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: 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. 2