me and Dr. Armstrong through his original teaching videos. My hope is that you'll leave with a strong foundation in Humanistic Sandtray Therapy and feel inspired to incorporate this meaningful approach into your own work with clients.

What You'll Learn

4 Chapters · 15 Lessons

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      Brief Introduction to Sandtray PowerPoint Video

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      A Note About These Upcoming Videos

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      Bridging the Transition Between Scene Creation and Processing

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      Getting to the "Core" Issues by Recognizing Themes and Patterns

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      Staying Aware of Your Client's Non-Verbal Communication

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      How to Go Deeper with Clients by Focusing on the Experience

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      In Gratitude

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      Now, Let’s Put It Into Practice 🌱

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      Telehealth Sandtray

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      In-Person Sandtray

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      Sandtray Prompts

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      Sandplay Dictionary

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      Okay, One Last Thing… I Promise. 😂

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      Quiz

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      Feedback

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This course is dedicated to the memory of Dr. Steve Armstrong, whose mentorship, compassion, and commitment to Humanistic Sandtray Therapy continue to inspire counselors and counselor educators. His teachings shaped my understanding of the healing power of presence, relationship, and symbolic expression, and it is an honor to share these foundational concepts with others.

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