Humanistic Sandtray Therapy Institute

Providing training, supervision, and consultation in Humanistic Sandtray Therapy that leads to certification as a Certified Humanistic Sandtray Therapist.

Humanistic Sandtray Therapy Institute

Learn Sandtray Therapy from a Humanistic Perspective and Enhance Your Psychotherapy Practice.

What You’ll Learn from Our Sandtray Trainings

01

Theoretical and Philosophical Foundations

We will focus on the “why” behind humanistic sandtray therapy so that you understand the rationale behind what we do in this method.

02

Facilitative Skills

You’ll learn practical skills that you will be able to immediately apply in your sandtray work with clients.

03

Process Skills

Process components of humanistic sandtray allows you to reach incredible emotional depth with clients in order to promote optimal change and growth.

04

Awareness

You’ll learn how to tap into the power of here-and-now awareness in your work with clients.

05

Application to Diverse Clients

Humanistic sandtray therapy can be used with so many different clients from diverse backgrounds, abilities, and developmental levels.

06

Personal Growth

Maybe one of the most important outcomes for practitioners as a result of our trainings is personal growth.

About the Humanistic Sandtray Therapy Institute and Its Founder

Learn more about Ryan D. Foster, PhD, LPC-S, CHST and his approach to sandtray therapy.

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We provide humanistic sandtray therapy training, supervision, and consultation to improve your expressive arts counseling with clients.

Expert group and individual training

Individualized sandtray supervision and consultation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Humanistic Sandtray Therapy?

Humanistic Sandtray Therapy is “a dynamic, experiential philosophical approach to sandtray therapy grounded in a synthesis of person-centered and gestalt theories in which the power of the here-and-now is harnessed to invite clients into increased awareness and paradoxical change” (Foster, in press).

Where do you offer your trainings?

We offer Humanistic Sandtray Therapy training in person only at a private practice setting in Fort Worth, Texas. However, for non-profits, agencies, or groups who want to train a team of practitioners, there is a possibility to travel to your location across the United States or internationally. Reach out via the contact form to discuss options.

How can I schedule a sandtray therapy consultation or supervision?

To schedule a Humanistic Sandtray Therapy consultation, you can fill out the contact form available on our website.

What is the basic structure of your Certified Humanistic Sandtray Therapy credential?

To become credentialed as a Certified Humanistic Sandtray Therapist (CHST), you must attend a Level I and Level II/Advanced training, demonstrate marked progression during 6 individual sandtray supervision sessions, and have full licensure as a mental health practitioner in your state of practice.

What other services do you offer?

Ryan D. Foster, PhD, LPC-S, CHST offers individual counseling to adults including sandtray therapy!

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Humanistic Sandtray Therapy Institute

3509 Hulen St
Suite 151, Building II
Fort Worth, TX 76107

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