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

12/29/2025

Dec. 29 always feels like a quiet exhale — the space between what was and what’s coming next.
 A pause long enough to notice what’s working, what’s draining you, and what your future self is asking for.
This is the time to check in with your heart:
  • What do I want more of?  • What needs to be released?  • What habits actually support the life I’m building?

Growth doesn’t require a dramatic reset.

Sometimes it’s just choosing differently — gently, intentionally, and in your own timing.

Here’s to honoring your pace, trusting your clarity, and walking into a new year with more self-compassion than ever.

SandtrayTherapy

12/26/2025

Still in your PJs and soaking up the slow days after Christmas?

Same.

Which makes this the perfect time to pour back into you.

If you’re craving more confidence, clarity, and support in your sandtray work, the Sandtray Suite was created for exactly that. Inside, you’ll find ongoing sandtray training, bite-sized lessons you can actually keep up with, and a supportive community of therapists who get the work you’re doing.

This isn’t about adding more to your plate — it’s about having the right tools, guidance, and examples so your sessions feel grounded and intentional.

Comment MERRY below, and I’ll send you the link. 💛

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas 🤍

To the therapists carrying full caseloads, full hearts, and very tired nervous systems—this is for you.

May today hold fewer expectations, more stillness, and permission to unplug.

Rest is not a reward. It’s a requirement.

We’re so grateful for you.

12/22/2025

This time of year brings out the urge to shop, restock, and refresh, but when it comes to your Sandtray shelves… thoughtful choices make all the difference.

Today I’m sharing one essential miniature for: Adults

Each piece was chosen because it consistently shows up in themes like safety, power, transition, grief, protection, self-concept, and healing.

These aren’t “cute add-ons.” They’re staples — the kind that clientss reach for year after year because they actually work in the tray.

If you’re building your first collection or upgrading your current one, this is the perfect time to gather what you need before the new year begins.

Want the full Must-Have Miniature Guide with categories, symbolism explanations, and a complete shopping list?

Comment SHOPPING and I’ll DM you the link.

Cheers to shelves that support your clients as deeply as you support them. 🤍

SandtrayTherapy

12/19/2025

Day 2 of our 3 Days of Miniatures is here!

This week we’re looking at one key miniature per age range and how each supports core therapeutic themes.

The truth is: not all minis are created equal.

Children, adolescents, and adults each reach for different symbols, and the right pieces can open doors to insight, safety, regulation, and meaning.

That’s why today we’re highlighting a must-have miniature for:
🧠 Adolescents — for identity, power, and agency

The magic of Sandtray isn’t in “collecting all the things.”

It’s in choosing items that invite your clients to go deeper without you having to say a word.

If you want the full guide with categories, suggestions, symbolism, and shopping tips…

Comment SHOPPING, and I’ll send our Must-Have Miniature Guide your way.

It’ll help you shop smarter, not bigger. ✨

SandtrayTherapy

12/17/2025

‘Tis the season to be shopping… for miniatures, that is. 😉✨

If building or refreshing your Sandtray collection is on your end-of-year list, you’re in the right place.

For the next 3 days, I’m breaking down one must-have miniature for each age group:

👶 Children
🧠 Adolescents
🌿 Adults

Because every age uses the tray differently.

So…

Starting with CHIDREN! Listen up. 🔊

Whether you’re brand new to Sandtray or updating a well-loved collection, these posts will walk you through pieces that are clinically useful, developmentally appropriate, and endlessly meaningful in the tray.

Want the full breakdown of what to buy, why it matters, and how to avoid over-shopping?

Comment SHOPPING and I’ll send you our Must-Have Miniature Guide straight to your inbox!

Let’s build your shelves with intention this season. 🤍

12/15/2025

But on a more serious note…

So many therapists start sandtray feeling excited — and then immediately worry they’re “doing it wrong.”

You’re not alone. Truly.
It’s one of the most common fears I hear:

“What if I miss something important?”
“What if I ask the wrong question?”
“What if I interrupt a moment I’m supposed to hold?”
“What if I freeze when it’s time to process?”

And the truth is… none of those worries mean you’re unskilled.

They mean you care.
They mean you want to do this well.
They mean you understand the depth of the work.

Sandtray is a craft. And like all crafts, it isn’t mastered by reading a list of prompts or memorizing a flowchart.

It’s learned through exposure — watching real sessions unfold.
It’s learned through modeling — seeing how seasoned therapists navigate the subtle shifts, the hesitations, the breakthroughs.

It’s learned through repetition — gently building your confidence one session at a time, letting your intuition grow stronger with every tray you witness.

This is hands-on, heart-centered work.

And you deserve resources that make the learning feel less intimidating and more like something you can grow into with clarity and support.

Comment REAL and I’ll DM you the link so you can start watching 5 real, unedited sandtray sessions that walk you through every cue, every moment, every theme.

12/10/2025

One of the biggest shifts therapists experience with sandtray happens when they finally get to see real processing unfold.

You can study techniques, attend trainings, and memorize prompts… but nothing replaces witnessing an actual session moment-by-moment.

Because that’s where the real learning lives:

✨ How a client’s hands slow down when they hit something meaningful
✨ How a therapist adjusts their tone, pacing, or questions
✨ How themes deepen when the right prompt is offered
✨ How silence becomes the most powerful intervention
✨ And how breakthroughs often happen in the smallest, quietest moments

Sometimes, watching those subtle shifts is what gives you the confidence to trust your own instincts in the room.

That’s why we created a resource where you can watch real sandtray work in action.

You’ll get the Processing Like a Pro training replay plus 5 real, unedited sandtray sessions to study at your own pace.

If you want the link, comment REAL and I’ll DM it right to you. 🤍

12/08/2025

Comment: DEEPER

It’s Day 3 of our December Days of Giving — and we’re ending with one of the biggest confidence-builders in sandtray: Processing prompts.

Because this is the part therapists worry about the most:

“What do I say next?”
“What if I lead too much?”
“What if the moment gets deeper and I’m not sure how to follow?”

These 16 Processing Prompts give you a grounded, ethical way to:

✨ Move clients from surface talk to meaningful insight
✨ Deepen themes without overwhelming the client
✨ Honor symbolism without over-interpreting
✨ Stay attuned, curious, and steady during the “big moments”
✨ Support trauma work while keeping the client in the driver’s seat

These prompts will help you feel more confident walking into every tray — especially the sessions where emotions get big fast.

Comment DEEPER and I’ll send the prompt list straight to your inbox.

12/06/2025

Comment: SHORTCUT

Welcome to Day 2 of our December Days of Giving!

Today is for the clinicians who want faster, clearer, more intentional session planning.

Because let’s be honest: There are days where you’re tired, your caseload is full, and your brain just cannot come up with the perfect directive on the spot.

You need a shortcut that still keeps the work ethical, aligned, and clinically strong.

So today’s free gift is one of our most-loved tools: 50 Directives by Diagnosis

Consider it your “don’t overthink it” library for days when your brain is tired but your heart is still in it.

Comment SHORTCUT and I’ll DM your copy right to you. ✨

12/03/2025

Comment: SHOPPING

‘Tis the season for giving… and we’re kicking off Day 1 with something therapists always ask for.

A clear, simple guide to building a sandtray miniature collection that actually works.

If you’ve ever stood in the toy aisle stressed about what to buy… or wondered whether your shelves really have “what you need,” this guide is for you.

Let’s make your shelves intentional, meaningful, and trauma-informed — without the overwhelm.

Comment SHOPPING and I’ll send you the Must-Have Miniature Guide straight to your DMs. 🤍

12/02/2025

New month, last month (of 2025).

My intention for December is simple: slow down, stay present, and finish the year from a place of clarity instead of hurry.

What’s your intention for the month?

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