About the Workshop

Sandplay Therapy uses symbols from daily life to create a picture in a sandtray. The Sandplay facilitator holds the process as a respectful witness until the picture is complete, and then leads a tentative exploration as to client interpretation and meaning.

The Advanced Sandplay Therapy Workshop will build on the skills and theory gained in the Introduction to Sandplay Therapy Workshop. Sandplay Therapy provides a Window into the Unconscious and works at a deeply intuitive level. Unconscious and psychic processes are revealed in a similar way to dreams, leading to integration, transformation, and emotional healing. Whilst focusing on the power of the sand, the symbol, and the shadow, participants have the opportunity to experience, facilitate, and witness Sandplay Therapy in practice.

Sandplay Therapy is an invaluable addition to your therapeutic toolbag, both for use with adults and children.

This workshop is suitable for counsellors who have completed the Introduction to Sandplay Workshop, or are using Sandplay Therapy in their workplace and are keen to deepen their knowledge of symbology in the tray.

About the Presenter

Cathy Banks
NALAG Lead Counsellor /Educator/ Clinical Supervisor

Cathy Banks is the Lead Counsellor and Clinical Supervisor for NALAG and is registered with the Australian Counsellor’s Association (ACA MCOS 16575). Cathy has been associated with the field of grief and bereavement over the past 20 years and has trained many volunteers and professionals in grief theory and interventions all over NSW.

Cathy is a very keen Sandplay therapist, with a background in working in schools and private practice. She has a strong interest in supporting child and adolescent grief, traumatic bereavement, and indigenous loss.

For more information contact:

NALAG Centre for Loss & Grief
Email: info@nalag.org.au Phone: 02 6882 9222