2024 Sandtray Summit
Call for Proposals
2024 IAST Sandtray Summit Theme: Keep Sandtray Weird
Location: Austin Southpark Hotel
4140 Governors Row
Austin, TX 78744
Dates: Saturday April 6th - Sunday April 6th, 2024
(Special Pre-Conference Day on Friday April 5th)
2024 IAST Sandtray Summit Theme: Keep Sandtray Weird
Location: Austin Southpark Hotel
4140 Governors Row
Austin, TX 78744
Dates: Saturday April 6th - Sunday April 6th, 2024
(Special Pre-Conference Day on Friday April 5th)
Important Dates
Summit: April 6th - 7th, 2024
Proposal Submission Deadline: January 15, 2024
Proposal Decision Letters: Emailed by IAST by February 16, 2024
Presenter Summit Registration Deadline: February 28, 2024
Summit: April 6th - 7th, 2024
Proposal Submission Deadline: November 30, 2023
Proposal Decision Letters: Emailed by IAST by January 12, 2024
Presenter Summit Registration Deadline: February 28, 2024
Click the link below to access the online form.
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
All times in this schedule are in Central Time.
Key
Basics | |
Children | |
Adults | |
Special Populations |
- Keynote Room
- Breakout 1
- Breakout 2
- Breakout 3
- Breakout 4
8am - 9:30am | Keynote |
10am - 12pm | Carmen Jimenez |
1pm - 3pm | Amy Flaherty |
3:30pm - 5:30pm | Nidhi Kirpalani Positive Psychology, Neuroscience and Sandtray Therapy: Healing and Reprogramming the Brain. |
8am - 9:30am | Keynote |
10am - 12pm | Melissa Hueste & Sandra Henderson The Nitty Gritty of Processing the Sandtray. |
1pm - 3pm | Bianca Kisselburg |
3:30pm - 5:30pm | Bianca Kisselburg |
8am - 9:30am | Keynote |
10am - 12pm | Rachel Hutchinson |
1pm - 3pm | Ashley Garrett |
3:30pm - 5:30pm | Jennifer Hayes |
8am - 9:30am | Keynote |
10am - 12pm | Julie Galloway |
1pm - 3pm | Sherri Cauthen |
3:30pm - 5:30pm | Carmen Jimenez |
8am - 9:30am | Keynote |
10am - 12pm | Kay Gottrich |
1pm - 3pm | Sabra Starnes |
3:30pm - 5:30pm | Melissa Hueste |
Day 2: November 7th 2021
All times in this schedule are in Central Time.
Key
Basics | |
Children | |
Adults | |
Special Populations |
- Keynote Room
- Breakout 1
- Breakout 2
- Breakout 3
- Breakout 4
8am - 9:30am | Keynote |
10am - 12pm | Amy Flaherty |
1pm - 3pm | Lisa Dion |
3:30pm - 5:30pm | Beth Moore Sandtray, Trauma, and Adults? How to use Sandtray Therapy for Trauma Recovery with Teens and Adults. |
8am - 9:30am | Keynote |
10am - 12pm | Megan Simpson Exploring Addictions in the Sandtray: An Experiential Approach to Motivational Interviewing. |
1pm - 3pm | Carmen Jimenez |
3:30pm - 5:30pm | Amy Wagner |
8am - 9:30am | Keynote |
10am - 12pm | Shawna Young Courage, Compassion and Connection- Working with Diverse Populations Using Sandtray Therapy, IFS and The Daring Way. |
1pm - 3pm | Sabra Starnes Telling Stories in the Sand with Children and Their Families - 4 hour session. |
3:30pm - 5:30pm | Nikki West Beyond Exceptional: Using Sandtray to Address the Unique Needs of Children and Teens. |
8am - 9:30am | Keynote |
10am - 12pm | Beth Moore Creative TeleHealth & Sandtray Therapy: How to creatively effect change and engage with clients with sandtray therapy even through a computer screen. |
1pm - 3pm | Sandra Henderson Integrative Sandtray Therapy with Survivors of Sexual Assault Trauma. |
3:30pm - 5:30pm | Nidhi Kirpalani & Bianca Kisselburg Abuse, Neglect and Domestic Violence: A Multicultural Approach to Healing and Empowering through Connection using Play and Sandtray Therapy. |
8am - 9:30am | Keynote |
10am - 12pm | Beth K. |
1pm - 3pm | Savannah Cormier Digital SandtrayL Using PowerPoint to create a Digital Interactive Sandtrays. |
3:30pm - 5:30pm | Amy Flaherty But WHY does it Work? The Neuroscience Behind the Power of Sandtray Therapy. |
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?
Yes - we will be recording everything. Once you register, you’ll be able to earn up to 12 CE’s but ALSO you’ll have access to ALL of the breakout sessions via recordings (sent at a later date). So, it’s really like getting WAY more than 12 hours of training.
Can I receive CE’s?
Yes, when you show up, interact, and learn, you’ll get credit for up to 12 CE’s or NASW, and IAST (International Association of Sandtray Therapy is seeking approval to offer other continuing education credit. Please check our website for updates). However, to receive the hours, you’ll be required to follow guidelines, such as having your camera on during the session.
I’m not tech savvy. Can I still attend?
Absolutely! We have a person who is just in charge of all things tech and is training all of our volunteers to make this run as smoothly as possible. As the date gets closer to the Sandtray Summit, we’ll be rolling out all of the details and practice runs to make sure you are good to go on the day of the Summit.
Can I earn APT CE’s?
No. Because we are focusing solely on sandtray therapy, not all of the sessions would qualify for general play therapy hours. However, you will earn hours to go towards your sandtray credential through the IAST.
When do I have to decide?
ASAP. Because we only have 200 boxes to send (logistics man!), you want to grab your seat as soon as possible. You can register after the first 200 folks but we won’t be able to send you the physical swag that the other folks get. Swag boxes will be sent out the last week in October.
Can I get a refund?
Yes. We will be refunding tickets until October 15, 2020. After that, registration is non-fundable.
Can I attend just for one day?
You CAN attend for just one day and however many sessions you would like, but registration is only available for the 2 day event.
Who is presenting?
Good question. We have a variety of presenters covering advanced topics such as neuroscience to the building blocks of sandtray therapy. Click here to check it out.
What is the schedule?
We will be training from 8:30 am to 5:30 p.m CST (Chicago time). We will be taking a break from 12-1 each day for lunch. You’ll have 30 minutes between breakout sessions to get a snack, visit our virtual vendor booths, or network with fellow sandtray nerds.