The Neuropsychology of Sandplay Therapy and Trauma

Join us at the crossroads of depth psychology and neuroscience. This graduate-level, intensive, experiential course provides an overview of the neuropsychology of trauma and sandplay therapy. Explore the impact of trauma on the brain, body, and psyche/soul and discover how sandplay heals trauma from a neuropsychological perspective. Leading theories on trauma treatment are reviewed and applied to compelling case studies in sandplay with an emphasis on theories rooted in depth psychology, neurodevelopment, affective neuroscience and body-centered therapies. Through participation in lecture/discussion, interaction with myth and symbol, review of sand worlds of children and adults, and personal sandplay, art making, journaling and other experiential activities you will have the opportunity to connect on a deep level to this work and to integrate concepts.

Professionals may earn 16 CECs. SWC students may earn 16 hours toward the SWC Children’s Mental Health Certificate .  Everyone will also earn 16 hours of STA/ISST Certified Sandplay Training. Register through SWC website. Fee is $375.

BONUS:  Visit the 2025 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta while you are in New Mexico. This spectacular world-famous event runs October 4 – 12, 2025.

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