USING DIGITAL SANDTRAYS IN ONLINE AND IN-PERSON THERAPY

SELF-PACED ONLINE COURSE

This 2 hour, self-paced online training is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of digital sandtrays and their application in both online and in-person therapeutic settings. Includes recorded example therapy sessions.

£35.00 (per person, group discounts available upon request))

12 Lessons

1.5 Hours of Video Content

Course Length: Approx. 2 Hours

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Explain the core principles and applications of digital sandtray therapy in both online and in-person therapeutic settings.

Evaluate the features of nine digital sandtray platforms, comparing accessibility, pricing, and data protection to make informed choices for your practice.

Identify key considerations when selecting digital tools for safe and ethical therapeutic use.

Observe and analyse four recorded example therapy sessions to understand how digital sandtrays are applied in real-world clinical work.

Apply practical strategies and techniques learned from example sessions to your own digital or blended therapy approach.

Use comprehensive lecture materials and reference slides to support continued learning and integration of digital sandtrays into your therapeutic toolkit.

MEET YOUR TRAINER: Ellie Finch

Ellie Finch, MA MBACP (Accred), is a counsellor, clinical supervisor, and neurodiversity-affirming practitioner specialising in therapeutic work with children, young people, and families. Drawing on experience across CAMHS, schools, charities, and private practice, Ellie is a recognised leader in integrating videogames like Minecraft into therapy to improve engagement and accessibility. Through her social venture, PlayMode Academy, she offers structured, ethically grounded training for professionals who want to embed creative digital tools into their practice. Her work is supported by Cambridge Social Ventures and UnLtd, and she was part of a University of Cambridge research team that explored how videogames can help create more inclusive mental health support.

I highly rate this course.

I thoroughly enjoyed this course. It was informative, role play was excellent in sampling what to use and how to use it.
- Tracey Slater
Opened my eyes to so many more opportunities to support the 'hard to reach'

Learning about all the different options and variety of tools available to use either online or in face-to-face sessions offers so many more ways to support children, young people and their families who have previously felt unable to access more 'traditional' therapy. Working as a CYP counsellor, this gives me the tools and skills to help and support children and families who may struggle with EBSA or similar challenges. Thank you so much Ellie!
- Rike J
Very informative course

This was a very informative course and I'm excited to get started with using the online resources!
- Loraine P
This course was excellent and informative

Interesting CPD. This course was excellent and informative. Demonstrations make it real and helped understanding.
- Angela Symes
Great training and new ideas!

I came into this training very interested in digital sandtrays but unsure how I could practically bring this into my therapy practice. This training has given me knowledge and confidence to add this to my toolbox along with some great ideas. I would highly recommended to other therapists.
- Sharon Telfer