Upcoming Trainings
Below are quarterly trainings hosted by IAST. These online trainings are available to everyone, although members of IAST receive a significant discount on registration.
These trainings are part of the mission of IAST to promote quality trainings throughout the world to further the sandtray movement.
Looking through the lens of polyvagal theory: deepening your practice

WITH
Deb Dana, LCSW
June 28th, 2022
8:30 am – 11:30 am CT
3 CE CREDITS
Using the princples of Polyvagal Theory you can help your clients tune into their states and rewrite the stories carried in their autonomic pathways.
* This program is pending approval by the National Association of Social Workers
* “Looking Through the Lens of Polyvagal Theory: Deepening Your Practice” has been approved by NBCC for NBCC credit. International Association for Sandtray Therapy is solely responsible for all aspects of the program. NBCC Approval No. SP-3846.
Regular Sign Up
$125 Regular Rate
*This rate is for individuals who are not current Members of the International Association of Sandtray Therapy (IAST.)
IAST Member Special
$20 Special Rate for IAST Members
*IMPORTANT: Do not use this rate unless you are a current IAST Member. Your fee may be refunded and you may lose your spot if you are not a current IAST Member and you use this special rate.
Not a member but want the special rate? Click here to join the International Association of Sandtray Therapy!
Below are trainings hosted by ICST Providers, credentialed by IAST. The ICST Provider is solely responsible for the content of the training they offer.
Canadian sandtray institute training
with
Donna Mirus, R.N., ICST-P
Providing high-quality training within small groups. This experiential training is like no other. At the Canadian Sandtray Institute, we value your skill level from beginner to advanced and will be with you every step of the way.
*Contact the Canadian Sandtray Institute at: office@canadiansandtrayinstitute.ca
Caribbean sandtray institute
WITH
Nidhi Kirpalani, M.Sc., M.sc ICST-P
FORT LAUDERDALE/MIAMI, FL
March 30th – April 3rd, 2022 (LEVEL 1 & 2)
November 2nd – 6th, 2022 (LEVEL 3 & 4)
TRAININGS IN EACH COUNTRY INCLUDE
- 50 hours of in person training
- 15+ hours of online training
- 6 months in the Sandtray Suite
- Therapy Books
- Wooden Sandtray
- Personalized items
- Miniatures
- and much more!
*Dates for Trinidad & Tobago; South Africa; Peru; UK ; Australia are TBA: Pending Covid Restrictions.
*Stay Tuned for Dates on: Level 4 : Positive Psychology in the Sandtray. A 2-day training for persons who are already ICST Trained!
*Contact the Caribbean Sandtray Institute at: nidhi@caribbeansandtray.com with questions or if you want to host a training in your hometown.
PLAYFUL CONNECTIONS SANDTRAY INSTITUTE
with
Bianca Kisselburg, LPC, RPT, ICST-P
TEXARKANA, TX
March 30th – April 3, 2022 (LEVEL 1 & 2)
September 28th – October 2nd, 2022 (LEVEL 3 & 4)
HOLISTIC SANDTRAY INSTITUTE: Heal the healer
WITH
Beth Moore, LPC, RPT, ICST-P
LAFAYETTE, LA
June 6th – 10th, 2022 (LEVEL 1 & 2)
June 5th – 9th, 2023 (LEVEL 3 & 4)
*Contact Beth Moore: beth@holisticsandtray.com
*www.holisticsandtray.com
Southern Sandtray Institute ICST-P TRAININGS
with
Amy Flaherty
Cohort 1
April 20th – 24th, 2022
November 9th – 13th, 2022
Cohort 2
May 18th – 22nd, 2022
November 30th – December 4th, 2022
Southern sandtray institute: internationally credentialed sandtray therapist (ICST)
WITH
Amy Flaherty
The ICST program is thoughtful, hands-on, collaborative and taught in a small group setting.