Level 1 – Basic Tools & Methods with Theresa Kestly: October 28-29, 2026

In-Person (New Mexico)

This workshop introduces sandtray play therapy for treating trauma, depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues. Participants learn about the sandtray process through dialogic discussions and hands-on exercises with figurines and sandtrays. These exercises demonstrate how relational play can be a neural exercise to address stress in the nervous system that arises as a result of traumatic or problematic experiences. These exercises also show how sandtray play can help the nervous system become more flexible, leading to a happier and more fulfilling life. Therapists will have opportunities to practice and refine their skills and to ask questions in an interactive small-group setting.

12 contact hours/2 days

Daily Schedule* (6 contact hours each day)

9:00 – 9:30 Continental Breakfast (Optional)

9:30 – 11:00 Topic Presentation & Discussion

11:00 – 11:15 BREAK

11:15 – 12:45 Training Demonstration

12:45 – 2:15 LUNCH BREAK

2:15 – 3:45 Topic Presentation & Discussion, Training Demonstration, Questions

3:45 – 4:00 BREAK

4:00 –  5:40 Training Demonstration, Demonstration Discussion & Clinical Applications, Review & Questions

*Schedule may vary at the discretion of the presenter due to curriculum updates and participant processing.

Price range: $330.00 through $370.00

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