Beyond the Miniatures: Culturally Responsive Sand Tray in the Playroom Non-Contact Webinar 8.8.26

Presenter: Kira Collins, MSW, LCSW, Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor™ 

Session date: August 8th, 2026 

Session time: 9:00 am-1:15 pm CST 

CEs: 3 APT Non-Contact CEs 

Session description:

Sand tray therapy is a play-based intervention that can be used with diverse populations, therefore it is important that play therapists are exhibiting cultural inclusivity in its implementation. This webinar will explore the importance of cultural inclusivity in sand tray miniatures, as well as important sensory considerations when working with neurodiverse clients. Participants will engage in discussions around their own sand tray sets and set up in the playroom while leaving with a plan to increase cultural awareness throughout their play therapy sessions. Experiential learning will also aid participants in promoting social justice and advocacy in sand tray group play therapy sessions. Important cultural considerations when implementing sand tray in family play therapy sessions will also be considered. 

Learning objectives: 

1. Identify diverse sand tray miniatures to create culturally inclusive playrooms
2. Discuss cultural considerations in sand tray set up in the playroom 
3. Analyze sand tray prompts to promote cultural pride in marginalized populations 

Agenda:

• 9:00 am-10:30 am Lecture & experiential learning 
• 10:30 am-10:40 am Break 
• 10:40 am-12:10 pm Lecture & experiential learning 
• 12:10 pm-12:20 pm Break 
• 12:20 pm-1:00 pm Lecture & experiential learning 
• 1:00 pm- 1:15 pm Q & A and wrap-up