Sandplay Training Worldwide

Experiential, depth training in the art and science of sandplay therapy

Sign Up Here For On Demand Introduction to Sandplay Therapy Professional Training!

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Learn the fundamentals of sandplay therapy and begin to use them in your practice!

Introduction to Sandplay provides the basic theoretical, practical and clinical information needed to begin using sandplay in your practice. Introduction to Sandplay Therapy is the first course in the Sandplay Training Worldwide Professional On Demand Sandplay Training Series. This course is for professional therapists and therapists-in-training only, and is taught at the post-graduate level.

Sandplay Training Worldwide courses include video lectures with images, recorded group discussions, downloadable PDF reference guides, suggested articles (with links) from the Journal of Sandplay Therapy, reflection exercises, and a suggested reading list of classic sandplay books.

This course is designed to immerse yourself as much or as little as you like. Feel free to watch the videos many times. I encourage you to do the Reflection activities and read whatever suggested materials interest you.

You will receive the Course Completion Certificate when you have completed the course and passed an exam with 75% correct. Eight Continuing Education hours are available for California licensed therapists.

This course is available for viewing at your leisure for one year.

$497

This course meets qualifications for 8 hours of education credit toward certification for Sandplay Therapists of America / International Society of Sandplay Therapists (STA/ISST).

Linda Cunningham is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and LEPs. 

Linda Cunningham maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content. Provider #017288


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If you are not sure if you qualify to take this course, just ask! Email linda@drlindacunningham.


Dr. Cunningham’s Sandtray and Sandplay Collection of Figures

On Demand Sandplay Training: Learn Jungian Sandplay Therapy!

  • Flexibility: Train at your own pace, on your own time, and in the comfort of your own home

  • Accessibility: On Demand Sandplay Training is available to therapists all over the world

  • Affordability: On Demand Sandplay Training is priced to be affordable


Course Schedule

A Sandplay Image: Sometimes the sand can say what words cannot. (C. G. Jung)

Introduction to Sandplay On Demand Professional Training -- Course Schedule

Linda Cunningham, PhD, MFT, Certified Sandplay Therapist-Teacher

8 hours toward STA/ISST Certification!

8 CE for California Therapists!

Lesson 1- Welcome and Getting Started

Lesson 2- Introduction to Sandplay

Lesson 3- The Sandplay Collection

Lesson 4- Sand and Symbol I

Lesson 5- Sand and Symbol II: Images in the Sand

Lesson 6- Basics of Sandplay: Practical Issues

Lesson 7- Approaching the Work: Witnessing Sandplay

Lesson 8- The History of Jungian-Kalffian Sandplay

Lesson 9- Sandplay or Sandtray? What is the Difference?

Lesson 10- The Importance of the Clinical Relationship in Sandplay

Lesson 11- Case Study 1: Beginning to Understand Sandplay Images

Lesson 12- Symbolic Process in Sandplay: Kalffian Theory

Lesson 13- Case Study 2: Practice Understanding a Sandplay Process

Lesson 14- Jungian Theory in Sandplay: A Brief Introduction

Lesson 15- Video of Sandplay Process

Lesson 16- Ethics and Diversity Issues in Sandplay

Lesson 17- Integration

Lesson 18- Commonly Asked Questions and Answers

Course Evaluation Exam: Test Your Knowledge and Receive Your Certificate!

If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact Linda Cunningham at linda@drlindacunningham.com.