Description:
This workshop will present relevant information on the technique of sandtray therapy including history, theoretical underpinnings, and practical matters such as role of therapist, introducing the technique to patients and parents, and rational for the set up and selection of the play materials. Interactive and practical exercises will be used to help familiarize and practice the presented materials within the training as well.
Objective:
1. Explain the history and theoretical underpinnings of the sandtray technique
2. Identify the role of the therapist in the therapeutic process
3. Identify the benefits of using sandtray therapy with children and adolescents
4. Identify prerequisites and contraindications for the use of the technique 5. Describe the stages of the sandtray process
6. Identify at least four different applications of the sandtray technique in your practice
Intended Audience:
Providers of Play Therapy
Driving Directions:
64 New York Avenue is located at the intersection of Florida, New York and First Streets, NE.
Metro: Take the red line to the Noma/Gallaudet University (previously called New York Avenue) metro stop. Walk west on N Street and turn right at 1st Street NE. Cross over New York Avenue. You will see a large clock tower with the number 64. Enter through the gate and walk toward the first entrance of the building.
Parking:
There is a small parking lot with very limited available spaces. However, there is street parking in the blocks adjacent to 64 NY Avenue, but be mindful of posted restrictions.
Certificates:
APA CE Certificate
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The District of Columbia Department of Behavioral Health is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The District of Columbia Department of Behavioral Health maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
"Credit(s)" corresponds to duration of contact hours earned. "Completed" date corresponds to the event date.
Certifier Name: Richard Boesch Ph.D
Certifier Title: Director of Psychology
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DBH Training Institute Certificate
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Certifier Name: Barbara Bazron, Ph.D.
Certifier Title: Director, DBH
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NAADAC CEH Certificate
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The NAADAC Approved Education Provider status identifies this program as meeting nationally approved standards of education developed for the alcoholism and drug abuse counseling field. Program participants are assured that the contact hours provided will be accepted toward national credentialing by the National Certification Commission for Addiction Professionals (NCCAP).
"Credit(s)" corresponds to number of continuing education hours (CEH) earned. "Completed" date corresponds to the event date.
Certifier Name: Barbara Bazron, Ph.D.
Certifier Title: Director, DBH
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Social Work/Counseling CEU Certificate
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The DBH Training Institute is approved by the DC Board of Social Work as a continuing education provider for licensed social workers in the District of Columbia.
The DBH Training Institute is approved by the DC Board of Counseling as a continuing education provider for licensed counselors in the District of Columbia.
"Credit(s)" corresponds to duration of contact hours earned. "Completed" date corresponds to the event date.
Certifier Name: Barbara Bazron, Ph.D.
Certifier Title: Director, DBH
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