How do I find trainings in Levels 1-4?

Our approved trainers are invited to advertise their courses on our trainings page here.  We also keep a current list of our approved trainers here, and you may contact them directly to inquire about any trainings they may be offering.  

 

 

Can you clarify the acronyms?

Certified Clinical Sandtray Therapist (CCST) is a certification intended for licensed mental health professionals who have competed levels 1-4 of sandtray training. The School-Based Certification in Sandtray Therapy (SB-CST) requires the same level of training but is intended for mental health workers in the schools.

 

If there is an "AC" added to the end of CCST or SB-CST, this indicates an advanced level of certification (CCST-AC, SB-CST-AC) and is used for those who have completed levels 1-10 of sandtray training along with the advanced requirements. 

 

If there is a "T" added to the end of CCST or SB-CST, this indicates the level of trainer status (CCST-T, SB-CST-T) and is used for those who have completed the requirements for becoming a trainer.

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What are all the levels?

• Level One: Basic Tools & Methods for Experiencing Sandtray 

• Level Two: Basic Clinical Skills of Witnessing Sandtray Work in Play Therapy 

• Level Three: Symbolic & Cultural Integration of Sandtray and Play Therapy 

• Level Four: Advanced Clinical Skills in Sandtray Play Therapy 

• Level Five: The Unique Process of Group Sandtray & Play Therapy

• Level Six: Children & Adolescents in Sandtray and Play Therapy

• Level Seven: Exploring the Adult Experience in Sandtray Play Therapy

• Level Eight: Utilizing Sandtray Play Therapy with Families & Couples

• Level Nine: The Use of Sandtray Play Therapy in Identifying and Processing Trauma

• Level Ten: Processing Grief Using Sandtray Play Therapy

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Am I allowed to complete Levels 1-4 while I'm still an intern/associate?

Yes, you may begin to train before you are fully licensed and those levels will count toward your certification, once your licensing process is complete. In the meantime, you may describe yourself as "trained in sandtray therapy." 

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If you have questions or would like to explore the details of becoming certified in Clinical Sandtray Therapy™, please visit the GCCST website.