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EARLY BIRD til October 1, 2025 Integrating Sandtray Play Therapy into Your Clinical Practice:
Instructor:
Tammi Van Hollander, LCSW, RPT-S™, RST-C/T
Credits:
Earn up to:
12 Play Therapy Contact Hours (APT Approved Provider #22-659)
12 Hours toward the WASTP Registered Sand Therapist (RST) Credential
Fees
Contact me at tammi@mainlineplaytherapy.com if you want to get a group discount and early bird fee will be on this site until October 1.
Rate per Person $395
Early Bird (by Oct 1, 2025) $335 Save $60.
Groups of 2–3 $350 each Save $45 each
Groups of 4+$325 each Save $70 each
Location & Format:
In-Person: 7945 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19119 (counts as a Live In-Person Workshop)
Online: Live via Zoom (counts as a Live Webinar under APT guidelines)
Dates & Time:
Thursday, November 6 & Friday, November 7, 2025
9:30 AM – 4:45 PM EST
Lodging:
Contact us for recommendations
Course Overview
This foundation course will introduce you to the theory and practice of Sandtray Play Therapy for clients of all ages. Participants will receive a 100-page course book plus a special journal to support ongoing growth beyond the training.
Through a blend of theory, experiential activities, and personal sandtray creations, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of sandtray, play therapy, and the transformative power of these approaches. This training is ideal for both beginner sand therapists and seasoned practitioners who want to expand their skills.
The course is grounded in the Therapeutic Powers of Play and explores theory, ethics, practice, and self-reflection in a safe, supportive environment.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
Demonstrate an understanding of the history, theory, and rationale for sandtray therapy.
Identify appropriate materials (sand trays, figurines, and mediums).
Differentiate between directive and non-directive approaches.
Explain 4 key neurobiological effects of trauma relevant to sandtray work.
Describe 3 trauma-processing interventions within the sandtray process.
Apply 3 interventions for preschool and school-aged children.
Identify 3 uses of sandtray with adolescents.
Identify 3 approaches to working with adults.
Apply 2 interventions for couples and families.
Distinguish between sandplay and sandtray therapy.
Demonstrate awareness of working with diverse client populations and issues.
Continuing Education
Main Line Play Therapy is approved by APT Approved Provider #22-659 for 12 CE hours. CE credit may only be awarded to mental health professionals.
In-Person participation meets APT’s definition of a Live In-Person Workshop.
Online participation meets APT’s definition of a Live Webinar.
There is no extra charge for APT CEs. Partial credit cannot be offered.
Workshop Policies
Cancellations (Enrollment): If a workshop is canceled due to insufficient enrollment, participants will receive a full refund. Notification will be sent at least 5 days before the scheduled start date.
Cancellations (Weather/Illness/Emergency): If the workshop must be canceled, participants will be notified via email prior to the start time. A rescheduled date will be offered within 10 days, or participants may request a full refund.
Participant Testimonials
“What an amazing experience! … By the end of the 2 days, I felt like we all knew each other. It was interactive and completely kept my attention. I left the training with knowledge, tools, and the confidence to use sandtray immediately. The experiential activities also gave me unexpected personal growth and a breakthrough I’ll never forget. This training was special—Tammi Van Hollander is special.”
— Kelly Pullen, M.A., LPC-S, Clinical Supervisor
“You took us on a sandtray journey, blending theory, practice, and experiential learning with warmth and passion. You taught without judgment and created a safe space that transcended even the Zoom platform. It was truly transformative.”
Instructor:
Tammi Van Hollander, LCSW, RPT-S™, RST-C/T
Credits:
Earn up to:
12 Play Therapy Contact Hours (APT Approved Provider #22-659)
12 Hours toward the WASTP Registered Sand Therapist (RST) Credential
Fees
Contact me at tammi@mainlineplaytherapy.com if you want to get a group discount and early bird fee will be on this site until October 1.
Rate per Person $395
Early Bird (by Oct 1, 2025) $335 Save $60.
Groups of 2–3 $350 each Save $45 each
Groups of 4+$325 each Save $70 each
Location & Format:
In-Person: 7945 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19119 (counts as a Live In-Person Workshop)
Online: Live via Zoom (counts as a Live Webinar under APT guidelines)
Dates & Time:
Thursday, November 6 & Friday, November 7, 2025
9:30 AM – 4:45 PM EST
Lodging:
Contact us for recommendations
Course Overview
This foundation course will introduce you to the theory and practice of Sandtray Play Therapy for clients of all ages. Participants will receive a 100-page course book plus a special journal to support ongoing growth beyond the training.
Through a blend of theory, experiential activities, and personal sandtray creations, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of sandtray, play therapy, and the transformative power of these approaches. This training is ideal for both beginner sand therapists and seasoned practitioners who want to expand their skills.
The course is grounded in the Therapeutic Powers of Play and explores theory, ethics, practice, and self-reflection in a safe, supportive environment.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
Demonstrate an understanding of the history, theory, and rationale for sandtray therapy.
Identify appropriate materials (sand trays, figurines, and mediums).
Differentiate between directive and non-directive approaches.
Explain 4 key neurobiological effects of trauma relevant to sandtray work.
Describe 3 trauma-processing interventions within the sandtray process.
Apply 3 interventions for preschool and school-aged children.
Identify 3 uses of sandtray with adolescents.
Identify 3 approaches to working with adults.
Apply 2 interventions for couples and families.
Distinguish between sandplay and sandtray therapy.
Demonstrate awareness of working with diverse client populations and issues.
Continuing Education
Main Line Play Therapy is approved by APT Approved Provider #22-659 for 12 CE hours. CE credit may only be awarded to mental health professionals.
In-Person participation meets APT’s definition of a Live In-Person Workshop.
Online participation meets APT’s definition of a Live Webinar.
There is no extra charge for APT CEs. Partial credit cannot be offered.
Workshop Policies
Cancellations (Enrollment): If a workshop is canceled due to insufficient enrollment, participants will receive a full refund. Notification will be sent at least 5 days before the scheduled start date.
Cancellations (Weather/Illness/Emergency): If the workshop must be canceled, participants will be notified via email prior to the start time. A rescheduled date will be offered within 10 days, or participants may request a full refund.
Participant Testimonials
“What an amazing experience! … By the end of the 2 days, I felt like we all knew each other. It was interactive and completely kept my attention. I left the training with knowledge, tools, and the confidence to use sandtray immediately. The experiential activities also gave me unexpected personal growth and a breakthrough I’ll never forget. This training was special—Tammi Van Hollander is special.”
— Kelly Pullen, M.A., LPC-S, Clinical Supervisor
“You took us on a sandtray journey, blending theory, practice, and experiential learning with warmth and passion. You taught without judgment and created a safe space that transcended even the Zoom platform. It was truly transformative.”