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.
2025 Sandtray Summit Online
Friday, April 11, 2025
International Association for Sandtray Therapy has been approved by NBCC as
an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7348. Programs that do
not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. The International
Association for Sandtray Therapy is solely responsible for all aspects of
the programs.
International Association for Sandtray Therapy (IAST), provider #1982, is
approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by
the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education
(ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses
accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period:
4/5/2024 – 4/5/2025. Social workers completing this course receive 3
continuing education credits
Below are trainings hosted by ICST Providers, credentialed by IAST. The ICST Provider is solely responsible for the content of the training they offer. Individual providers sponsor any CEs they may provide for their courses and IAST doe not co-sponsor these under our organizational approvals. Please check with your provider for more details
SANDSCAPES: THE KENTUCKY SANDTRAY INSTITUTE
with
Megan Cinnamon, LPCC-S, ICST-P
Sandscapes: The Kentucky Sandtray Institute is located in lovely Somerset, KY. We proudly provide quality, experiential sandtray training to clinicians ready to transform the way they do therapy. No matter where you are on your journey, we can help get you where you long to be! Check out our website for upcoming trainings or email for more information.
*Contact the Kentucky Sandtray Institute at: megan@sandscapesofky.com
ICST-P #005
MONARCH MASTERY CONSULTING AND TRAINING
with
Kim Feeney, LISW, RPT-S, C-AdPT, ICST-P
Creating connection, capability, and confidence. Kim is willing to travel within the U.S. or internationally to provide training. Email for more information.
*Contact Monarch Mastery Consulting and Training at: kim@monarchmastery.com
ICST-P #008
SOUTHERN SANDTRAY INSTITUTE
with
Amy Flaherty Hood, LPE-I, RPT, ICST-P
Southern Sandtray Institute offers both ICST and ICST-Provider training in our Jonesboro, Arkansas Training Center. Our programs are thoughtful, collaborative, and taught in a small group setting.
*Contact the Southern Sandtray Institute at: support@southernsandtray.com
ICST-P #001
CARIBBEAN SANDTRAY INSTITUTE
with
Nidhi Kirpalani, M.Sc., M.sc, ICST-P
ICST-P #006
At CSI, this is the kind of training that makes you kow you are Wholeheartedly supported with a group of like-minded therapists, have a whole heap of resources, got tons of supervision, and that *You’re Valuable*
*Contact the Caribbean Sandtray Institute at: nidhi@caribbeansandtray.com
PRIDE SANDTRAY INSTITUTE
with
Carmen Jimenez-Pride
*Contact the Pride Sandtray Institute at: carmen@outspokenllc.com
ICST-P #013
PLAYFUL CONNECTIONS SANDTRAY INSTITUTE
with
Bianca Kisselburg, LPC, RPT, ICST-P
ICST-P #004
Now is your time to set the rules. Lead, decide, empower. Do more with a Playful Connections Sandtray Institute Education
*Contact Playful Connections Sandtray Institute at bianca@pcsandtray.com
SANDTRAY TRAINING
with
Kristin Krippa, M.A., LPA, HSP-PA
Integrative training designed to teach you a new skill set that will transform your therapy practice and yourself. Each training is designed to be a relaxing retreat experience in the comfort of our historic building. You will come away from training feeling refreshed and transformed. I provide all 4 levels of training required to be an Internationally Credentialed Sandtray Therapist (ICST)
*Contact Kristin Krippa at: KristinKrippa@NCPsychologist.com
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
HOLISTIC SANDRAY INSTITUTE: Heal the Healer
with
Beth Moore, LPC, RPT, ICST-P
ICST-P #007
healing the whole person in mind, body, spirit through sandtray therapy. holistic sandtray institute (hsi) offers advanced sandtray therapy trainings and integrative healing interventions to mental health professionals.
*Contact Holistic Sandtray Institute at: beth@holisticsandtray.com
Pawsitive Training Center
with
Mary Rottier, LPC, RPT-S, CAAPT-S-I, ICST-P
I am excited to provide high-quality sandtray therapy trainings designed for small, intimate cohorts. Combining my passions for animals and sandtray therapy, I create a unique and engaging learning environment that inspires and supports participants in their professional sandtray journey.
*Contact the Pawsitive Training Center at: mary@pawsitivecounselingcenter.com
ICST-P #012