Join Us!
for the 3rd Annual
Sandtray Summit
November 6th - 7th, 2021
*Links to book accommodation will be sent to you via email once you have registered.
Join Us!
for the 3rd Annual
Sandtray Summit
November 6th - 7th, 2021
*Links to book accommodation will be sent to you via email once you have registered.
We're back this year IN PERSON!
Last year, COVID derailed our plans but we are back this year with the annual gathering of sandtray nerds at Disney!
Early Bird Pricing Available Now!
Save $149 when you register before October 15th!
What previous attendee's had to say!
What a wonderful summit. I am so ready for next year.
Lori DeBlaker
These two days were amazing
Helen ercolino
I am so lucky that I found this. I feel so much better and more confident in myself and that I am a good therapist and I can do this!!!
Becky Pein
The summit was amazing. So glad I signed up and came! It was nice meeting people and putting voices to Facebook name 🙂 Thank you Summit crew
TANYA ROSS
Learned so much!! The summit was a shot in the arm that was well needed! Thank you thank you thank you
Wendi Elliott
Thank you Amy and tech and support and speakers!!! See you next year
MELISSA SNYDER
yayyy it was amazing!
Becca Bowers
This was INCREDIBLE! Thank you so much!!!
Susan Kruk
Thank you! so much
Meredith Concepcion
This was an amazing conference - The best conference - loved last year - this was Best except for in person hugs. Looking forward to Fall 2020!! Thank you Thank you Amy and team!!!
Kay Gottrich LCPC
What a wonderful summit. I am so ready for next year.
Lori DeBlaker
These two days were amazing
Helen ercolino
I am so lucky that I found this. I feel so much better and more confident in myself and that I am a good therapist and I can do this!!!
Becky Pein
The summit was amazing. So glad I signed up and came! It was nice meeting people and putting voices to Facebook name 🙂 Thank you Summit crew
TANYA ROSS
Learned so much!! The summit was a shot in the arm that was well needed! Thank you thank you thank you
Wendi Elliott
This was an amazing conference - The best conference - loved last year - this was Best except for in person hugs. Looking forward to Fall 2020!! Thank you Thank you Amy and team!!!
Kay Gottrich LCPC
Thank you Amy and tech and support and speakers!!! See you next year
MELISSA SNYDER
yayyy it was amazing!
Becca Bowers
This was INCREDIBLE! Thank you so much!!!
Susan Kruk
Thank you! so much
Meredith Concepcion
Dust off those lockdown blues and connect with like minded therapists from all over the country.
When you attend, you'll receive lot's of life-giving, experiential sandtray training. But if you've been around IAST for any amount of time, you'll know that we don't just stop at where you expect - we give MORE!
So what does this look like this year?
To take our summit to the next level, we're hosting neuroscience pioneer and best-selling author Bessel van der Kolk!
Dr. van der Kolk will be our keynote speaker for the Sandtray Summit. Because of his work with trauma and the events of the past two years, we are focusing the entire summit on trauma and sandtray therapy.
Want more interaction with Dr. van der Kolk?
Sign up for one of our VIP slots!
Our VIP guests are invited to attend a special breakout, Q&A session with Dr. van der Kolk immediately after his keynote.
Now that you're pumped about seeing a GIANT in our field speak about sandtray - what ELSE can you expect from Sandtray Summit 2021?
Connection
You’ll get lots of time to meet and mingle with other sandtray nerds. Gone are those feelings of ‘just me’ with your sandtray practice. Fly your sandtray nerd flag high!
Education
Learn from some of the top trainers in the sandtray field, as well as therapists just like you who are doing amazing work with trauma with all kinds of settings and populations, including EMDR, brain-spotting, IFS, solution-focused work, and more!
Renewal
Because we know these past two years have been wearing and perhaps soul-crushing, you need time to refresh and renew. The Sandtray Summit is designed for you to not just gain skills but also remember why you love being a sandtray therapist!
Now for the details you need to know:
You can also expect:
DON'T DELAY!
We have sold out each Sandtray Summit (yes even the Virtual one!) and we expect to do the same this year.
2021 Sandtray Summit Schedule
November 6th, 2021
8:00am - 8:20am
8:00am - 8:20am
Open Doors/Welcome Activities
8:30am - 9:15am
8:30am - 9:15am
Opening Keynote for Summit
9:30am - 11:30am
9:30am - 11:30am
Breakout 1
11:30am - 1:00pm
11:30am - 1:00pm
Lunch
1:00pm - 3:00pm
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Breakout 2
3:00pm - 3:30pm
3:00pm - 3:30pm
Break
3:30pm - 5:30pm
3:30pm - 5:30pm
Breakout 3
November 7th, 2021
8:00am - 8:20am
8:00am - 8:20am
Open Doors/Welcome Activities
8:30am - 9:15am
Opening Keynote with Bessel van der Kolk
9:30am - 10:30am
VIP Breakout with Bessel van der Kolk
9:30am - 11:30pm
9:30am - 11:30pm
Breakout 1
11:30am - 1:00pm
11:30am - 1:00pm
Lunch
1:00pm - 3:00pm
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Breakout 2
3:00pm - 3:30pm
3:00pm - 3:30pm
Break
3:30pm - 5:30pm
3:30pm - 5:30pm
Breakout 3
Choose Your Own Adventure!
To help you make the most of your Summit experience, we have created tracks so you can choose your own adventure! Each Breakout session will fall into one or more categories, allowing you to easily decide what sessions are most vital to YOUR practice. Also, this track system makes it easy to ensure that beginners and advanced sandtray folks are all served during the Summit.
*A detailed schedule for all sessions will be released as the Summit draws closer. If you are interested in presenting at the Sandtray Summit, please submit your proposal HERE
Basics
Just starting out or just need a refresher about some of the what, where and how of sandtray? This track is for you! No need to feel overwhelmed or less-than - with this track, you’ll be with therapists just like you who are wanting to hop into the sandtray game knowing the basics FIRST.
Children
You work with littles. You love it but struggle with how to read what is going on in the tray with them and how to really feel confident in your work. If this is you, you belong in this track. Working with littles is challenging so up your game through breakouts designed just for your population.
Adults
Working with adults in the sandtray can be intimidating. They look at you like you are crazy one minute and then sob the next. Learn how to work with all types of adults and how you can use sandtray therapy to leap-frog progress, no matter if they don’t talk or are hesitant to even touch the sand.
Special Populations
We know that sandtray can be used with ALL clients no matter what, BUT we may struggle with putting it into practice in our everyday sessions. With this track, you’ll learn how to use sandtray with a variety of populations and techniques. Know that sandtray has a place in all avenues of therapy with all ages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. You will be able to earn up to 12 CE's for the event. You'll be able to earn CE's for your licensure as well as towards those required for your sandtray credential.- one of only 2 places this can happen!
You can, but payment for 2 days is required. We want you to make the most of your time here and we have many keynotes and breakouts lined up for both days that you won’t want to miss.
$169 per night. A link to book your accommodation with the discounted room rate will be emailed to you after you register for the 2021 Sandtray Summit.
No. We have allowed 1.5 hours for your lunch break each day so you can have time to take part in the variety of food Disney Springs has to offer. We will have snacks and such provided in the VIP lounge for those who have upgraded their registration.
YES! Our vendors at our first Sandtray Summit were SLAMMED so we are working to get even more vendors this time around. We will have a vendor hall where you’ll be able to shop for trays, sand, and miniatures easily and without extreme crowds. We’ll be announcing vendors and sponsors as we secure them.
Great question! Dr. Bessel van der Kolk will be our keynote speaker for the Sandtray Summit. Because of his work with trauma and the events of the past two years, we are focusing the entire summit on trauma and sandtray therapy.
No. We are wanting to focus on providing sandtray training solely and some of sandtray presentations do not meet APT requirements for play therapy, such as the presentations about adults and special populations, which we know to be a huge part of what makes sandtray therapy unique (you can use it with adults and EVERYONE!)
Yes! We have a Basics track where you will learn foundational skills such as selecting miniatures, processing the tray, and even how to work with YOUR specific population.
REGISTER NOW
to grab your early bird tickets (discount ends July 17th)
The price will jump up to the regular rate after July 17th and the VIP spots will likely be SOLD OUT!
Regular Early Bird
Sign up for the 2021 Sandtray Summit and attend the powerful keynote with Bessel van der Kolk.
ONLY
$350(USD)
Early Bird rate is only available until July 17th
Spaces are limited
VIP Early Bird
The VIP pass includes everything the regular pass does but you'll also have the opportunity to the attend the exclusive breakout Q&A session with Bessel van der Kolk after the keynote!
DON'T WAIT! There are ONLY 50 VIP Spots Available, and they will fill up fast!
SOLD OUT
Early Bird rate is only available until July 17th
*Links to book accommodation will be sent to you via email once you have registered.
Do You Want More? Become a VIP!
We have a couple of VIP spots remaining. Don't miss out, purchase your VIP pass today, we really do only have a couple spots left!
Although we can't be together in person, we can still connect and enjoy the power of sandtray therapy together. The swag box contains a ton of surprises that will enhance your Sandtray Summit Virtual Experience.
We're also going to send you a small sandtray and 30+ miniatures so you have everything you need to do your own sandtrays and process them with your partners during each breakout session.
AND! We've included
4 GOLDEN TICKETS
Across the 200 boxes that will lead to extra experiences and prizes for those lucky enough to get the golden ticket in their box!
With your chance to find one of
FOUR GOLDEN TICKETS
Confirm you're coming and register for your Sandtray Summit swag box before the deadline, and you could find one of FOUR GOLDEN TICKETS in your box!
Yup ... your know that we LOVE surprises. That's why when you register for your swaf box, you have the opportunity to find a golden ticket and win an amazing experience.
If you're lucky enough to find a golden ticker ... put it somewhere safe and hang onto it.
We'll reveal the awesomeness at the Sandtray Summit Virtual Experience.
IMPORTANT! Only the first 200 therapists to register will receive the swag box. If you are number 201+ you'll still get access to many of the surprises in virtual form, but don't delay - you're going to WANT THIS BOX.