Certified Sandplay Therapy Training Courses

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UK Sandplay Courses, Creative Trauma, Supervision & Expressive Arts Trainings

Jill Carter is the UK’s leading creative trainer for sandplay therapy training courses. All our arts therapy training courses are particularly suitable for counsellors, psychotherapists and play therapists. Other professionals or volunteers in the mental health and education fields are also welcome. In addition, our sandplay, expressive arts, creative trauma and supervision courses can be used as BACP or UKCP Continuing Professional Development.

These expressive therapy courses explain the theories and research behind creativity in counselling, education and mental health environments. They are written and taught by Jill Carter, Emma Steadman and Masha Bennett who have many years experience teaching in this field. There are no more than 10 students in each group, which gives both space to connect with others and to receive practical, individual advice.

All our courses will be offered online during COVID restrictions. After that, we will offer both face to face (when safe to do so) and online courses so you have a choice. New dates added for online intro to sand courses and online trauma courses.

There is an online Diploma in Sandplay October 2021. You must have done our Certificate first. FULL contact us to go on waiting list

The next online sandplay certificate course with spaces is February 2022 . The Sepember 2021 intake is FULL and the waiting list closed.

The next online Introduction to Sandplay is November 20/21st 2021 and March 26/27th 2022

We are running an online introduction Working Creatively with Trauma 9/10th October 2021 and an online Certificate in Working Creatively with Trauma course starting 2nd October 2021.

Dates just added for a Certificate in Creative Counselling Supervision starting 2nd October 2021.

Is our way of working for you?

If you are reading this, you are probably already drawn to the idea of using expressive arts and creativity in your work. So, we can teach you to bring together the magic of play with solid theories and research. This arts therapy training therefore makes an effective and enjoyable way of working with clients of all ages.

You can become a Sandplay Therapist
Our sand tray therapy, expressive arts, trauma and supervision courses can also be used for BACP/UKCP Continuing Professional Development
These courses are especially great if you work with children, adolescents and/or adults.
They will in particular help you as a counsellor, psychotherapist, clinical psychologist, play therapist, wellbeing or mental health practitioner.
These expressive therapy courses will also support you as a professional, during a child therapy training or as a volunteer in an educational /mental health setting, e.g. school, nursery, SEN or CAMHS.
Our students come from different backgrounds, trainings and experience
Most people who come on these arts therapy training courses form part of a growing supportive community
There is therefore ongoing support through private Facebook groups, webinars and connections made with other attendees

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Jill’s sand tray UK courses have improved my work with children and adults enormously. I have therefore gained a deeper understanding of the theories taught. Also, an even deeper understanding of myself through the experiential learning and reflective practice she has encouraged. I highly recommend these courses. Jill is indeed a supportive, knowledgeable and patient tutor.
Louise

Why do these training courses with us?

Jill Emma and Masha have been teaching creative and sand therapy training courses for many years. Our expressive arts, supervision and trauma trainings are also based on the most recent and relevant research. In addition, we draw on our work as child, adolescent, family and adult psychotherapists (Jill and Masha) or play therapist (Emma) & supervisors (all!). Jill and Masha are also EMDR therapists. In fact, hundreds of students have already done our courses. These are the key reasons why they choose us:

Expert, friendly, supportive training
Small groups, which give you plenty of one-to-one attention
Practical, constantly updated research-based advice
Affordable (monthly payment plans available)
Courses take place regularly in London, Essex and Manchester areas as well as online

More than anything, this course taught me to “feel” and to trust my instincts personally and professionally. I am more attuned to my clients’ emotions and experiences because I have allowed myself to feel my own hurt and joy. As a result, I have a deeper, more connected relationship with my clients. So, I am confident that what I am now reflecting back to my clients is their own experience, not mine.
Mubeena

Which course is right for you?

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Three levels of training …

Introduction weekend – firstly, experience creativity and learn basic skills
Certificate – key skills training and also practical advice for qualified practitioners
Diploma – advanced clinical skills with additional concentration on meaning and self care

Course are run in small groups, no more than 10, which gives you plenty of one-to-one attention.

Our Sandplay Therapy Courses, Trauma, Art & Supervision Trainings

Sandplay therapy training courses

Learn how to use sandplay with children, teenagers and adults

Introduction – Booking November 2021
Certificate – February 2022
Diploma – October 2021 FULL contact us for next dates

Overview on Sandplay Therapy Courses

Creative trauma training courses

The only UK courses bringing together trauma models, sandplay and creative arts

Introduction – Booking Oct 2021
Certificate – Booking Oct 2021
Diploma – Contact us for 2022 dates

Overview on Creative Trauma Courses

Research-based creative supervision training

Full modular supervisors training, weekend courses and supervision groups

Training Days – More info & book
Weekend Courses – More info & book
Certificate – Booking for October 2021

Overview on Supervision Courses

Integrative expressive arts training courses

Accessible, innovative ways of using drawing and painting in counselling

Introduction – more info & book
Certificate – More info & book
Diploma – More info & book

Overview on Using Art in Counselling

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Get in touch with Jill or Emma

If you have any questions, the best way to get in touch is to email Jill on jill@jillcarter.co.uk or call on 07932694779

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