This workshop will introduce you to expressive play therapy. While talk is the traditional method in therapy, expressive play therapy utilizes all the possible expressive capacities that a client may have, thereby utilizing all of their capabilities in the healing process. The workshop is experiential in nature and will allow each participant to have the opportunity to experience a variety of therapeutic interventions that will include using art, music, writing, puppets, drama, and movement. Come and learn how the expressive arts and the creative process help in the healing process. No prerequisites are required.

At the end of the workshop participants will be able to:
 • Explain the history and theory of expressive therapy and how it can used in a play therapy setting
 • Assess the use of art, drama, music, writing, puppetry and other expressive modalities in play therapy
 • Demonstrate at least 5 creative interventions that can be used in play therapy
 • Explain the role of imagination and creativity in play therapy
 • Discuss the limits of expressive therapy in a play therapy setting
 • Demonstrate how expressing inner feelings by creating outward images helps in the healing process in play therapy

The workshops are held at 871 S. Orem Boulevard in Orem, Utah. The workshops begin at 8:30 a.m. and end at 4:30 p.m. on both days. If you have any questions, feel free to contact John at 801-225-7805 or at sandmanutah@gmail.com.

Cancellation Policies
There is no cancellation fee refunded for any reason and you may not use your registration for a future date if you miss the training. Registration may be transferred to another person if the original registrant notifies John Burr. It will be up to the person registered to work out private payment exchange with the person who is taking their registration. This policy is due to the limited number of participants in each training.

John Burr reserves the right to cancel any workshop due to any unforeseen circumstances. If the workshop is canceled you will receive a full refund. All attempts will be made to notify you of any cancellation within 10 days prior to the workshop. 

Due to the experiential nature of the workshops registration is limited. A minimum of 10 registrations must be received or the workshop will be rescheduled.

Twelve Continuing Education credits are available. The Center For Sandplay and Expressive Therapy is an APT-approved provider 15-404.

In this workshop participants will learn the method of sandtray therapy through demonstrations and the opportunity to personally experience your own sandtrays. Through the use of sand, water, and miniatures, you will learn how the unconscious manifests itself and how to bridge the play into conscious awareness. You will also learn how to witness and honor the creative play process. You will personally experience a variety of expressive play therapy modalities and learn how to integrate them into a sandtray session. No prerequisites are required. John utilizes a client-centered sandtray approach.

At the end of the workshop participants will be able to:
 • Explain the use of sandtray in a play therapy session through personal experiential exercises
 • Demonstrate how to create and set up a play therapy sandtray room
 • Asses how to witness and honor the play therapy process
 • Explain the use of sand and water in play therapy
 • Summarize how to document and photograph a sandtray play therapy session
 • Discuss and practice the role of a therapist during the play therapy sandtray session
 • Explain how to incorporate expressive play therapies in the sandtray session

The workshops are held at 871 S. Orem Boulevard in Orem, Utah. The workshops begin at 8:30 a.m. and end at 4:30 p.m. on both days. If you have any questions, feel free to contact John at 801-225-7805 or at sandmanutah@gmail.com.

Cancellation Policies
There is no cancellation fee refunded for any reason and you may not use your registration for a future date if you miss the training. Registration may be transferred to another person if the original registrant notifies John Burr. It will be up to the person registered to work out private payment exchange with the person who is taking their registration. This policy is due to the limited number of participants in each training.

John Burr reserves the right to cancel any workshop due to any unforeseen circumstances. If the workshop is canceled you will receive a full refund. All attempts will be made to notify you of any cancellation within 10 days prior to the workshop. 

Due to the experiential nature of the workshops registration is limited. A minimum of 10 registrations must be received or the workshop will be rescheduled.

Twelve Continuing Education credits are available. The Center For Sandplay and Expressive Therapy is an APT-approved provider 15-404.

Calling all witches, wizards, and play therapists! Are you ready to embark on a magical journey of self-discovery and therapeutic growth guided by the wonders of the wizarding world? This interactive workshop delves into the power of play therapy, using the beloved Harry Potter universe as a captivating lens to explore “self” as a play therapist.

Through playful exercises and thought-provoking discussions, you'll:

• Wield the Wand of Self-Awareness: Explore personal strengths, values, and potential biases through play therapy exercises and reflections. 

• Face your Boggarts: Through creative exploration, we will face our Boggarts together, unearthing core fears and anxieties that may interfere with our effectiveness as play therapists.  

• Embrace the Magic of Creativity and Innovation: Integrate playfulness and imagination into your therapeutic approach. Become aware of the magical powers of self-awareness in the here-and-now in the play therapy relationship.

• Celebrate the Diversity of Hogwarts: Foster inclusive therapeutic practices by examining diverse representations within the wizarding world and beyond.  Examine your bias when working with little witches and wizards from a different house. 

So, prepare to make your wand and join us on this transformative adventure where the Sorting Hat symbolizes self-discovery. The Room of Requirement represents the boundless potential within each of us. Remember, magic lies not just in spells and potions (play therapy techniques), but also in the connection we forge and the strength we find within ourselves. Let's unlock the magic within and become the best play therapists!

Note: This workshop is not endorsed by J.K. Rowling or Warner Bros but is approved by play therapist wizards and witches worldwide. 

Workshop Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

•  List personal strengths and weaknesses relevant to the therapeutic role as a play therapist.

•  Identify triggers for countertransference reactions and develop strategies for managing them constructively during a play therapy session.

• Explain how diversity, cultural identity, and background influence play therapy relationships.

• Discuss the challenges and rewards of being a play therapist.

• Identify personal issues that can be potentially toxic to the therapeutic process.

• Identify and describe personal biases, values, and life experiences that influence interactions with play therapy clients. 

• Explain the concepts of “self as a therapist” and how they can be used to strengthen your skills as a play therapist.

• Identify unconscious conflicts and motivations for being a play therapist.

• Apply concepts of self of the therapist and discuss how they are essential factors in the therapeutic process.

  Workshop Outline

  Day 1

  ·        8:00-8:30: Registration

  ·        8:30:11:00 – Instruction. Self as play therapist theory. Experiential Exercises. Identifying personal strengths

  ·        11:00-11:15 break

  ·        11:15-12:00 Instruction. Experiential. Exploring and identifying personal values and their impact as a play therapist

  ·        12:00-1:00 lunch

  ·        1:00-3:00 Instruction. Experiential Exercises Exploring and identifying play therapist values continued

  ·        3:00-3:15 break

  ·        3:15-4:30 instruction. Experiential Exercises.  Unearthing fears and anxiety and the therapeutic play relationship

  Day 2

  ·        8:00-8:30: Registration

  ·        8:30:11:00 -Instruction. Imagination and creativity as a play therapist. Experiential exercises

  ·        11:00-11:15 break

  ·        11:15-12:00 Instruction. Self-awareness in the here and now. Delving into the power of play therapy to unlock emotional growth and personal transformation. Experiential Exercises

  ·        12:00-1:00 lunch

  ·        1:00-3:00 Instruction. Understanding diversity and bias. Cultivate empathy and unconditional positive regard to facilitate self-acceptance and growth with your play therapy clients. Experiential Exercises

  ·        3:00-3:15 break

  ·        3:15-4:30 instruction. Embracing your potential and power as a play therapist and the importance of the therapeutic relationship. Experiential Exercises

   

 The workshop will be held at 181 E. 5600 S. Murray, Utah. Registration is from 8:00 to 8:30 a.m. and ends at 4:30 p.m. on both days. If you have any questions, please get in touch with John at 801-225-7805 or email sandmanutah@gmail.com.

Cancellation Policies
There is no cancellation fee refunded for any reason, and you may not use your registration for future dates if you miss the training. Registration may be transferred to another person if the original registrant notifies John Burr. It will be up to the registered person to work out a private payment exchange with the person taking their registration.

John Burr reserves the right to cancel any workshop due to any unforeseen circumstances. You will receive a full refund if the workshop is canceled and not rescheduled.

Registration is limited to thirty-five people. At least twenty-five registrations must be received, or the workshop will be rescheduled.

Twelve Continuing Education credits are available. The Center For Sandplay and Expressive Therapy is an APT-approved provider 15-404.

Cost: $400