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Sat 7 AM–9 PM · Sun 8 AM–4 PM
Two-day experiential training · Newnan, Georgia
Introduction to Sandtray in Play Therapy
Your presenter
Alzi Faubion
MA, LPC, CPCS, RPT-S
- 40+years in community mental health & private practice
- RPT-SRegistered Play Therapist-Supervisor
- 3languages: Portuguese, Spanish & English
Dates
Jan 9–10, 2027
Saturday & Sunday
Time
9 AM – 4 PM
Lunch & breaks included
Location
Newnan, GA
Exact training location provided upon registration.
Continuing education
12 CE hours
Specific to Play TherapyBeginning / Intermediate
Sometimes a sandtray says what words cannotA single miniature placed in the sandA winding pathA bridge left unfinishedA hidden figure tucked beneath the surface
01About the training
When a story is easier to build than to say
There are moments in sandtray when clients create something that captures an experience, emotion, relationship, or story more fully than words ever could.
Sandtray offers opportunities for symbolic expression, creativity, meaning-making, and therapeutic exploration through play.
This two-day experiential training is designed to provide a strong foundation for incorporating sandtray into play therapy practice. Participants will explore the historical roots, theoretical foundations, and clinical applications of sandtray while developing a deeper understanding of therapist presence, symbolic expression, developmental considerations, trauma-informed practice, cultural responsiveness, ethical decision-making, and documentation considerations.
Whether you are just beginning your sandtray journey or seeking a stronger clinical foundation, this training offers a thoughtful introduction to one of the most powerful forms of therapeutic expression available within play therapy.
02Why sandtray?
A space for creativity & exploration
Children often communicate through play long before they can fully express themselves through language.
Sandtray creates opportunities for clients to externalize experiences, represent relationships, explore emotions, and create meaning through symbolic expression.
Within the safety of the therapeutic relationship, the sandtray becomes a space for creativity, curiosity, self-expression, and exploration. Through the use of miniatures, symbols, and sensory engagement, clients can communicate aspects of their internal world in ways that are often difficult to access through conversation alone.
For therapists, sandtray offers a developmentally responsive modality that can support clinical work with children, adolescents, adults, families, and groups across a wide range of presenting concerns.
03Try a tray
Your turn in the sand
- A winding pathPick “Draw a path” and trace through the sand.
- Beneath the surfaceSwitch to “Dig for water” to uncover the blue below.
- A storyDrag the tree, house, bridge, flower and figure to build your own scene.
“Smooth the sand” starts you over.
04How you’ll learn
Two days of experiential learning
01
Discussion
Talk through theory, symbolism, and real clinical questions with colleagues.
02
Demonstration
See sandtray approaches modeled so you know what they look like in the room.
03
Experiential activities
Engage with the sandtray process hands-on, not just in theory.
04
Clinical application
Translate each concept into interventions you can confidently use with clients.
05Curriculum
Training content includes
- Historical foundations of play therapy and sandtray therapy
- Contributions of key pioneers in the development of sandtray
- Distinctions between sandtray therapy and sandplay therapy
- Developmentally responsive sandtray practice
- Creating and organizing a sandtray collection
- Selection and categorization of miniatures
- Symbolic expression and therapist presence
- Directive and non-directive approaches
- Trauma-informed applications of sandtray
- Cultural responsiveness and inclusive practice
- Ethical considerations in sandtray work
- Documentation and clinical decision-making
- Practical integration of sandtray within play therapy practice
06Who should attend
Designed for behavioral health professionals
This training is designed for behavioral health professionals, including:
- Psychologists
- Professional Counselors
- Marriage and Family Therapists
- Clinical Social Workers
- Graduate Students in Mental Health Disciplines
Join us
Sandtray is more than a collection of miniatures and a tray of sand.
It is a language of symbols, story, creativity, and connection.
Join us for two days of experiential learning as we explore the foundations, theory, and practical application of sandtray therapy within play therapy practice.
Training begins in
Your presenter
Meet Alzi Faubion
Founder and Clinical Director of Faubion Therapy Inc., with more than 40 years in community mental health and private practice.
Register$399USD
Meet Alzi Faubion
Alzirene “Alzi” Faubion
MA, LPC, CPCS, RPT-S
40+years of experience
3languages
RPT-Splay therapy supervisor
Credentials
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
- Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor (CPCS)
- Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor (RPT-S)
- Foundational Theraplay Practitioner
- EMDR Certified
- Sandtray Practitioner
Fluent in
- Portuguese
- Spanish
- English
Alzi brings more than 40 years of experience in community mental health and private practice. She holds a master’s degree and is the founder and Clinical Director of Faubion Therapy Inc., serving children, adolescents, adults, and families.
She has a particular passion for helping children through humanistic, non-directive, and play-based approaches. Her experience includes working with children as young as three who have faced trauma, PTSD, sexual abuse, foster care and family transitions, grief and loss, domestic violence, anxiety, behavioral and emotional difficulties, attachment wounds, abandonment, and other complex life experiences.
Alzi is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor (CPCS), and Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor (RPT-S). She is also a Foundational Theraplay Practitioner, is EMDR certified, and is a sandtray practitioner.
Fluent in Portuguese, Spanish, and English, Alzi welcomes individuals and families from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
Her work is grounded in the belief that healing occurs within a safe, accepting therapeutic relationship where clients can express themselves, discover their strengths, and move toward greater emotional well-being.
“Birds fly, fish swim, and children play.”
Venue & schedule
See you in Newnan
January 9–10, 2027 · 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Newnan, Georgia
Register$399USDThe location
Newnan, Georgia
Two days of in-person, experiential learning.
- Dates
- Saturday, January 9 & Sunday, January 10, 2027
- Daily hours
- 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- City
- Newnan, Georgia
- Exact address
- Provided upon registration
Exact training location provided upon registration
Once you register, you’ll receive the full address and location details for the training.
Register$399USD01Schedule
Both days, 9 to 4
Lunch and breaks are built into both days.
02Coming to Newnan for the training?
Are you near the area?
Make the most of your weekend. Grab a bite, then go explore.
Near the area? Try these
Must-try food
Coffee before class, a quick lunch on the square, and a Saturday-night dinner worth lingering over. Tap the heart to build your weekend menu.
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Doba Cafe
Donuts, bakery & boba
Fresh donuts, breakfast sandwiches and bubble tea, a few blocks north of the square.
Trya box of donuts to share with your table
Sat & Sun 6 AM–2 PM
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Town and Country Restaurant
Breakfast & country cooking
A hometown diner for a big Southern breakfast before a full day in the sand.
Trythe corned beef hash
Sat 8 AM–8 PM · Sun 8 AM–3 PM
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Redneck Gourmet
Sandwiches & Southern comfort food
A downtown favorite on the square, with burgers, sandwiches and plenty of comfort food.
Trythe fried green tomatoes
Sat 7 AM–9 PM · Sun closed
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Goldens on the Square
Classic Southern meat-and-sides
Long-standing spot serving Southern plates from a walk-through line. Fast, filling, done.
Tryfried chicken, mac and cheese and a cornbread muffin
Sat closed · Sun 11 AM–8 PM
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Meat N Greet
Craft burgers & hot dogs
Just off the square on Jefferson Street. Bring an appetite.
Trya burger with the Bama fries
Sat 11 AM–10 PM · Sun 11 AM–9 PM
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Dunc’s BBQ Kitchen
Barbecue
Brisket, pulled pork, ribs and catfish, with a patio on Jackson Street.
Trybrisket and the loaded mac and cheese
Sat 11 AM–8 PM · Sun 11 AM–4 PM
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The Bays
Dinner & drinks
Celebrate day one with steaks, cocktails and a seat on the patio downtown.
Trya cocktail on the patio
Sat 4 PM–12 AM · Sun closed
Near the area? Visit these
Must-visit places
History, waterfalls, and a whole town square to wander. Come Friday, stay Sunday, and save everything you want to see.
Downtown
Historic Court Square
Downtown Newnan
Boutiques, cafés, bakeries and ice cream, all around one very walkable square.
Don’t missthe little park and fountains at the end of the square
Open daily
≈ 0.4 mi
Newnan-Coweta History Center & McRitchie-Hollis Museum
History museum
Local history inside a restored 1937 Greek Revival home on Jackson Street.
Don’t missthe grand staircase
Fri 10 AM–4 PM · Sat 10 AM–2 PM
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Coweta County African American Heritage Museum
Heritage museum
Exhibits and artifacts preserving the history of Coweta County’s African American community, beside a historic cemetery.
Don’t missasking the volunteers about a guided tour
Fri & Sat 10 AM–4 PM
≈ 3.6 mi
Brown’s Mill Battlefield Trails
Hiking trails
Wooded loop trails on a Civil War battlefield site, with benches and picnic areas.
Don’t missthe outer loop, about an hour at an easy pace
Daily 7:30 AM–7 PM
≈ 3.2 mi
Newnan LINC Trail
Paved walking & biking trail
A shaded, paved path through the woods. Great for stretching your legs after a day of sitting.
Don’t missthe bridges over the creek
Open daily
≈ 11 mi east
Line Creek Nature Area
Nature trails · Peachtree City
Natural trails along the creek, with picnic spots near the parking area.
Don’t missa wander down to the creek
Daily 7 AM–7 PM
≈ 15 mi north
Cochran Mill Park
Waterfalls & hiking · Chattahoochee Hills
Forest trails and footbridges leading to a series of waterfalls. Worth the drive.
Don’t missall three waterfalls
Open daily
Your Newnan weekend
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Distances are approximate, measured from Newnan’s historic Court Square, not the training site (the exact location is shared upon registration). Hours can change, so check before you go.
Continuing education
CE information
12 Contact Continuing Education Hours Specific to Play Therapy · Beginning / Intermediate
Register$399USDContinuing education information
Participants may earn:
12
Contact Continuing Education Hours Specific to Play Therapy
Instructional level
Beginning / Intermediate
Eligibility
Participants who meet attendance requirements will be eligible to receive 12 Contact Continuing Education Hours Specific to Play Therapy.
Georgia LPCA
This program also qualifies for continuing education credit through the Licensed Professional Counselors Association of Georgia (LPCA).
Association for Play Therapy Approved Provider Statement
Jacqueline Flynn is approved by the Association for Play Therapy to offer continuing education specific to play therapy.
APT Approved Provider 20-628
01Learning objectives
What you’ll be able to do
Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:
- Describethe historical foundations of play therapy and sandtray therapy.
- Differentiatesandtray therapy and sandplay therapy.
- Applyprinciples of the Therapeutic Powers of Play within sandtray practice.
- Demonstratedevelopmentally responsive sandtray interventions.
- Analyzethemes and processes within client sandtray experiences.
- Selectand organize sandtray materials and miniatures intentionally.
- Implementtrauma-informed sandtray practices.
- Demonstrateethical and culturally responsive sandtray practices.
- Applydirective and non-directive approaches appropriately.
- Documentsandtray sessions using objective and ethically sound clinical language.
- Critiquecommon clinical challenges in sandtray practice.
Help & contact
Help & contact
Registration, questions, and frequently asked questions.
Register$399USDScan to register
Registration information
- Website
- www.AlziFaubionLPC.com
- Questions
- contact@alzifaubionlpc.com
- When & where
- January 9–10, 2027 · Newnan, Georgia
- Tuition
- $399 USD
Questions?
Send your questions about registration, continuing education, or the training to:
contact@alzifaubionlpc.comOr visit AlziFaubionLPC.com
01FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Do I need previous sandtray training?
No. This training is designed to provide a strong foundation for clinicians who are new to sandtray while also offering valuable content for practitioners seeking a stronger theoretical and clinical framework.
Is this training experiential?
Yes. Participants will engage in discussion, demonstration, experiential activities, and clinical application throughout the training.
Will I receive continuing education credit?
Participants who meet attendance requirements will be eligible to receive 12 Contact Continuing Education Hours Specific to Play Therapy.
Where is the training located?
The training will be held in Newnan, Georgia. Exact location information will be provided upon registration.
How do I register?
Visit AlziFaubionLPC.com, scan the QR code above, or select Register.