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Friday, September 20th from 9am-4pm
Austin, TX
Connecting Our Worlds Through Cultural Competencies in Sandtray Play Therapy
Presented by
Karen Burke, LPC-S, RPT-S, CCST-AC-T
Karen Burke is a Licensed Professional Counselor working in private practice in Austin, Texas. In addition to being a clinical supervisor, she is a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor and an Advanced Level Certified Clinical Sandtray Therapist & Trainer. She is a cofounder of Texas SandTray Association (TSTA) and currently serves as the Founding Advisor of TSTA.
Karen’s passion for sandtray therapy and the integrity for this modality is far reaching. She has utilized sandtray therapy for almost 25 years and has provided sandtray training to more than a thousand students, interns, and practitioners along the way. She is excited to connect with others who are also passionate about the powerful modality of sandtray therapy. This presentation will explore the importance of exploring one’s own cultural elements in order to invite our clients to feel safe expressing theirs.
The Neuroscience of Sandtray: Enhancing Play Therapy Through Ethical Decision-Making
Presented by
Taylor Vest Coleman, NCC, LPC, CCST
Taylor Vest Coleman has received extensive training through the Texas SandTray Association (TSTA). Taylor has been practicing sandtray therapy since 2018 and works with children, teens, and young adults, utilizing this therapeutic approach to support their mental health and emotional well-being.
This presentation delves into the intersection of neuroscience and play therapy, with a particular focus on sandtray therapy. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of how sandtray therapy works from a neuroscience perspective, exploring the brain's responses and changes during play therapy sessions. The session will emphasize the importance of using neuroscience to inform and guide ethical decisions when working with sandtray clients. Attendees will learn how to apply these insights to enhance their practice, ensuring that their therapeutic interventions are both effective and ethically sound.
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