Copyright 2015 Cherie L. Spehar, LCSW. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
More Playing in the Sand™
Program Description
This program will continue the teaching introduced in Sandtray 1. Participants will learn
more in-depth processing methods, several directive sandtray prompts, and the
“anatomy” of a sandtray.
Program Objectives
Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:
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Participate in opening discussion about experiences of sandtray since initial
training;
Describe the advanced processing methods for sandtray;
List the archetypes and symbols often found in sandtray work;
Discuss sandtray for special populations;
Explain the advanced concepts of Amplification, sub-personality integration,
Interpersonal Work, and Individual Trays via experiential training.
Target Audience
This workshop will be highly beneficial to all mental health practitioners who work with
individuals with a history of trauma. This includes clinical social workers, psychologists,
counselors, psychiatric providers and substance abuse professionals.
Contact Hours
6.0 hours
Program Agenda
9:00 - 10:30 AM
 Reconnection/Connection Activity since Sandtray Part 1
 Facilitated Journal Activity on Therapist Experiences of Sandtray Work since
Sandtray 1
 Small Group Coaching and Supervision
 Large Group Debriefing and Reflection
10:30 - 10:45 AM Break
10:45 - 12 Noon
 Advanced Practice - Directed Trays - When, Where, Why, How?
 Trays for Special Populations
 Sandtray 1 - Experiential - The Journey
1:00 - 2:00 PM Lunch
2 PM - 3:30 PM
 Roles - Creator and Witness
 Introduction to Advanced Ideas of Symbol Work
 Exploration of Advanced Concepts - Placement, Amplification, Sub-Integration,
Individuation
3:30 - 3:45 PM Break
3:45 - 5:00 PM
 Sandtray 2 - Experiential - Personal Practice
 Sensitive Reflection Process and Completion Activity
 Closing Activity - Sensory Based Debrief
5:00 PM Adjourn
Faculty
Cherie L. Spehar, MSW, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Facilitator,
Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor, and Certified Trauma Consultant-Supervisor in
Apex, NC. A clinician since 1994, she has dedicated her life to the well-being and
healing of children, women and families. With her extensive clinical background, her
professional path has found her in longstanding roles such as Executive Director of The
Child Abuse Prevention Center in Raleigh, North Carolina and Training Coordinator and
Developer with the North Carolina State University Social Work Department. Ms. Spehar
can be found at her private practice center, Smiling Spirit Pathways, where she has
developed a haven for consultation, training, child and family therapy, and trauma
services. There, she also develops children’s groups, facilitates workshops related to
resiliency, “trauma parenting”, and women’s wellness and serves as a field instructor for
UNC-CH, School of Social Work. Ms. Spehar is a Certified Trauma ConsultantSupervisor with The National Center for Trauma and Loss in Children (TLC) and has
served hundreds of children and adults with TLC Programs. Additionally, she has
pioneered efforts in her local and statewide school system to bring Trauma-Informed
approaches into the educational setting and provides regular consultation to community
agencies on Trauma-Informed Care. Ms. Spehar also provides presentations, Keynotes,
and trainings locally and nationally on working with traumatized children and adults. She
further specializes in Therapeutic Writing interventions and holds a Certificate of
Advanced Study in this expressive therapy field. She has recently developed a Trauma
Mentorship Program in which she accepts beginner and advanced candidates for
intensive study in the use of trauma-informed interventions and approaches.
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