Sandplay Therapy and Consultancy - Co. Durham

05/03/2026

Association for Sandplay Therapy’s Certified Sandplay
Begin your path to becoming a Certified Sandplay Therapist (STR) with a group of like minded people.

Join a transformative journey into the Jungian approach to Sandplay — a deeply creative and symbolic therapeutic process that supports healing and self-discovery.

What You’ll Explore:
• What Jungian Sandplay is and does
• Understanding the Jungian Sandplay Process
• Working with clients safely in Sandplay
• Jungian Sandplay Theory
• Movement of the Psyche & the Symbolic Process
• Exploring Sandplay through the lenses of:
o The Elements
o Chakras
o Alchemy
o Myths and Storytelling
• Experiential Sandplay sessions and so much more

Module 1: Monday July 13 – Friday July 17, 2026
Module 2: Monday September 7 – Friday September 11, 2026
Module 3: Monday November 23 – Friday November 27, 2026

Location:
Holy Rood House, Sowerby Road, Thirsk, Yorkshire, YO7 1HX Accommodation available onsite or in Thirsk.

£650 per module
-all modules must be completed for AST Sandplay Practitioner status.
Includes coffee, tea & lunch
A non-returnable £100 deposit is required upon booking

Facilitator
Rachel McGovern MA, BSc (Hons), BACP (Accred),
STR-CT, STR-C, STR

For more details contact rachel.cruse@ntlworld.com

19/10/2025

A bittersweet day giving thanks for Eunice Stagg, the light in our lives. We will keep that light burning- I promise. Happy birthday dear friend, and rest in gentle peace 🥰🥰

16/10/2025

We will be gathering online this Sunday 19th October, 3.00, on what would have been Eunice’s birthday, to share our love and gratitude for someone who has been the brightest light in many of our lives. There is so much to be grateful for, even as we mourn her passing deeply.
Do please share with anyone you think might welcome this opportunity. There is no compulsion to share your thoughts/feelings, but you will be invited to do so if you wish.

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02/10/2025

What a time we've had. Such a privilege to take this wonderful group through their Theoretical training in Jungian Sandplay. We started of course with Eunice Stagg leading the teaching, and since her loss have repeated her motto "crack on" many times. Thank you to each and everyone of you. We did it, and all within the wonderful holding space of Holy Rood House in Thirsk. Special thanks to the staff there for holding us through this time.

Next training starts in April so message me if you want details. I will need to confirm by February.

02/09/2025

Getting ready for the final week of training for my lovely group. We have been on quite an unprecedented journey!
Next training starts in April so do spread the word.

12/07/2025

DO PLEASE SHARE FAR AND WIDE

Have you always yearned to be a Registered Jungian Sandplay Therapist, or at least to know more about it? Come and join me in the Yorkshire countryside next year to start a transformational journey towards Registration with AST, Association Sandplay Therapy.
Face to face training in a wonderful nurturing setting with like minded people. I've never regretted my own journey, enjoying the theoretical training, my own process, my consultation, and everything else involved. You will be well held and supported throughout.
The current group finish their theoretical training in September, and we start again with a new group in April 2026.
Venue is the beautiful Holy Rood House in Thirsk.
Please contact me at rachel.cruse@ntlworld.com for more details.

27/06/2025

The Sandplay community came together in force yesterday to thank God for the life of Eunice Stagg. Eunice brought so much humility, passion, wisdom and curiosity to our world. Most of all she brought love, an unconditional acceptance and belief in so many of us which we can all embrace as we continue her most wonderful legacy. Rest in peace beautiful Eunice- our lives are poorer for losing you, but so much richer for having known you ❤️❤️

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12/06/2025

Shows how tired I am- I’ve find this twice! 😂😂
Just one more day of our week’s training with these lovely people. We’ve laughed and cried and worked very very hard. Another week in September and they will be well on their to becoming registered Sandplay therapists. A privilege to hold this precious space.

12/06/2025

Half way through the week training these wonderful people. We’ve laughed and cried and everything in between xx

12/06/2025

08/06/2025

Some of the lovely group I worked with this weekend. We mourned and remembered Eunice Stagg but continued her legacy as I supervised their incredible work with clients as Sandplay therapists. Such an honour, in such a bitter/sweet situation. To say I’m shattered would be an underestimate but I think Eunice would be happy ❤️❤️

03/06/2025

This message is shared by our precious Eunice’s family:

Tribute to Eunice Stagg, 1954 – 2025 🕊️

“All are welcome to the church service. Thank you so much for the many kind and loving messages about Eunice. They have been a great comfort to us all.

Eunice’s funeral service will take place on Thursday 26th June 2025 at Witham United Reform Church, starting at 2:00 pm (the church will open from 1:30 pm). Everyone who knew and loved Eunice is warmly invited to attend.

Following the service, there will be a private cremation in Braintree. For full details about the funeral, please visit: https://zurl.co/yF44n

This page also includes an online tribute where you are welcome to share your fond memories, thoughts, and photos of Eunice.”

Eunice was a kind, generous, and caring soul who touched many lives around the world. She leaves a lasting legacy of love, wisdom, and compassion. We are honoured to remember her as a devoted wife, mum, and beloved nana. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Additional information about the funeral:
▪️ Family flowers only; donations to listed charities are welcome instead.
▪️ Dress code: Black or dark blue.
▪️ Parking is limited at the church; please use Mill Lane Car Park, Newlands Drive, or Tesco.

The service will be live-streamed; the link will be available the day before.

Please join us in honouring Eunice’s life and legacy.

Dedicated to the memory of Eunice Stagg