The sand tray is a common fixture in therapy, but thinking outside the “sandbox” allows therapists to use sand in a nontraditional way, fostering regulation. In this workshop, participants will explore the link between sand and the activation of the autonomic nervous system and discover how to turn their trays into a regulation tool that [...]

Regulating through Anxiety and Depression With the increase of anxiety and depression since COVID, understanding what is happening in the brain and nervous system giving rise to these symptoms, along with how to regulate through these intense states of dysregulation is paramount for our client's healing and growth.  Drawing from neuroscience and interpersonal neurobiology, participants [...]

Aggression, Art and Sand in Synergetic Play Therapy (Class 6) is part of the Online Introduction to Synergetic Play Therapy™ course, June 21st - November 19th. Class 6 Objectives: Explain how to use regulation as a way to help integrate aggressive energy in the playroom Describe how to facilitate the use sand from a Synergetic [...]

This is a private event hosted by the Crossroads Family Counseling Center. This 2 hour workshop will support play therapists as they learn about setting boundaries from a neurobiological and Synergetic Play Therapy perspective. Learning how to set boundaries with the child’s brain and nervous system activation in mind, while promoting integration will be a [...]