Next Level Play Therapy: A Podcast for Play Therapy Excellence

How to Use Sand Tray in Family Play Therapy Sessions?


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šŸŒŖļø Family Play Therapy + Sand Tray = Chaos or Connection?


Ever had a family play therapy session turn into a sand-flinging circus? šŸ™ƒ One minute it feels like magic, the next like total mayhem.


The truth is—the sand tray can be one of the most powerful tools for family healing… but only if you know how to guide the process with purpose.


šŸ‘‰ In this week’s episode, I’ll show you how to move from chaos to clarity with 3 practical tips for using sand tray in family play therapy sessions.


✨ Discover how to set the stage so every family member feels included (without power struggles).
 ✨ Learn prompts that turn random sand play into meaningful connection.
 ✨ Find your framework so the sand tray becomes a healing space—not a battlefield.

Don’t miss this chance to level up your family play therapy game—join me live!

Join my free Facebook Community Play and Expressive Arts Therapy Playground.

Check out my free resources for mental health professionals working with children, adolescents, and families who want to integrate play therapy and expressive arts into their clinical work.

I work with individuals and agencies to develop successful strategies and meet the treatment needs of your child and adolescent clients and their families using play therapy & expressive arts.

Contact me to schedule a free 30-minute video call if you're ready to level up your skills

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Next Level Play Therapy: A Podcast for Play Therapy ExcellenceBy Cathi Spooner, LCSW, RPT-S


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