ICST Training
Are you ready to expand your mental health
expertise so that you can unlock the
unconscious of your clients without words?
Unlock the Full Potential of Sandtray Therapy:
Overcome Challenges and Elevate Your Practice by
Learning the Magic of Sandtray and becoming a Sandtray Superstar!
Become a Sandtray Superstar!
Unlock the Full Potential of Sandtray Therapy: Overcome Challenges and Elevate Your Practice
Internationally Credentialed Sandtray Therapist (ICST) Training
You became a therapist because you wanted to help others. You opened a practice for freedom and flexibility.
Now, you're stuck at work late every night or at home completing documentation.
You are...
feeling guilty for missing dinners and school events with your kids
doubting your therapy skills because you are so overwhelmed that you cannot give the individualized attention needed to support each client
feeling like you are drowning in responsibilities and failing at each one, alone on the island with no one to support you
But, what if you could change
the way you are feeling?
What if you could...
Build confidence in a modality that heals clients and reduces your stress so that you can enhance your clinical practice while promoting your own well-being.
Gain a supportive community of therapists so that you can have a list of people to contact when feeling challenged or stuck, reducing feelings of isolation and promoting a sense of belonging within the profession.
Find clarity, rediscover joy in your work, and reclaim time for family so that you can show up more fully in all areas of your life, making a greater impact on your clients, your loved ones, and your community.
It's totally possible for you, and sandtray therapy is the answer!
What is sandtray therapy?
Sand tray therapy is a therapeutic technique that uses a tray of sand along with small tools, toys, or figurines to help people express themselves without words. It is a non-threatening and creative way to explore and process thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Sand tray therapy can be used with people of all ages, including children, adolescents, adults, and families.
Here's how sandtray therapy can help transform your practice:
Some Ways Sandtray Therapy Enhances the Client Experience:
For children with anxiety:
• Create scenes that represent fears and worries.
• Work with the therapist to process emotions in a safe space.
For adolescents coping with grief and loss:
• Build sandtray scenes representing their loved one.
• Use the process to express emotions and begin healing.
For adults navigating difficult relationships:
• Depict relationship dynamics through sandtray scenes.
• Gain insights into their role and explore ways to improve relationships.
Enroll In Monarch Mastery's Internationally Credentialed Sandtray Therapist (ICST) Training
What You'll Learn...
Learn the what, why and how behind sandtray therapy so that you can communicate the value to anyone- especially parents!
Gain confidence and capability in knowing the steps to facilitating sandtray in your practice so that you know what to say and when to say it
Add a marketable niche to your practice that reduces overwhelm on the therapist
The ICST Training follows the IAST guidelines.
https://sandtraytherapy.org/icst-and-icst-p-standards/
Training incorporates four levels, all with
Approved IAST Provider – Kim Feeney, ICST-P #008.
"I learned a lot about therapy and about myself from the ICST certification process. I had the chance to learn the theory behind sandtray, why and how it works, and then practice the skills with members of my cohort. I have used these skills with clients of all ages and they love it! I even make my own trays when I want to do a little self-therapy or process a tough day. Our cohort of 8 has stayed in touch and we support each other. In fact, that is how I met Kim. I love her teaching style!!! She is very interactive and you will come away with plenty of new skills. Your career and skills are worth the investment!"
--Dr. Kris Yells, Ph. D., LCSW-S, ICST, CATP
About This Course...
What's Included:
The Complete Training Experience
Private Cohort Facebook Group
2 Meals and Snacks Each Day
Stylish Personalized Tote Bag
Personalized Workbook and Handouts
Journal and Pen
Sandtray Starter Kit
Handmade Wooden Sandtray
25 lbs. Original Jurassic Sand
Miniature Starter Kit
2 Books on Sandtray
Documentation Templates for Sandtray Sessions
6 Months Enrollment in Sandtray Suite Plus
50 hours in-person training (NBCC CEs Available)
15 hours online consultation
What Is ICST?
The ICST training is a complete system to provide you the training needed to facilitate sandtray therapy in your practice.
Have Questions? Email kim@monarchmastery.com
Is This Course Online Or In-Person?
ICST training is taught in a hybrid of in person & online learning, beginning with in-person training for Levels 1 & 2 followed by weekly online meetings to complete 15 hours of case consultation before regathering in-person for Levels 3 & 4 to complete your certification.
Each level is provided in a small workshop format at our beautiful facility in Davenport, Iowa. You’ll get time to rest and get what you need with instruction while allowing you time to connect with the other therapists and work on yourself as well.
Similar to the training I received from Southern Sandtray Institute, you will receive techniques, guides, resources, and a positive life-altering change within yourself! Feel the beauty, brilliance, and healing power of Sandtray while forming a lifetime connection with similar-minded professionals. Breathe it all in and enjoy! Take the leap, come heal and connect with Monarch Mastery Consulting and Training.
By the end of this 6 month training program, you'll not only have a new tool to help your clients, you will also reduce stress and burnout in yourself, while gaining a marketable skill for your practice.
This program is what you’ve been searching for and more!
Have Questions? Email kim@monarchmastery.com
Level 1: Foundations and Applications of Sandtray Play Therapy
This workshop comprehensively introduces sandtray play therapy, covering its history, foundational principles, and practical applications. Participants will explore the differences between sandtray and sand play therapy, learn about the materials needed for effective sandtray work, and develop skills for working with children and adults. The training emphasizes hands-on learning, including role-play scenarios, group activities, and case study analysis to deepen understanding of therapeutic processes. Special attention will be given to recognizing common themes in sandtray therapy, understanding developmental considerations for children and special populations, and exploring non-directive play therapy principles. The workshop also highlights the latest sandtray research, focusing on how sandtray therapy promotes emotional regulation and trauma healing. By the end, participants will feel equipped to incorporate sandtray techniques into individual, group, and family therapy settings.
Agenda:
Level 1 – Day One
8:30-9 | Breakfast and Introductions
9-10:30
• Describe the history of sandtray work in play therapy.
• Differentiate between sandtray therapy and sand play therapy.
• Identify the materials needed for sandtray work, including miniatures, sand, and sand trays.
10:30-10:45 | Break
10:45-12:15 | Sandtray Experiential Learning Activity
12:15-12:45 | Lunch
12:45-2 | Class
• Demonstrate the skills required to process sandtray work with adults and children.
• List 20 directives for sandtray work in play therapy provided by the instructor and generate additional directives based on case examples.
• Discuss the Therapeutic Powers of Play Therapy and its treatment implications within the sand tray.
2-2:15 | Break
2:15-3:30 | Class
• Analyze several case studies of adults and or children to understand the therapeutic sandtray play therapy processes involved in treatment.
• Recognize 10 common themes in sandtray play therapy, including those indicative of mental health concerns and pathways to healing
Level 1 – Day Two
8:30- 9 | Breakfast and Day 1 Recap/Questions
9-10:30 | Class
• Summarize developmental issues that arise in sandtray work with children and other special populations.
• Explain the principles of non-directive play therapy and how they apply to work with children in sandtray therapy.
10:30-10:45 | Break
10:45-12:15 | Sandtray Experiential Learning Activity
12:15-12:45 | Lunch
12:45-2 | Class
• Analyze case studies of children and or adults to identify the therapeutic processes occurring in sandtray play therapy treatment.
• Discuss the importance of cultural humility in sandtray play therapy and identify strategies to create a culturally responsive and inclusive therapeutic environment
2-2:15 | Break
2:15- 3 | Class
• Discuss and analyze the latest brain-informed research on the therapeutic benefits of sandtray in play therapy.
3-3:30
• Engage in a group sandtray activity and apply three methods for incorporating sandtray into group and family therapy settings.
Have Questions? Email kim@monarchmastery.com
Level 2: The Neuroscience of Sandtray Play Therapy
This advanced workshop delves into the neuroscience underpinning sandtray therapy within the play therapy setting. Participants will explore how engaging in sandtray therapy activates neural pathways that support emotional regulation, trauma processing, and brain integration. The training will examine the brain's response to sensory-rich environments, symbolic play, and the relational aspects of sandtray work, offering insights into its profound therapeutic impact. This workshop equips therapists to apply sandtray therapy more effectively with clients across diverse age groups and needs by connecting brain science to practical techniques.
Agenda:
Level 2 – Day One
8:30-9 | Breakfast and Recap/Questions
9-10:30
• Describe the basics of brain structure and explain how these concepts relate to sandtray play therapy.
• Identify the key tenets of interpersonal neurobiology and apply them in a sandtray play therapy context.
10:30-10:45 Break
10:45–12:15 | Case Study Applications
• Analyze case studies to illustrate the integration of neuroscience with sandtray play therapy.
• Explain how different age groups engage in sandtray and play activities from a brain science perspective.
12:15–12:45 | Lunch
12:45–2:00 | Trauma & the Brain
• Discuss the effects of trauma on the brain and examine how these effects influence sandtray play therapy.
• Demonstrate two or more new techniques for explaining brain structure in relation to play and sandtray therapy.
2:00–2:15 | Break
2:15–3:30 | Cultural Considerations
• Examine how cultural factors influence brain development and processing.
• Discuss how these factors should be considered when working within the sandtray play therapy setting.
Level 2 – Day Two
8:30- 9 Breakfast and Day 1 Recap/Questions
9:00–10:30 | Polyvagal Theory in Practice
• Describe Polyvagal Theory and explain its relevance to play and sandtray therapy.
• Interpret sand trays using brain science principles to identify therapeutic patterns and processes.
10:30–10:45 | Break
10:45–12:15 | Memory and Meaning-Making
• Distinguish between implicit and explicit memories and explain their significance in therapy and play.
12:15–12:45 | Lunch
12:45–2:00 | Clinical Skills Development
• Demonstrate key skills to enhance your effectiveness as a clinician/facilitator of sandtray play therapy.
• Apply brain science research principles to inform your practice in sandtray play therapy.
2:00–2:15 | Break
2:15–3:30 | Integration & Application
• Explain how sandtray therapy functions as a form of play therapy from a brain-informed perspective, including the nine integration pathways.
• Practice applying neuroscience concepts directly into sandtray play therapy treatment planning.
Have Questions? Email kim@monarchmastery.com
Level 3: Advanced Sandtray Therapy: Deepening the Therapeutic Process
This advanced workshop explores the transformative power of sandtray therapy within the play therapy setting. Participants will engage in personal sandtray experiences, which will deepen their understanding of how to process and work with clients in the sand. By reflecting on their own personal experiences in the tray, therapists will gain insights that enhance their ability to facilitate deeper, more meaningful work with clients. The workshop emphasizes the importance of personal engagement with the sandtray to deepen the therapeutic process, allowing therapists to better connect with clients and facilitate healing. This experiential approach will provide participants with practical tools to integrate sandtray work into their practice with greater depth and empathy.
Agenda:
Level 3 – Day One
8:30-9 | Breakfast and Recap/Questions
9:00–10:30 | The Brain & Sandtray Framework
• Explain how the brain processes experience through the sandtray and play therapy framework.
• Analyze personal and instructor-provided case studies to identify therapeutic processes.
10:30–10:45 | Break
10:45–12:15 | Case Consultation & Demonstration
• Engage in participant-provided case consultations to discuss sandtray/play therapy approaches.
• Demonstrate personal sandtray work with trainer and peers to enhance therapeutic understanding.
12:15–12:45 | Lunch
12:45–2:00 | Theoretical Approaches
• Evaluate 2–3 different theories regarding methods in sandtray therapy.
• Practice techniques from both the client’s and therapist’s perspectives.
2:00–2:15 | Break
2:15–3:30 | Processing Prompts & Diversity
• Develop and apply 5–6 processing prompts suitable for children and adults.
• Discuss cultural and diversity considerations and identify inclusive strategies for sandtray therapy.
Level 3 – Day Two
8:30-9 | Breakfast and Day 1 Recap/Questions
9:00–10:30 | Live Demonstrations & Analysis
• Analyze live demonstrations of the sandtray play therapy process.
• Critique and discuss demonstrations using clinical tools and sandtray techniques.
10:30–10:45 | Break
10:45–12:15 | Technique Design
• Design 1–2 sandtray therapy techniques grounded in a specific theoretical orientation.
12:15–12:45 | Lunch
12:45–2:00 | Personal Processing & Reflection
• Evaluate and reflect on personal processing skills in sandtray therapy.
• Use group connection to deepen therapeutic processing of client sand trays.
2:00–2:15 | Break
2:15–3:30 | Integration Across Models
• Explain the significance of personal engagement with the sandtray as a tool for therapist effectiveness.
• Discuss strategies for integrating sandtray and play therapy into other therapeutic models.
Have Questions? Email kim@monarchmastery.com
Level 4: Adlerian Sandtray Play Therapy
In two-day class, you learn the fundamentals of sand tray play therapy, the basics of Adlerian theory, and a variety of methods for combining the two. We will explore how to use sand trays to (a) build a relationship with clients; (b) explore clients’ lifestyle patterns; (c) help clients gain insight into their patterns; and (d) make changes in their thoughts, feelings, attitudes, behaviors, and relationships. You will learn how to use Adlerian concepts to help you develop an understanding of clients and build treatment plans for those clients. You will also learn sand tray strategies for consulting with parents and teachers.
Agenda:
Level 4 – Day One
8:30-9 | Breakfast and Recap/Questions
9:00–10:30 | Building Relationships through Sandtray
• Describe how the sandtray play therapy process builds therapeutic relationships.
• Give at least 2 examples of trays that support relationship-building with clients.
10:30–10:45 | Break
10:45–12:15 | Exploring Lifestyle Patterns
• Describe how sandtray play therapy is used to explore lifestyle patterns.
• Give at least 2 examples of lifestyle-pattern trays.
12:15–12:45 | Lunch
12:45–2:00 | Crucial Cs & Personality Priorities in Sandtray
• List and describe 2+ directed trays for exploring Crucial Cs.
• List and describe 2+ directed trays for exploring personality priorities.
2:00–2:15 | Break
2:15–3:30 | Goals of Misbehavior in the Tray
• List and describe 2+ directed trays to explore clients’ goals of misbehavior.
• Discuss Adlerian strategies for reframing misbehavior within play therapy.
Level 4 – Day Two
8:30-9 | Breakfast and Day 1 Recap/Questions
9:00–10:30 | Assets, Strengths, and Family Atmosphere
• List and describe 2+ directed trays to explore clients’ assets and strengths.
• Describe at least 2 directed trays for exploring family atmosphere.
10:30–10:45 | Break
10:45–12:15 | Psychological Birth Order in the Tray
• Describe 2+ directed trays to explore clients’ psychological birth order position.
• Apply birth order concepts in Adlerian sandtray play therapy.
12:15–12:45 | Lunch
12:45–2:00 | Gaining Insight through Adlerian Sandtray
• Explain how Adlerian sandtray therapy helps clients gain insight into lifestyle patterns.
• Provide case examples of sandtrays that promote insight.
2:00–2:15 | Break
2:15–3:30 | Integration & Application
• Practice creating and facilitating Adlerian-directed sandtrays.
• Discuss strategies for consulting with parents/teachers using Adlerian sandtray approaches.
• Reflect on personal and client applications to deepen Adlerian sandtray practice.
Have Questions? Email kim@monarchmastery.com
Cost of Training
Complete Cohort: The Training includes 50-hours of in person training and 15-hours Online Case Consultation!
That’s 65 hours all in one training, providing you with what you need to apply for an International Credential in Sandtray Therapy (plus all the other goodies)!
One Time Payment: $4,000
Ten Monthly Payments: $450
Twenty Bi-Monthly Payments of $225
Student Rate: $3000 or $310/month for 10 months
Levels 1&2 Only:
One Time Payment $1000 or 10 Monthly Payments of $120
Level 1 Only:
One Time Payment $600 or 6 Monthly Payments of $115
Have questions? Email kim@monarchmastery.com
Course Dates
January 26-29, 2026 (Levels 1&2)
June 8-11, 2026 (Levels 1&2)
July 13-16, 2026 (Levels 3&4)
December 7-10, 2026 (Levels 3&4)
Time: 8:30 am- 3:30 pm each day
Location: Butterfly Beginnings Counseling 2515 W Central Park Ave Davenport, IA 52804
The ICST Training follows the IAST guidelines. https://sandtraytherapy.org/icst-and-icst-p-standards/
The Training incorporates four levels, all with Approved IAST Provider – Kim Feeney, ICST-P #008.
Monarch Mastery Consulting and Training has been approved by NBCC as an ApprovedContinuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7494. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Monarch Mastery Consulting and Training is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
Level 1: Introduction to Sandtray Play Therapy (in-person 13 CEs)
Level 2: The Neuroscience of Sandtray Play Therapy (in-person 12 CEs)
Level 3: Advanced Case Consultation and Personal Work in Sandtray Play Therapy (in-person 13 CEs)
Level 4: Adlerian Sandtray Play Therapy (in-person 12 CEs)
15 online case consultation hours with the same provider
Have questions? Email kim@monarchmastery.com
"The skill and knowledge demonstrated by Kim continues to amaze me. She is an
amazing trainer and has created a space for individuals to grow and learn."
--Carmen Jimenez-Pride, LCSW, RPT-S, ICST
Are you seeking a marketable niche to enhance your growing play therapy practice?
Have you invested in books, miniatures, and high-quality sand, only to wonder, "Now what?"
Are you facing challenges when working with specific clients on your caseload?
Do you find it difficult to effectively communicate the value of sandtray therapy to parents?
Are you eager to incorporate more sandtray therapy into your practice but unsure where to begin?
Is the weight of trauma on your caseload pushing you towards burnout?
Your Search For Guidance Ends HERE!
Enroll In Monarch Mastery's Internationally Credentialed Sandtray Therapist (ICST) Training
What You'll Learn...
Learn the what, why and how behind sandtray therapy so that you can communicate it to anyone
Gain confidence and capability in knowing the steps to facilitating sandtray in your practice so that you know what to say and when to say it
Add a marketable niche to your practice that reduces overwhelm on the therapist
The ICST Training follows the IAST guidelines.
https://sandtraytherapy.org/icst-and-icst-p-standards/
Training incorporates four levels, all with Approved IAST Provider – Kim Feeney, ICST-P #008.
APT Approved Provider #22-657
"I learned a lot about therapy and about myself from the ICST certification process. I had the chance to learn the theory behind sandtray, why and how it works, and then practice the skills with members of my cohort. I have used these skills with clients of all ages and they love it! I even make my own trays when I want to do a little self-therapy or process a tough day. Our cohort of 8 has stayed in touch and we support each other. In fact, that is how I met Kim. I love her teaching style!!! She is very interactive and you will come away with plenty of new skills. Your career and skills are worth the investment!"
--Dr. Kris Yells, Ph. D., LCSW-S, ICST, CATP
About This Course...
What Is ICST?
The ICST training is a complete system to provide you the training needed to facilitate sandtray therapy in your practice.
Have Questions? Email kim@monarchmastery.com
Is This Course Online Or In-Person?
ICST training is taught in a hybrid of in person & online learning, beginning with in-person training for Levels 1 & 2 followed by weekly online meetings to complete 15 hours of case consultation before regathering in-person for Levels 3 & 4 to complete your certification.
Each level is provided in a small workshop format at our beautiful facility in Davenport, Iowa. You’ll get time to rest and get what you need with instruction while allowing you time to connect with the other therapists and work on yourself as well.
Similar to the training I received from Southern Sandtray Institute, you will receive techniques, guides, resources, and a positive life-altering change within yourself! Feel the beauty, brilliance, and healing power of Sandtray while forming a lifetime connection with similar-minded professionals. Breathe it all in and enjoy! Take the leap, come heal and connect with Monarch Mastery Consulting and Training.
By the end of this 6 month training program, you'll not only have a new tool to help your clients, you will also reduce stress and burnout in yourself, while gaining a marketable skill for your practice.
This program is what you’ve been searching for and more!
Have Questions? Email kim@monarchmastery.com
Level 1: Introduction To Sand Tray Therapy
This workshop is an introductory class to sandtray work within the play therapy setting. It will cover how to work with both children and adults in sandtray as well as specific methods and techniques.
Key Learning Objectives:
Day 1:
Demonstrate knowledge of the history of sandtray work in play therapy.
Explain the difference between sandtray and sandplay therapy.
Apply a basic understanding of materials needed for this work, such as miniatures, sand, and sandtrays.
Demonstrate and develop skills needed to process sandtray with adults.
List 20 directives for sandtray work in play therapy provided by the instructor and create others when given case examples from the instructor.
Use several case studies of adults and apply an understanding of the process that occurred within the treatment.
List 10 themes in the sandtray, including those which indicate mental health concerns and healing.
Day 2:
Demonstrate an overview of developmental issues that occur within sand tray work with children and other special populations.
Apply a basic understanding of non-directive play therapy as how it relates to working with children in the sandtray.
Understand and experience role play of sandtray work and experience a role play of how this occurs with children and sandtray.
Use several case studies of children and apply an understanding of the process that occurred within the play therapy treatment.
Apply the latest brain-informed research behind the power of sandtray in play therapy.
Create a group sandtray and demonstrate 3 ways that sandtray can be used in a group and family therapy setting.
Have Questions? Email kim@monarchmastery.com
Level 2: The Neuroscience of Sandtray Play Therapy
This workshop is an advanced sandtray therapy class within the play therapy setting. It will cover the brain science behind sandtray therapy and how this relates to working with clients in the sand.
Day 1:
Demonstrate knowledge of the basics of brain structure, especially in how this relates to play therapy.
Apply the tenets of interpersonal neurobiology in a play therapy setting.
Use several case studies in terms of neuroscience integrating with play therapy.
Demonstrate how different ages work in the sand and play from a brain science perspective.
Demonstrate the effect of trauma on the brain and how this affects sandtray therapy.
Apply 2 new techniques to help explain the brain structure to how working in the play and sandtray setting.
Day 2:
Apply the Poly-vagal theory and how this relates to play and sandtray therapy.
Demonstrate to interpret sandtrays based within brain science.
Demonstrate the importance of implicit vs explicit memories within therapy and play.
Demonstrate skills to enhance your work as a facilitator of sandtray therapy.
Apply the tenets of brain science research into your work in the sandtray.
Demonstrate an explanation of how sandtray therapy can be a form of play therapy from a brain-informed method, including the nine pathways of integration.
Have Questions? Email kim@monarchmastery.com
Level 3: Advanced Case Consultation and Personal Work in Sandtray Play Therapy
This class is a two-day advanced class where you will gain further training in sandtray methods used in play therapy. Personal work will be used to practice sandtray techniques. This workshop will be focusing on understanding one’s own journey as a way to further appreciate the client’s world. Participants are encouraged to bring favorite miniatures as well as a journal. Sand trays will be provided.
Day 1:
Recite how the brain works through the sandtray and play therapy process.
Discuss and review several personal case studies as well as those provided by the instructor within the playroom.
Discuss several case consolations provided by participants in the sandtray and play therapy room.
Provide demonstration of personal work in the sandtray with the trainer and participants.
Analyze 2-3 differing theories regarding the use of particular methods of sandtray work in the sand.
Apply techniques in the sandtray and play therapy from both the client and therapist’s perspective.
Identify 5-6 processing prompts appropriate for both children and adults in sandtray play therapy
Day 2:
Analyze a live demonstration of the sandtray process and play therapy with a nonparticipant.
Discuss demonstration using clinical tools learned in the sandtray process the previous day.
Design 1-2 techniques to use in the sandtray therapy process from a particular theoretical orientation.
Assess and critique personal processing skills in the sandtray while in pair exercises.
Explain the importance of personal work within the sandtray as a tool to becoming an effective therapist through experiential exercises.
Discuss how to incorporate sandtray and play therapy into other models of therapy.
Have Questions? Email kim@monarchmastery.com
Level 4: Level Four will be Decided Collectively Based on the Group's Needs
Level Four will be discussed by the group within the Level One Training. It will be primarily based on the needs of the group and chosen by the end of Level Two, with a majority vote. A detailed list of these topics will be presented to the group prior to attending the Level One Training. The trainer is open to receiving suggestions for the group training at this time.
Have Questions? Email kim@monarchmastery.com
Cost of Training
Complete Cohort: The Training includes 50-hours of in person training and 15-hours Online Case Consultation!
That’s 65 hours all in one training, providing you with what you need to apply for an International Credential in Sandtray Therapy (plus all the other goodies)!
One Time Payment: $4,000
Ten Monthly Payments: $450
Twenty Bi-Monthly Payments of $225
Levels 1&2 Only:
One Time Payment $1000 or 10 Monthly Payments of $120
Level 1 Only:
One Time Payment $600 or 6 Monthly Payments of $115
Have questions? Email kim@monarchmastery.com
Course Dates
Levels 1&2:
June 24-28, 2024
Levels 3&4: December 9-13, 2024
Time: 9:00 am- 4:30 pm each day
Location: Butterfly Beginnings Counseling 2515 W Central Park Ave Davenport, IA 52804
The ICST Training follows the IAST guidelines. https://sandtraytherapy.org/icst-and-icst-p-standards/
The Training incorporates four levels, all with Approved IAST Provider – Kim Feeney, ICST-P #008.
APT Approved Provider #22-657
Level 1: Introduction to Sandtray Play Therapy (in-person 13 CEs)
Level 1: Introduction to Sandtray Play Therapy has been approved by NBCC for NBCC credit. MonarchMastery Consulting and Training is solely responsible for all aspects of the program. NBCC Approval No.SP-4087.
Level 2: The Neuroscience of Sandtray Play Therapy (in-person 12 CEs)
Level 3: Advanced Case Consultation and Personal Work in Sandtray Play Therapy (in-person 13 CEs)
Level 4: Advanced sandtray therapy course taught by IAST Approved Provider (in-person 12 CEs)
15 online case consultation hours with the same provider
Have questions? Email kim@monarchmastery.com
Course Bonuses!
"The skill and knowledge demonstrated by Kim continues to amaze me. She is an amazing trainer and has created a space for individuals to grow and learn. --Carmen Jimenez-Pride, LCSW, RPT-S, ICST"
50 hours in-person training
15 hours online consultation
Handmade Wooden Sandtray
25 lbs. Original Jurassic Sand
Miniature Starter Kit
2 Books on Sandtray
Documentation Templates for Sandtray Sessions
6 Months Enrollment in Sandtray Suite Plus
Private Cohort Facebook Group
2 Meals and Snacks Each Day
Stylish Personalized Tote Bag
Personalized Workbook and Handouts
Journal and Pen
A Letter From The Instructor
Dear Burnt out and Struggling Fellow Therapist,
Maybe you’re tired of working in a bubble and not having anyone to bounce ideas off of, or you’re looking to add a powerful evidence-based technique to your toolbox.
I know in my own practice, having sandtray in my therapy room has improved my confidence because I know a technique that speaks to my younger population of clients. Those clients and their parents experience faster and more effective results.
That’s why I’m so excited you’re here! As a fellow mental health professional I’m thrilled you want to add sandtray training to your current practice.
Let's Transform Your Practice & The Lives Of Your Patients!
Sincerely,
Kim Feeney, LISW, RPT
About Kim Feeney
Hi, I’m Kim Feeney, LISW, RPT. I’m pleased to bring my unique balance of experience, expertise, and training to my new training center, Monarch Mastery Consulting and Training and specifically the ICST training. As a sandtray therapist for over 10 years, I can personally speak to the power of utilizing sandtray with clients.
When I attended my ICST training, I was feeling depleted, exhausted, and alone. I had a solo practice working with children and families. My caseload and waiting list was extensive.
Through the magic and science of sandtray and connection with my cohort, I returned to my practice excited, inspired, and capable of implementing this new way of interacting with clients. In addition, I learned more about myself and why I love this work, and even discovered ways to improve and market my business centering around this new technique I had learned.
I now lead a small group practice. I enjoy facilitating sandtray therapy with my clients and helping them to gain insight into their ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving. Knowing the science behind the work has assisted me in conversations with parents, teachers, and other caregivers to validate my work with children.
I have been an ICST-P for the past 4 years. I am presently in the middle of teaching my 3rd cohort. I am looking forward to welcoming you into our ICST community!
Monarch Mastery Consulting and Training provides sandtray training toward the ICST credential. This experiential training is rooted in neuroscience and play therapy theory. We will form connections with a community of therapists while playfully mastering the therapeutic skills of sandtray.
ICST Training is a 6 month certification program taught in an experiential, didactic, & playful group setting.
What Our Students Are Saying...
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"ICST training was transformative. It not only allowed me to use sandtray confidently with clients, it also provided me with the information on how and the why sandtray works. I gained insight into the benefits of sandtray and gained a community of providers that I continue to engage with regularly. Being a part of this community has been exciting as I have seen providers grow and flourish personally and professionally after they completed their ICST certification training. If you're on the fence about ICST training I say go for it it is definitely worth the time and money".
--Kristin Krippa, M.A., LPA, HSP-PA
"There are many reasons why I found this training is valuable: The program is designed to encourage increased awareness related to “self of therapist” by practicing technique in a safe group setting. Actually experiencing what we’re asking clients to do matters when trying to introduce the concepts and the benefits. The group experience learning and sharing one’s own emotions with others creates opportunity to form lasting friendships. I found “my people” in sand tray. There is an extensive support network in which one can be involved to whatever degree needed. The process of obtaining a certificate helps with confidence in abilities as well as signifying completion/legitimacy. Sand tray allows the right(emotion) brain to say what the left(logic) brain cannot. Often a person is not even aware of the connection/meaning the miniatures set in the tray. Telling “the story” also can illuminate new understanding, therefore healing. The training is well rounded, with portions involving polyvagal, brain structure, attachment theory, and how to use techniques with other specific populations. It intense, and well worth it."
--Dr. Margaret Houston, LMFT, ICST
When joining the ICST program you will gain:
- Connection with like-minded therapists
- Capability to facilitate sandtray in your work with clients, knowing the what, why, and how behind sandtray
- Confidence in your ability to help clients with a renewed spirit for the work you do and a deeper understanding of why you do it.
Are you...
Ready to Feel Confident in Your Work?
Committed to Quality Training?
Excited to Integrate more Science and Evidence-Based Techniques?
Willing to Try New Things?
Are you prepared to transform your practice with the addition of sandtray therapy?
Are you ready to up level and provide a deeper experience for your clients while reducing your stress?
Yes? Then this Course is for YOU!
Course Schedule:
January 26-29, 2026 (Levels 1&2)
June 8-11, 2026 (Levels 1&2)
July 13-16, 2026 (Levels 3&4)
December 7-10, 2026 (Levels 3&4)
Time: 8:30 am- 3:30 pm each day
Location: Butterfly Beginnings Counseling 2515 W Central Park Ave Davenport, IA 52804
Target Audience
Licensed mental health professionals (LPC, LMHC, LMFT, LCSW, LISW, Psychologists, etc.) and graduate-level counseling students seeking specialized training in sandtray therapy.
Registration Deadline
Registration is available on a rolling basis until the cohort is full. Once the maximum number of seats has been filled, registration will close automatically.
Completion Requirements
To receive a certificate for each level, participants must:
• Attend all in-person training hours in full.
• Participate in discussions, experiential activities, and sandtray practice.
• Complete assigned readings and reflective journaling.
• Attend online consultation groups (15 hours across all levels).
• Present a minimum of three complete cases during the online consultation groups.
Certificates of Completion
Certificates of completion and CE credit will be issued in person at the end of each level of training, provided all attendance and participation requirements are fulfilled.
ADA Accommodations
Monarch Mastery is committed to accessibility. Please submit accommodation requests at least 30 days before the start of your cohort.
The ICST Training follows the IAST guidelines. https://sandtraytherapy.org/icst-and-icst-p-standards/
The Training incorporates four levels, all with Approved IAST Provider – Kim Feeney, ICST-P #008.
Monarch Mastery Consulting and Training has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7494. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Monarch Mastery Consulting and Training is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
Social Work World, provider # 1234, is approved 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: XX/XX/202X– XX/XX/202X. Social workers completing this program receive 50 continuing education credits.
Cost of Training
Select the plan that best fits your needs.
Complete Cohort:
Includes Levels 1-4 and consultations
Register Today for only
$225+
Everything Included in the Lower Tiers
PLUS...
An additional 25 hours in-person training for a total of 50-hours of in person training
15-hours Online Case Consultation (That’s 65 hours all in one training, providing you with what you need to apply for an International Credential in Sandtray Therapy)
Everything you need to begin practicing sandtray in your practice: A handmade wooden sandtray, miniature starter kit, and high-quality Jurassic Sand
One Time Payment: $4,000 or
(10) Monthly Payments: $450 or
(20) Bi-Monthly Payments of $225
Levels I & II Only
Register Today for only
$120+
Everything Included in Level 1 PLUS...
An Additional 12 hours in-person training
Private Cohort Facebook Group
Journal and Pen
One-Time Payment: $1000 or
10 Monthly Payments of $120
Level I Only
Register Today for only
$115+
13 hours of in-person training
Personalized Workbook and Handouts
2 Meals and Snacks Each Day
One Time Payment: $600 or
(6) Monthly Payments: $115
Cancellation & Refund Policy
• Full refund (minus an administrative fee of $25) for cancellations made at least 30 days before the start of your registered cohort.
• 50% refund (minus administrative fee) for cancellations made between 30 and 7 days before the cohort begins.
• No refund for cancellations made within 7 days of the start date or for nonattendance.
• If the cohort reaches capacity before your registration is processed, you may choose to:
- Transfer to the next available cohort at no additional cost, or
- Receive a full refund.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of the training?
The training is $4000 or ten payments of $450 or twenty payments of $225
January 26-29, 2026 (Levels 1&2)
June 8-11, 2026 (Levels 1&2)
July 13-16, 2026 (Levels 3&4)
December 7-10, 2026 (Levels 3&4)
Time: 8:30 am- 3:30 pm each day
Location: Butterfly Beginnings Counseling 2515 W Central Park Ave Davenport, IA 52804
What are the benefits of having an ICST Credential?
An ICST credential gives you a marketable niche, backed in science that you can explain to parents. You will be listed on the ICST clinician directory, allowing you to stand out as an expert to be referred to.
What type of clients can benefit from sandtray?
Sandtray can be utilized with the littlest of clients, children, teens, and adults. It is an effective intervention for traumas like abuse, neglect, foster and adoptive kids who have been removed from the home due to physical and sexual abuse, food insecurities, neglect due to drug use. It is also effective with everyday adjustments and transitions: new schools, divorce, anxiety, new sibling, grief and loss, or anxiety/depression.
I'm not sure yet. What should I do?
You can email me at kim@monarchmastery.com, or we can schedule a 15-minute call
I'm ready to sign up. What are the next steps?
Click the purple button below to register.
Ready to uplevel your skills and feel confident in the treatment you are providing?
Questions? Email kim@monarchmastery.com
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