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How to Use Sand Tray in Family Play Therapy Sessions?

How to Use Sand Tray in Family Play Therapy Sessions?

Update: 2025-11-06
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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!

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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.

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How to Use Sand Tray in Family Play Therapy Sessions?

How to Use Sand Tray in Family Play Therapy Sessions?

Cathi Spooner, LCSW, RPT-S