Welcome to the
Canadian Sandtray Institute

Discover your gateway to advanced sandtray therapy training.
Perfect for new graduates and mental health professionals, our in-person programs empower you to work with complex clients, bringing hope and transformation.
Explore our beginner to advanced trainings and unlock the power of sandtray therapy today.


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Donna Mirus

RN, ICST, ICST-P, CanREACH

 Founder of the Canadian Sandtray Institute

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WHAT IS SANDTRAY THERAPY?

Sandtray therapy is a powerful, evidence-based modality that combines psychodynamic and expressive arts approaches. Through the creation of miniature worlds in a sand-filled tray, clients tap into their subconscious, express complex emotions, and gain profound insights. Guided by a skilled therapist, this sensory-based method facilitates deep self-discovery and promotes psychological integration and body integration. Witness the transformative potential of sandtray therapy in your client’s journey of healing and personal growth.

THE SANDTRAY THERAPY SUCCESS PLAN

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Completed!
You’re in the right place

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Enroll in the trainings

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Become a confident,
connected sandtray therapist

ABOUT OUR SANDTRAY THERAPY PROGRAMS

At a time of burnout and hopelessness, Sandtray Therapy helped me and my clients, that is why I’m so excited you’re here!

As part of this sandtray institute you can expect in-person sandtray therapy trainings, including the International Association of Sandtray Therapy- Credential Program (IAST-C), certifications, on-demand digital trainings and free resources like the “Sandtray Therapy Journey” Podcast.
No matter where you are starting out, we have a sandtray program just for you!

The sandtray therapy credential program is the most popular.
Not only will YOU get to work on yourself in the sandtray,
YOU will get the practice you need to feel confident to begin working with clients right after the first 2 levels!

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WHY SANDTRAY THERAPY?

Sandtray therapy offers mental health professionals a powerful tool to enhance their practice and support their clients’ healing journeys.
By incorporating sandtray therapy techniques, professionals can unlock new avenues for exploration and expression, allowing clients to access deeply held emotions and experiences that may be difficult to verbalize. This approach promotes client empowerment, self-discovery, psychological integration and mind-body integration. Discover how sandtray therapy can transform your practice, deepen client engagement, and facilitate meaningful breakthroughs in therapy. Elevate your therapeutic toolkit with our comprehensive sandtray therapy training programs.

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At the Canadian Sandtray Institute we know that you are already great at what you do AND we also know that sometimes feeling “less than” or “burnout” creeps in.

But you can be both great at what you do AND have the confidence to heal your clients faster.
Having in-person trainings to provide you the knowledge to be successful AND joining others who share this passion with you, is our priority.

About Us
Donna Mirus Sand Tray Therapy
Donna Mirus
RN, ICST, ICST-P, CanREACH
Your Canadian Sandtray Training Provider
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OUR VISION

Inspiring Canadian mental health professionals to utilize Sandtray Therapy for the treatment of clients across a lifespan.
Our vision is to bring about awareness of Sandtray Therapy to Canadians and provide quality trainings in this modality.

 TEACHING
PHILOSOPHY

We offer the learner an experiential training experience. This hands-on experience will provide the learner with the opportunity to place themselves in the role of the client and professional. Through lectures, discussion and Sandtray experiences, the learner will gain the skills required to apply this model in their practice.

OUR MISSION

The Canadian Sandtray Institute will provide mental health professionals with the basic and advanced foundations of education in Sandtray Therapy. From conducting trainings that peak the professional’s interest, to advancing their skill set to achieve the highest credential for Sandtray Therapy available.