'Often the hands will solve a mystery that the intellect
has struggled with in vain' (Carl Jung)
What is SandStory Therapy®?
SandStory Therapy® is a creative arts therapy using sand and symbols within the safe containment of the sand tray to help clients tell their 'story in the sand'. SandStory Therapy® draws upon the traditions of meaning-making through narratives and story-telling and combines both Sandplay and Sandtray Therapies. SandStory Therapy® safely and gently bridges unconscious and conscious processes at the client's pace to facilitate insight, growth and healing.
SandStory Therapists are specially trained to offer the structure and guidance to support children, young people and adults to 'tell their story in the sand' and to respond to the emotional and symbolic content of an individual's unique story to promote insight, self-awareness, healing, and growth.
SandStory Therapists are specially trained to offer the structure and guidance to support children, young people and adults to 'tell their story in the sand' and to respond to the emotional and symbolic content of an individual's unique story to promote insight, self-awareness, healing, and growth.
Full details & FAQs available here or Contact Time for You for more information & to agree a reasonable payment plan
Is SandStory Therapy® Training for you?
The training is suitable for Creative Arts Therapists (Play, Art, Music & Drama Therapists) and Counsellors working with children, young people and adults. Whether you are new to using sand therapeutically with clients or are looking to develop additional skills in using sand and symbols in your practice - SandStory Therapy® training is for you.
As a two-day experiential training, SandStory Therapy® training assumes solid clinical skills and self-awareness, and therefore is best suited to those who are already qualified, or those who are reaching the end of their therapeutic studies.
SandStory Therapy® training involves theoretical presentation and lots of hands-on experiential exercises including time in the sand, with reflection and discussion to consolidate learning. SandStory Therapy® training is accredited by the International SandStory Association [ISA] . Upon full completion of SandStory Therapy® training you will receive a certificate evidencing 14 CPD hours, a personalised logo with the title 'Registered SandStory Therapist' and listing on the ISA register of SandStory Therapists - https://www.sandstory.org/registers
As a two-day experiential training, SandStory Therapy® training assumes solid clinical skills and self-awareness, and therefore is best suited to those who are already qualified, or those who are reaching the end of their therapeutic studies.
SandStory Therapy® training involves theoretical presentation and lots of hands-on experiential exercises including time in the sand, with reflection and discussion to consolidate learning. SandStory Therapy® training is accredited by the International SandStory Association [ISA] . Upon full completion of SandStory Therapy® training you will receive a certificate evidencing 14 CPD hours, a personalised logo with the title 'Registered SandStory Therapist' and listing on the ISA register of SandStory Therapists - https://www.sandstory.org/registers
I would recommend this training to every one who wants to gain more knowledge about working therapeutically with the sand . It's a great opportunity to spend a few days away with other great therapists, share knowledge, experience, skills and have fun! I am so glad I have had an opportunity to meet Claire in person! Great host and great training. Thank you! - Anita Bogdanska from Anita Play Therapy
When and Where can I attend SandStory Therapy® Training?
SandStory Therapy® training with Time for You is delivered in a village location, just 5 miles from Dorchester, Dorset. The next training dates available are Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th August 2024.
Further dates to be added. SandStory Therapy® training can come to you or alternatively if you work for an organisation and would like in-house training please do contact me to discuss your requirements at claire@timeforyoutherapy.co.uk
Further dates to be added. SandStory Therapy® training can come to you or alternatively if you work for an organisation and would like in-house training please do contact me to discuss your requirements at claire@timeforyoutherapy.co.uk
I felt safe and contained and really appreciated having an experiential training course in the midst of the Covid- 19 pandemic. - Tracey Lincoln, Play Therapist
How much does SandStory Therapy® Training cost?
SandStory Therapy® training costs £360 per person. Payment can be made in full or as a payment plan.
Full details & FAQs available here or Contact Time for You for more information & to agree a reasonable payment plan
Interested in SandStory Therapy® training? Before you apply...
Working therapeutically with sand naturally gives expression to unconscious material, therefore training is essential and requires a high level of safety and therapist integrity.
Before you apply please note the following:
Before you apply please note the following:
- SandStory Therapy® training will focus upon developing skills to use this therapeutic medium safely and ethically with the best interests of the client at the heart of the work;
- SandStory Therapy® training will involve a high level of experiential learning which may activate participants’ unconscious and trigger ongoing material. Personal process and emotional expression are welcome, but participants are encouraged to hold themselves safely and appropriately within the containment of the group - whilst remembering this is a training group, not a therapy group;
- SandStory Therapy® training will expect that, as a therapist or counsellor, you are attending regular clinical supervision at a minimum ratio as set out by your governing body. Using SandStory Therapy® in your client work should be able to be discussed within your normal supervision sessions. However, if you wish to discuss your SandStory Therapy® practice with Claire, she would be happy to support you;
- SandStory Therapy® training will qualify you with the title 'Registered SandStory Therapist' upon satisfactory completion of the 2-day training AND two short written assignments that evidence a thorough understanding of SandStory Therapy® and your ability to practice safely and ethically.
I have seen and read about the use of sand in the therapy room it was great to learn more and experience using it as a counsellor and a client in a safe and confidential place. Thankyou Claire - Sandra Scott, Counsellor
SandStory Therapy® training content includes...
1. The Origins of SandStory Therapy®
2. Similarities & Differences in Sand Therapies
3. The Five Elements of SandStory Therapy®
4. Storytelling & Narrative Structures
5. The Five Stages of SandStory Therapy®
2. Similarities & Differences in Sand Therapies
3. The Five Elements of SandStory Therapy®
4. Storytelling & Narrative Structures
5. The Five Stages of SandStory Therapy®
Full details & FAQs available here or Contact Time for You for more information & to agree a reasonable payment plan
Cancellation Policy
I understand sometimes life gets in the way and we have to change plans. My cancellation policy is written in accordance with the Consumer Contracts Regulation 2013, and is set out below - any questions please do email me:
Full payment (£360) needs to be made a minimum 2 weeks before the training, whether in full or by instalments; Any cancellation must be received in writing (email); A £75 non-refundable admin fee will apply for all non-attendance;
Alternative training dates will be offered subject to availability; If the offered dates are not possible for participants to attend and Claire is unable to find a replacement participant, the following cancellation charges will apply: [a] 2 weeks before the course: 50% of the fee; [b] less than 2 weeks before the course: 100% of the fee; [c] within 24 hours before the course starts (in cases of personal or family illness or other emergency) reasonable arrangements will be made for the participant to transfer to another course date if available. If this is not possible for the participant, a refund (minus the £75 admin fee) will be made subject to satisfactory medical evidence.
Should a participant withdraw from a course once the training has commenced there will be no refund; Should a participant fail to complete all aspects of the training to an appropriate safe and ethical standard as determined by Claire O'Brien in consultation with Lara Kasza there will be no refund made and the skills and techniques taught on the training must not be used in your client work or shared in any format; Refunds will be made using the same method of payment as used for purchase within 14 days of the cancellation. Should the training be cancelled by Claire a full refund will be available if the proposed replacement dates are not suitable.
Full payment (£360) needs to be made a minimum 2 weeks before the training, whether in full or by instalments; Any cancellation must be received in writing (email); A £75 non-refundable admin fee will apply for all non-attendance;
Alternative training dates will be offered subject to availability; If the offered dates are not possible for participants to attend and Claire is unable to find a replacement participant, the following cancellation charges will apply: [a] 2 weeks before the course: 50% of the fee; [b] less than 2 weeks before the course: 100% of the fee; [c] within 24 hours before the course starts (in cases of personal or family illness or other emergency) reasonable arrangements will be made for the participant to transfer to another course date if available. If this is not possible for the participant, a refund (minus the £75 admin fee) will be made subject to satisfactory medical evidence.
Should a participant withdraw from a course once the training has commenced there will be no refund; Should a participant fail to complete all aspects of the training to an appropriate safe and ethical standard as determined by Claire O'Brien in consultation with Lara Kasza there will be no refund made and the skills and techniques taught on the training must not be used in your client work or shared in any format; Refunds will be made using the same method of payment as used for purchase within 14 days of the cancellation. Should the training be cancelled by Claire a full refund will be available if the proposed replacement dates are not suitable.