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:

  • WHEN: November 6th and 7th, 2021 (VIP ½ day pre-conference is on November 5th)
  • WHERE: Disney Springs, Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace. 1900 Buena Vista Dr, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
  • WHAT: The 3rd Annual Sandtray Therapy Summit, hosted by the International Association of Sandtray Therapy

You can also expect:

  • Up to 12 hours of CE’s for your licensure as well as your sandtray credential (ICST)
  • Various vendors so you can SHOP all things miniatures and sandtray!
  • Lots of time to build your own trays during each presentation, focusing on your growth as a therapist as well as skill-building
  • Your own sandtray (with sand!) to take home
  • Four separate training tracks, so you can choose your own adventure depending on your needs as a therapist
  • Surprises and fun throughout the conference!
  • Deeply discounted rooms for conference attendees - you will receive a link for this after registration
  • Easy access to Disney and Disney Parks for an extended family trip (think tax write off!)

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

Will I receive CE's for this event?

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!

Can I just attend one day?

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.

How much is the discounted room rate?

$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.

 

Will food be included?

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.

 

Will I be able to purchase sandtray related items?

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. 

Who will be presenting at the conference?

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.

Will I be able to earn APT hours?

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!)

What if I'm just starting out, is this for me?

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 Pass

Sign up for the 2021 Sandtray Summit and attend the powerful keynote with Bessel van der Kolk.

  • 2 full days of breakouts
  • Amazing keynote sessions
  • Choose your own adventure with 4 tracks
  • Crazy-low rate for the Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace Disney Springs Resort
  • All focused on giving YOU the best, most soul-filling conference possible

ONLY

$350(USD)

VIP Access

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!

  • All the goodness of the regular rate plus...
  • Pre-conference ½ day training where you can meet and mingle with your fellow sandtray nerds and learn all about things like business, self-care, as well as sandtray
  • Special VIP lounge to relax and unwind between sessions
  • Special seating - guaranteed spot during each break-out session
  • Special sandtray swag
  • Many more surprises!

DON'T WAIT! There are ONLY 50 VIP Spots Available, and they will fill up fast!


SOLD OUT

*Links to book accommodation will be sent to you via email once you have registered.

This year, the ultimate sandtray therapy event designed to not just deepen your sandtray therapy skills, but also refresh your spirit is going VIRTUAL for the first time ever!

Spend two days immersed in the world of sandtray. Learn new skills from a diverse group of instructors and have the most sandtray fun you've ever experienced!

Unfortunately, we can't join each other in-person because of COVID-19, but we (IAST) are giving you a first-rate, hands-on, interactive virtual experience!

Everything is designed to help you remember why you love sandtray therapy and being a therapist, all while you earn CE's.

We know you're exhausted....

Just like last year's Sandtray Summit, our virtual summit is designed to be a place of rest and to rejuvenate your passion for therapy.

The Sandtray Virtual Summit is not just going to be you sitting in front of a computer for 2-days....

It's a LIVE, interactive, life changing experience that will have you walking away with increased confidence in your sandtray skills and connections to like-minded sandtray enthusiasts - all without wearing a mask!


Not only will his virtual event renew and refresh you as a therapist, you'll also experience new and exciting ways to combat Zoom Fatigue for yourself and clients in your individual therapy sessions.

So you get amazing sandtray training + the experience of creative ways of interacting with your clients virtually.

We know you're exhausted....

Just like last year's Sandtray Summit, our virtual summit is designed to be a place of rest and to rejuvenate your passion for therapy.

The Sandtray Virtual Summit is not just going to be you sitting in front of a computer for 2-days....

It's a LIVE, interactive, life changing experience that will have you walking away with increased confidence in your sandtray skills and connections to like-minded sandtray enthusiasts - all without wearing a mask!


Not only will his virtual event renew and refresh you as a therapist, you'll also experience new and exciting ways to combat Zoom Fatigue for yourself and clients in your individual therapy sessions.

So you get amazing sandtray training + the experience of creative ways of interacting with your clients virtually.

The Sandtray Summit Virtual Event

is more than your average conference experience

We know that you miss going to events right now ... and we do too!

That's why we decided to go all-in on this year's Sandtray Summit Virtual Event and pack in as much inspiration, connection, and mind-blowing knowledge as possible (and of course, there will be a few surprises along the way)!

The best part?

This years virtual event means no long flights, no travel arrangements, no forgetting things at home, no rental cars, no waiting in line at customs or at the hotel coffee shop.

Roll out of bed and join us ... even in your PJ's if you want!

Just set aside two days to be with us and this will be an online event experience we think will top most of the in-person events you've attended.

Best of all, you'll get all the knowledge, know-how, and inspiration to make massive progress in your sandtray journey!

Shauna Young, LMFT, RIST, CDWF- Candidate 

Sabra Starnes, LICSW, LCSW-C, RPT-S

Ashley Garrett, LPC-S, RPT-S, Ed.S.

Nidhi Kirpalani, MSc, ICST-P

Shauna Young, LMFT, RIST, CDWF- Candidate 

Sabra Starnes, LICSW, LCSW-C, RPT-S

Nidhi Kirpalani, MSc, ICST-P

Ashley Garrett, LPC-S, RPT-S, Ed.S.

Get ready for special guests and diverse instructors that only come together during the Sandtray Summit

We have 15+ breakout sessions featuring sandtray therapists from varaious backgrounds. They will teach you all about the most important topics you need to know to reach your clients, across all presenting issues such as using sandtray with

  • telehealth,
  • trauma,
  • abuse,
  • diversity,
  • EMDR,
  • Daring greatly 

PLUS MANY MORE SPECIAL TOPICS!!

Check Out The Schedule Below!

Day 1: November 6th 2021

Day 2: November 7th 2021

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!

Shauna Young, LMFT, RIST, CDWF- Candidate 

Sabra Starnes, LICSW, LCSW-C, RPT-S

Ashley Garrett, LPC-S, RPT-S, Ed.S.

Nidhi Kirpalani, MSc, ICST-P

Meet our Keynote speakers!

Amy Flaherty


Amy is a Licensed Professional Examiner. She is also a RPT, Registered Play Therapist; ICST-P, Internationally Credentialed Sandtray Therapist-Provider; President of IAST, International Association for Sandtray Therapy and a Certified Daring Way Facilitator.

Lisa Dion


Lisa is an international teacher, author, coach and entrepreneur. She is a LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor; RPT-S, Registered Play Therapy Supervisor and is at the cutting edge of her field creating new and innovative models of therapy with children and adults.

SPECIAL BONUS FOR THE SANDTRAY SUMMIT VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE

All attendees will receive recordings of all of the breakouts.

What this means for you: You don't have to pick and choose between amazing breakouts - you can watch them ALL.

This BONUS has never been offered before but we're providing this to enhance your  Sandtray Summit Virtual experience.

It's Like Four Events in One!

We listened to your feedback from last year and we have implemented many more breakouts and a wide variety of options so you can choose your own adventure to suit where you are on your sandtray journey.

Basics

Adults

Children

Special Populations

No matter where you are on your sandtray journey, you'll be able to hop in and connect with like-minded therapists within each breakout session.

But wait there's more ...

Because we're dedicated to making this virtual event a true experience ...

we're sending out a special swag box to the first 200 people who register!

Although all the Swag Boxes have been reserved, you will still receive everything available digitally and have an AMAZING experience at the Sandtray Summit

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!

The bottom line


If you're a sandtray lover, or even just interested in learning more about sandtray ... you DO NOT want to miss the first ever Sandtray Summit Virtual Experience.

There's nothing than getting together, LIVE, with other sandtray nerds. You'll get more motivation, inspiration, and ideas to expand your sandtray practice. What you learn at this event, will spark something that could change your therapy life forever.

We are better together.

The Sandtray Summit Experience is the ultimate, interactive virtual experience that's been designed to help you go deeper and learn more about sandtray therapy.

Remember the power of sandtray therapy for all ages.

The bottom line


If you're a sandtray lover, or even just interested in learning more about sandtray ... you DO NOT want to miss the first ever Sandtray Summit Virtual Experience.

There's nothing than getting together, LIVE, with other sandtray nerds. You'll get more motivation, inspiration, and ideas to expand your sandtray practice. What you learn at this event, will spark something that could change your therapy life forever.

We are better together.

The Sandtray Summit Experience is the ultimate, interactive virtual experience that's been designed to help you go deeper and learn more about sandtray therapy.

Remember the power of sandtray therapy for all ages.

Here's what you'll get at the Sandtray Summit Virtual Event

  • Speakers, surprises, and an experience that will knock your socks off. This event will beat out many IN-PERSON events you've attended. 
  • Access to various vendors and sponsors who feature what you want and need - ALL THINGS SANDTRAY. You'll have chances at special discounts and never before seen miniatures that are only available through the Sandtray Summit.
  • Interaction and REAL FRIENDSHIPS made virtually. Within each breakout session, you'll get the chance to build your own trays and partner with a fellow sandtray therapist to actually process and witness sandtrays.
  • Earn up to 12 CE's - NASW and IAST approved.  International Association of Sandtray Therapy is seeking approval to offer other continuing education credit. Please check our website for updates 
  • Practical advice and proven strategies from various sandtray specialists, allowing you to learn the basics and go deeper than you've ever gone before with different populations and techniques.
  • A surprise swag box for the first 200 registrations, you know already that there is a tray with 30+ miniatures, but we're staying quiet about all the other surprises in store for you - mailed right to your door.
  • Inspiration and unstoppable motivation from the best sandtray therapists around.

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.

Do you have more questions?
Good news! We have answers!

Will there be a replay for the Sandtray Summit?

Can I receive CE’s?

I’m not tech savvy. Can I still attend?

Can I earn APT CE’s?

When do I have to decide?

Can I get a refund?

Can I attend just for one day?

Who is presenting?

What is the schedule?