Level 1: Introduction to Symbol work, Sand Tray and Sandplay Therapy

Title:

Level 1: Introduction to Symbol work, Sand Tray and Sandplay Therapy

Format:

In-person

Dates and Times:

Saturday 4 May and Sunday 5 May
9am – 4pm each day (NZ time)

Description:

In this introductory training, STANZA Teaching Members Jean Parkinson (Auckland, NZ) and Carina Conradie (Hamilton, NZ) will introduce Sandplay Therapy as a therapeutic modality with applications across a wide range of clients. They clarify:

• the history of Sandplay and its theoretical underpinnings as specifically developed by Dora Kalff
• differentiation of directed sand-tray and the psychotherapy of Sandplay Therapy
• development of symbolic thinking
• the practicalities of training, supervision and readiness to set up a Sandplay room

The two days will integrate short case vignettes, video clips and experientials in pairs to reinforce the learning.
This is one of three levels of workshops offered throughout the year. (3rd by Invitation)
There is a limited number of spaces.
The workshops are held in Hamilton.
The workshops are suitable for Registered Psychotherapists, Arts Therapists, Psychologists, Counsellors, and Registered mental health professionals with a background in clinical practice.

STANZA Certification hours:

12

Cost:

NZ$450
Morning tea included; BYO lunch

CPD Learning Objectives:

At the conclusion of the two days participants will have:

• identified the difference between directed sand tray and Sandplay Therapy
• awareness of the Kalffian-Jungian theories underpinning Sandplay Therapy
• recognition of the clinical responsibility to engage with Supervision and on-going learning
• resources and guidance to support clinical practice and further training available through STANZA/ISST

Presented by:

Carina Conradie & Jean Parkinson

Professional Qualifications:

Carina: M.Ed (Spec.in Counselling), UNISA, SA; STANZA-TM
Jean: MAAT (UWS);B.Soc.Sci (HS); STANZA -TM

Presenter/s Bio:

Carina Conradie is a Clinical Psychologist in private practice in Hamilton, NZ. She uses mainly Sandplay Therapy as a modality and provides a wide range of Supervision options and professional growth in Sandplay. Experience in child protection and parent education.

Jean Parkinson is a Registered Art Psychotherapist in private practice in Auckland, NZ . Now working primarily with adults in Sandplay Therapy; until recently with children and families. Specific interest in attachment, trauma, neuro-development. Experience in child protection, education, clinical supervision and natural disaster response. Founder of Sandplay Aotearoa.