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A place to gain quality trainings with the sandtray method. Each training is based in neuroscience a
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11/17/2025

Directives aren’t just about filling time in session — they’re the bridge between your client’s inner world and the tray itself.

A good directive does three things:

1️⃣ Meets your client where they are developmentally.
2️⃣ Targets what they can do, not what they “should.”
3️⃣ Invites expression without forcing words.

When you learn to match directives to the moment, you stop chasing outcomes and start creating opportunities for insight.

✨ Want 50 tried-and-true Sandtray directives organized by diagnosis? Comment SHORTCUT and I’ll send you the guide!

11/14/2025

✨ Want 50 more ready-to-use Sandtray directives matched to client diagnoses? Comment SHORTCUT and I’ll send your copy of 50 Directives By Diagnosis

11/12/2025

What’s in my tray this week (as a therapist) ⬇️

✨ Grab my free Must-Have Mini Guide to see exactly what to stock for each age (and why it matters). Comment SHOPPING and we’ll send the resource straight to you!

11/11/2025

Level 4 ✔️

Our ICST cohort wrapped up another milestone this weekend, and we’re feeling inspired, proud, and maybe a little emotional.

Watching these therapists grow through sandtray work is what it’s all about. We miss y’all already — but can’t wait to see what you build next!

11/07/2025

We had the best day yesterday diving deep into Level Three training 🤍🙌🏼

From advanced sandtray skills, to walking through complex case consultations, to turning the mirror back on ourselves through our own sandtray work—this day was everything.

There’s something powerful about sitting with other therapists who get it, doing the inner work, and learning how to hold space more intentionally for others too.

Here’s to deeper skills, clearer mirrors, and the kind of community that makes this work feel lighter. 🥰 We love our ICST cohort!!!

11/05/2025

💬 Do you have a “surprising” miniature that clients reach for again and again?

Drop it in the comments 👇 I guarantee someone else will say, “Same!”

⁠If you want help stocking your own collection, grab my free Must-Have Mini Guide — it breaks down exactly what to include for each age (and why it matters).

Comment SHOPPING and we’ll send it your way!

11/04/2025

Let’s be honest — building your miniature collection can feel like a mix of excitement and overwhelm.

You want diversity, symbolism, and meaning… but where do you start?

Here’s the truth: your clients don’t need a perfectly curated collection — they need access to representation.

The work happens in the story they build, not in the number of minis on your shelf.

Some of the most powerful trays I’ve ever seen came from rooms with dollar-store figurines and thrifted treasures.

The magic is never in the object — it’s in the meaning that object carries for the person holding it.

➡️ Question for you: If you could only keep five minis on your shelf, which ones would you choose — and why?

Grab my free Must-Have Mini Guide and see exactly what to stock for each age (and why it matters).

Comment ‘SHOPPING’ and we will send you the resource!

10/30/2025

Halloween directives aren’t just for fun minis (though we love a good skeleton and cauldron 👀).

They help clients explore fear, power, and transformation — the same themes the season symbolizes.

Try: “Create a tray showing what you’ve outgrown — and what still haunts you.”

10/27/2025

If you’ve ever left a session wondering,
“Did that even work?” — you’re not alone.

Every therapist has had those quiet drives home, replaying moments in their mind and second-guessing if they said or did enough.

But here’s the truth — healing often happens beneath the surface. The shift might not look big in the moment, but it’s building something steady and safe inside your client.

You’re doing meaningful work, even when it feels uncertain. 🤍

10/24/2025

Hi, Hi Facebook Friends! Just popping in with a quick reminder — registration for our November Consultation Group closes SOON.

If you’ve been meaning to join, this is your last chance before we kick off the first week of November.

Over four weeks, you’ll join one live call per week where we’ll:
✨ Explore Sandtray themes in-depth — trauma, healing, and more
✨ Look at your caseload together in real time
✨ Talk through what you’re seeing, feeling, and documenting in session
✨ Give you practical feedback to help you grow as a Sandtray therapist

It’s the perfect blend of learning and doing — and every round has filled up fast.

If you’ve ever found yourself thinking,

“I think this might be a theme, but I’m not sure…”
then this is your safe space to figure it out together.

We kick off Tuesday, November 4th at 10:00 AM Central Time, and we’ll meet every Tuesday in November at the same time — November 4, 11, 18, and 25.

Each call runs about 60–75 minutes. You’ll receive the Zoom link and reminders before each session.

If you’ve been waiting to get clearer on what you’re seeing in the tray (and in your clients), this is your chance to do just that — with community, structure, and support.

Purchase here to save your spot! https://tinyurl.com/32jz45ev

10/23/2025

We’ve been getting a few DMs and emails asking about the November Consultation Group, so I wanted to pop in and answer a few questions real quick.

What exactly is it? It’s a four-week virtual consultation group focused entirely on Sandtray themes — what they are, how to recognize them, and how to apply that knowledge to your current caseload so you feel more confident and clear in your sessions.

How does it work? You’ll join one live Zoom call each week throughout November. Each session includes a short educational teaching on that week’s theme topic, real-time consultation for your current clients, and small-group discussion with personalized feedback.

Do I need to bring cases? You can! Or, you can just bring generalized questions!

When does it start? We kick off Tuesday, November 4th at 10:00 AM Central Time, and we’ll meet every Tuesday in November at the same time — November 4, 11, 18, and 25.

Each call runs about 60–75 minutes. You’ll receive the Zoom link and reminders before each session.

If you’ve been waiting to get clearer on what you’re seeing in the tray (and in your clients), this is your chance to do just that — with community, structure, and support.

Can't wait to see you there! Grab your spot before we start: https://tinyurl.com/32jz45ev

P.S. We are closing the group at 12 sign-ups

10/22/2025

Supervision helps you stay compliant.
Our consultation calls help you stay confident.

It’s the difference between:

👉 “I hope I’m doing this right…”
and
👉 “I know what I’m seeing and why.”

And yes, it costs money — but the return isn’t a certificate.
It’s that steady confidence that follows you into every session.
It’s the comfort of finally connecting your instincts to theory.
It’s the clarity that fuels the best version of your work.

Because for seasoned therapists, you’re not paying to prove your skill anymore.
You’re investing to deepen it.

If you’ve ever thought, “I think this might be a trauma theme… but I’m not sure...”

Then our November Consultation Group is where that confidence gets built. ✨ Here’s what’s included:

4 live weekly Zoom calls (one per week in November)

Short educational teaching at the start of each call

Real-time case consultation + Q&A about your caseload

Small-group discussion + live feedback from experienced Sandtray clinicians

We start the first week of November, and space is very limited to keep things personal. Grab your spot before we start: https://tinyurl.com/32jz45ev

Address

2605 Southwest Square
Jonesboro, AR
72401

Telephone

+18707614673

Website

http://www.southernsandtray.com/

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