Combining Sandtray Play Therapy and Animal Assisted Therapy

Join The International Association for Sandtray Therapy and Dr. Mary Rottier on July 26, 2024 from 9:00am-12:00pm CDT

This presentation is an overview of combining Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) and sandtray play therapy. It will give participants the ability to learn more about the field of AAT and how it can be used effectively with sandtray play therapy in helping clients. Participants will learn how animal-client relationships can facilitate sandtray play therapy sessions by improving co-regulation, attachment, empathy development, self esteem,
and acceptance. Play therapy theories, techniques, and interventions specific to sandtray play therapy will be discussed. Ethical issues and dilemmas in sandtray play therapy will be presented along with strategies to address them.

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