The Healing Power of Sand: Exploring Sandtray Therapy with Emily Like Schuleman, MS, LPCC

“Play is the highest form of research.” – Albert Einstein

Sometimes the smallest figurines carry the heaviest stories. In this engaging seminar, therapist Emily Like Schuleman, MS, LPCC, PMH-C, invites participants into the world of Sandtray Therapy—a creative, hands-on therapeutic approach that taps into deep emotional processing.

Participants will gain a foundational understanding of the history and neuroscience behind Sandtray Therapy, explore how it differs from Sandplay, and learn practical strategies for using this powerful modality with individuals, couples, and families. Whether you’re new to Sandtray or looking to deepen your practice, this training offers both insight and skills you can begin using immediately in your work.

By the end of this seminar, participants will be able to:

• Describe the history of Sandtray Therapy

• Understand how Sandtray activates the brain to support processing

• Distinguish between Sandtray and Sandplay therapy

• Apply Sandtray techniques in clinical practice

Emily Like Schuleman, MS, LPCC, PMH-C, has over a decade of experience working with clients across the lifespan and specializes in trauma-informed treatments, including EMDR and Prolonged Exposure Therapy, as well as postpartum mental health. She has been incorporating Sandtray Therapy into her clinical work since 2018 and has completed training through the Southern Sandtray Institute.

Continuing Education Details:

Earn 3 CE hours, pre-approved by the MN Boards of Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, and Behavioral Health and Therapy for LPCs and LPCCs.

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