CSI Training Model
1.

Applied Sandtray Therapy

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Foundations Sandtray Therapy

3.

Digital
On-Demand Courses

4.

Advanced Trauma Sandtray Training

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Applied Sandtray Therapy Program

Applied Sandtray Therapy Training is a comprehensive 3‑day IN-person experiential program designed for mental health professionals seeking to deepen their clinical skills using sandtray therapy with children, youth, and adults.
This training blends theory, neuroscience, cultural responsiveness, and hands‑on practice to equip clinicians with the knowledge and confidence to integrate sandtray therapy into trauma‑informed, developmentally attuned practice.

  • 21 hours In-Person over 3 days.

  • Engage in demonstration, case examples, guided practice and reflective exercises

  • Build competence AND confidence

  • In Person participants get a portable personal sandtray with lid, miniatures, fun swag and a comfortable training setting.

    Come away with a community of new friendships and like minded therapists.

Foundations In Sandtray Therapy

Foundations in Sandtray Therapy is a powerful 2‑day virtual training that invites helping professionals to experience the healing impact of symbolic, sensory‑based therapeutic work. Designed for addiction counsellors, school counsellors, unregulated helpers, and regulated mental health professionals, this cohort‑based program blends theory, neuroscience, ethics, diversity, and hands‑on experiential learning to build real clinical confidence. You’ll learn how to present, process, teach regulation and document sandtray sessions with children, youth, and adults while discovering your own personal transformation through therapist self‑work.

  • 12 hours over 2 days Virtual-Live covering everything from the fundamentals of Sandtray Therapy to working in the sandtray. Ensuring you’re well-equipped to use this powerful modality effectively.

  • Hands-On Training: We emphasize experiential learning, giving you the opportunity to practice and refine your skills throughout the virtual training.

  • Ethical Guidelines: Learn the ethical considerations and best practices that are essential when using Sandtray Therapy with clients.

  • Peer Support: Join a community of like-minded professionals who share your passion for Sandtray Therapy. Connect, collaborate, and grow together.

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Advanced Trauma in the Sandtray

(Offered In-Person OR Interactive Synchronous Virtual)
This advanced clinical training equips clinicians with trauma informed competencies for integrating Sandtray Therapy into assessment, stabilization, and trauma processing.
Participants learn to identify trauma presentations across the lifespan, apply DSM5 criteria, understand neurobiological impacts, and use Sandtray interventions to support regulation, narrative processing, and integration. Through case studies and experiential practice, clinicians develop skills in managing dissociation, monitoring SUDS, applying the TriPhasic Model, and addressing secondary traumatic stress and burnout.

Digital On-Demand
Courses

Want anytime access so you can watch on your own time?
Well, digital on-demand is just that. You will be able to learn all the great new techniques of sandtray therapy right from your office or your own home.

  • Using Cognitive Behavioral Techniques in the Sandtray

  • Using Solution Focused Techniques in the Sandtray

  • Using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Techniques in the Sandtray

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Clinical Supervision

Elevate your Sandtray Therapy practice with personalized clinical supervision by the Canadian Sandtray Institute’s owner and trainer. Gain invaluable insights and guidance to enhance your therapeutic skills, ensuring the highest level of care for your clients.

  • 1:1 Confidential Virtual Case Consultation (1 hour)

  • Discuss complex sandtray therapy cases and obtain guidance on next steps.

  • Clinical supervision in Sandtray Therapy serves as a valuable resource for mental health professionals, offering you the opportunity to refresh your learning, ensuring a strong foundation and continued growth in this transformative therapeutic modality.

  • Clinical supervision in Sandtray Therapy offers mental health professionals a refreshing opportunity to deepen your expertise and enhance client outcomes.

Testimonials

Donna Mirus does a remarkable job breaking down the steps for utilizing sandtray therapy with all ages. Working with adolescents has been my biggest challenge, sandtray therapy has helped!

Kendra, School Counsellor