Consultation and Training
Dr. Freedle is a passionate and skilled trainer who takes a personal interest in those who attend her trainings. Illuminating current theory, neuroscience, and the principles of depth psychology with compelling case studies and experiential learning, she is internationally recognized for her sandplay presentations.
Lorraine enjoys presenting workshops, teaching classes, and providing supervision and consultation services for therapists and psychologists. With over 35 years experience in clinical administration and psychotherapy, Dr. Freedle creates a safe and stimulating environment for clinical supervision. She holds her students in high regard and has mentored over 200 clinicians to independent licensure.
Lorraine provides personal process and case consultation to sandplay therapists, including those interested in becoming certified sandplay therapists and those conducting research in sandplay. Consultation may occur in-person or via Zoom.
Sandplay Case Consultation Groups
Joining a case consultation group can be a supportive, enriching, and meaningful way to connect with other sandplay therapists and to explore the depths of your work in the sand. Groups follow the ISST requirements; therefore, your supervision hours may be applied toward STA/ISST certification as a sandplay therapist. Typically, groups meet online (Zoom) monthly for 10 sessions. Each session is two hours. Each member presents their own case material twice and attends individual consultation with Lorraine prior to presenting to the group.
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Events
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Online Pele Workshop- Latvia
April 17 & 18, 2026 on Zoom
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Latvian (Riga) Time
Prepared for Latvian sandplay group; all are welcome
In English with simultaneous translation-Latvian -
Online Community Lecture- Introducing “When a Goddess Erupts” and The Archetype of Creation and Destruction
Online Community Lecture
Southwestern College- New Earth Institute
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
6 to 8 pm Mountain Time
STA/ISST Certified Sandplay Training (2 credits)
Open to public
$20 CE fee (NBCC) -
Online Fundamental Skills of Jungian Sandplay Therapy- China
Online Weekend Course
16-17 May 2026
9:00 to 16:45 China Standard Time
Oriental Insight Mental Health Institute
Wuhan, China
Lorraine R. Freedle, PhD -
Into the Depths: Treating Children with Existential Anxiety using Jungian Sandplay Therapy
NW Center for Play Therapy Studies (NWCPTS) at George Fox University
Portland, Oregon
In-person Workshop
Thursday, June 4, 2026
8:30 am to 4:00 pm (6 CE hours)
APT and STA/ISST Training Hours (6 credits)
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Chronos, Kairos, and the Eternal Now: The Archetype of Time in Sandplay Therapy
Presentation for the STA National Conference
Chicago, IL
In-person Workshop
Saturday, June 13, 2026
11:00 am to 12:30 pm -
Treating Youth Violence with Sandplay Therapy: A Multilayered Examination of Co-transference and Relational Interconnectednesss
British & Irish Sandplay Society
In-person Workshop
Abbey House
October 9-11, 2026
Glastonbury, Somerset, England -
Online Foundations of Jungian Sandplay Therapy: Core Skills for Clinical Practice
Online experiential weekend course
via Zoom
October 23-25, 2026
Friday, 10/23, 5-8pm (Mountain Time)
Saturday & Sunday, 10/24 & 10/25, 10am-5pm (Mountain Time)
Southwestern College
Santa Fe, NM
$375, 16 CECs
16 hours of STA/ISST Certified Sandplay Training
16 hours toward the SWC Children’s Mental Health Certificate
Registration opens in August, 2026 -
ISST Intensive Training Week in Turkey
International Society for Sandplay Therapy (ISST)
Intensive Training Week
Ephesus Retreat Center
Izmir, Turkey
Week One: November 2-8, 2026
Week Two: Nov 16-22, 2026 -
Online Sandplay Case Consultation Groups
Please check schedule for your next group!
If you are interested in arranging a consultation group for your organization or country,
please contact drlorrainefreedle@gmail.com
Testimonials
Here’s what people are saying about Dr. Freedleʻs workshops:
- Exhilarating! Life changing.
- Fantastic! I learned so much.
- Pleasure to finally see Lorraine. She has the ability to use research and yet carry love in her teachings. She has understanding of media and teaching with it.
- Absolutely wonderful- Lorraine is so brilliant and gifted! A gift to all of us. One of the best presentations of any kind I’ve ever been to. Thank you, Lorraine.
- Top of the line in all respects. Well thought out, presented and taught. Integration of theory into clinical material fabulous and really helpful. Thanks for including music and helping us go more deeply.
- Always an honor to witness Lorraine’s presentations, passion for sandplay, and amazing work!
- Wonderful combination of energy, knowledge, and passion. Thank you, this story really touched me.
- Excellent, so thorough and complete.









