Sandtray Play Workshops for Children of All Ages

At Aplomb, we believe in the power of creativity and play to foster emotional growth and well-being. Our Sandtray Play Workshops for Children provide a safe and engaging environment for children to explore their feelings, develop mindfulness, and enhance their emotional intelligence through the unique and therapeutic medium of sandtray play.

What is Sandtray Play?

Sandtray play is a form of expressive therapy that allows children to create miniature worlds in trays of sand using a variety of objects and figures. Through this process, children can symbolically express their inner experiences and emotions, often revealing feelings they may struggle to put into words.

Workshop Benefits for Children:

Our workshops are designed to promote:

• Emotional Expression: Children use objects in the sandtray to tell stories, helping them process complex emotions in a non-verbal and non-threatening way.

• Stress Relief and Relaxation: The tactile experience of working with sand and miniature objects fosters a sense of calm, allowing children to unwind and center themselves.

• Improved Problem-Solving Skills: As children create scenarios and work through them in their sandtray worlds, they develop new ways of thinking and build problem-solving skills.

• Boosted Self-Esteem and Confidence: Through creating and sharing their sandtrays, children gain confidence in their ability to express themselves and be heard by others.

• Enhanced Mindfulness and Focus: Sandtray play encourages children to focus on the present moment, helping them develop mindfulness skills that support mental health.

What to Expect

Each workshop will be guided by Dr. Moore-Hayes who is trained in sandtray therapy techniques. Sessions will include:

Introduction to Sandtray Play: Children will learn the basics of sandtray play, including how to select objects and design their trays.

Creative Playtime: Children will spend time building their own sandtrays, guided by prompts that help them explore emotions and tell stories.

Group Sharing: Each child will have the opportunity to share their creation with the group, encouraging open dialogue and emotional expression in a supportive space.

Mindfulness Activities: The session will end with a mindfulness exercise to help children relax and process their experience. Children will create their own personalized sand tray worlds during the workshop, and will take them home to continue their creative journeys.

Who Can Participate?

Anyone! Our Sandtray Play Workshops are open to children of all ages. Whether your child is dealing with stress, anxiety, or simply looking for a creative outlet, these workshops provide an enriching experience that supports mental and emotional well-being.:

If you're interested in enrolling your child, please fill out the form below to express your interest. We’ll reach out with more details and registration information closer to the start date. Give your child the gift of creativity, mindfulness, and emotional exploration through sandtray play!