Events
Up-coming events in 2026
FEATURED EVENT
Uncovering Mysteries in the Sand – Sandplay Therapy Symposium 2026
4 and 5 August, 9am-5pm – an in-person event
The Parnell Hotel & Conference Centre – 10/20 Gladstone Road, Parnell, Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, Aotearoa New ZealandA two-day Symposium exploring the ways Jungian sandplay therapy heals by creating a bridge between the conscious and the unconscious, connecting body, psyche, ego and the Self. Through case examples, we witness this healing process in the sandtrays of adults and children. An opportunity to discuss the clinical application of sandplay therapy.
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Webinar: Landscapes and Landforms
Considerations of what these natural features may reveal about the psyche as it appears in Jungian sandplay therapy
Description:
In this online webinar, STANZA Teaching Members Jean Parkinson (Auckland, NZ) and Carina Conradie (Hamilton, NZ) will explore the following:
- What are the features of landscapes and landforms in general?
- How does sandplay therapy invite the psyche to create landscapes and landforms?
- Exploring the natural characteristics but mainly the symbolic associations that can be associated with these, by exploring specific landscapes and landforms.
- Looking at sandplay case material to apply learning
- Examine a detailed case study to consolidate learning and gain insights into the therapeutic process.
The webinar is suitable for Registered Psychotherapists,
Arts Therapists, Psychologists, Counsellors, and registered
mental health professionals with a background in clinical practice.CPD Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of the webinar participants will have:
- Identified the difference between various landforms and landscapes for example a desert and a cave.
- A deeper understanding of the symbolic associations of these natural features.
- An awareness of how these features may present itself in sandplay therapy.
- Examined a detailed case study to consolidate learning and gain insights into the therapeutic process.
When Saturday 2 May 2026, 9am–4pm (NZ time)
Facilitators Jean Parkinson and Carina Conradie
Cost $230.00.
Expressions of interest Please email Carina Conradie at carinaconradienz@gmail.com
CLICK HERE to download the brochure
Level 1: Introduction to Symbol Work and Sandplay Therapy
Introductory level – Open to any mental health and or health professional working with clients in a creative way or interested in creative therapies.
Sandplay therapy creates a bridge between the conscious and unconscious. Dora Kalff describes it as a “pathway to the psyche and in the hands of a properly prepared therapist, it is a powerful, invaluable modality”.
This two-day training opportunity is the beginning foundations of a creative expressive therapeutic modality.
Overview of the training
In this introductory training the origins of sand-tray and sandplay as a therapeutic modality and applications for across a wide range of populations will be introduced.
Training will include:
• Differentiation of sand-tray from Sandplay Therapy
• Common applications of sand-tray as a therapy modality
• Understanding various ways that symbol work and sand-tray can be used in assessment, therapy and supervision
• Use of sand-tray for reflective practice and in supervision
• Introduction to Jungian Concepts: Psyche
• Introduction to Jungian Sandplay therapy: sandplay room; collection of figurines; observation.This two-day workshop will provide an opportunity for participants to engage in creating their own directed sand-trays. There is a maximum number of attendees in order to allow small experiential groups, and for all participants to create their own tray and the observers to practice reflective responses.
When 15–16 July 2026, 9am–4pm
Where Kirikiriroa Hamilton, Aotearoa New Zealand (details will follow)
Facilitators Jean Parkinson and Carina Conradie
Cost $470.00. Morning tea included, BYO lunch
Expressions of interest Please email Carina Conradie at carinaconradienz@gmail.com
Registration and payment Please ensure this before 1 July 2026 (Secure your place with FULL PAYMENT). Internet banking preferred. Account details will be supplied when booking.
CLICK HERE to download the brochure.
Level 2: Sandplay Therapy (July)
A psychotherapeutic, long term, insight-oriented therapy based on work of Dora Kalff and the Psychology of CG Jung
Sandplay therapy creates a bridge between the conscious and unconscious. ”Sandplay is a pathway to the psyche…In the hands of a properly prepared therapist, it is a powerful, invaluable modality”. Dora Kalff (1904-1990). “The Sandplay method takes the limited therapeutic possibilities of language into account with great seriousness and offers alternative means of psychic expression” Dr Martin Kalff (2003).
This two-day workshop has been designed specifically for clinicians who are already incorporating Sand Tray as an adjunctive modality in their clinical practice. Pre-requisites are:
- Two-day Introductory training preferably with Jean, Carina or STANZA/ISST teacher
- Qualifications and current practicing certificate in Counselling, Psychology, Psychotherapy or Creative Therapies
- Basic understanding of psychotherapy / depth psychology
- Willingness to engage in regular Sandplay supervision
Overview of the training
This training expands on Level 1: Introduction to Symbol work and Sandplay Therapy. Content includes:
- The theories that differentiate Kalffian Sandplay Therapy, a psychotherapy, from Sand Tray as a modality
- Jungian Foundation: Structure of the psyche and archetypes
- Case studies to illustrate the theories
- Undirected experientials in pairs to implement observational skills
- Co-transference
There is a maximum number of attendees in order to allow experientials, and for all participants to create their own trays and the observers to practice reflective responses.collection of figurines; observation.
When 17–18 July 2026, 9am–4pm
Where Kirikiriroa Hamilton, Aotearoa New Zealand (details will follow)
Facilitators Jean Parkinson and Carina Conradie
Cost $520.00. Morning tea included, BYO lunch
Expressions of interest Please email Carina Conradie at carinaconradienz@gmail.com
Registration and payment Please ensure this before 1 July 2026 (Secure your place with FULL PAYMENT). Internet banking preferred. Account details will be supplied when booking.
CLICK HERE to download the brochure
Level 2: Sandplay Therapy (September)
A psychotherapeutic, long term, insight-oriented therapy based on work of Dora Kalff and the Psychology of CG Jung
Sandplay therapy creates a bridge between the conscious and unconscious. ”Sandplay is a pathway to the psyche…In the hands of a properly prepared therapist, it is a powerful, invaluable modality”. Dora Kalff (1904-1990). “The Sandplay method takes the limited therapeutic possibilities of language into account with great seriousness and offers alternative means of psychic expression” Dr Martin Kalff (2003).
This two-day workshop has been designed specifically for clinicians who are already incorporating Sand Tray as an adjunctive modality in their clinical practice. Pre-requisites are:
- Two-day Introductory training preferably with Jean, Carina or STANZA/ISST teacher
- Qualifications and current practicing certificate in Counselling, Psychology, Psychotherapy or Creative Therapies
- Basic understanding of psychotherapy / depth psychology
- Willingness to engage in regular Sandplay supervision
Overview of the training
This training expands on Level 1: Introduction to Symbol work and Sandplay Therapy. Content includes:
- The theories that differentiate Kalffian Sandplay Therapy, a psychotherapy, from Sand Tray as a modality
- Jungian Foundation: Structure of the psyche and archetypes
- Case studies to illustrate the theories
- Undirected experientials in pairs to implement observational skills
- Co-transference
There is a maximum number of attendees in order to allow experientials, and for all participants to create their own trays and the observers to practice reflective responses.collection of figurines; observation.
When 19–20 September 2026, 9am–4pm
Where Kirikiriroa Hamilton, Aotearoa New Zealand (details will follow)
Facilitators Jean Parkinson and Carina Conradie
Cost $520.00. Morning tea included, BYO lunch
Expressions of interest Please email Carina Conradie at carinaconradienz@gmail.com
Registration and payment Please ensure this before 1 September 2026 (Secure your place with FULL PAYMENT). Internet banking preferred. Account details will be supplied when booking.
CLICK HERE to download the brochure
Group and Individual Supervision
Group and individual supervision opportunities are available on line and face to face.
For HAMILTON and lower NORTH ISLAND (face-to-face & online) contact Carina Conradie – info@sandplayaotearoa.co.nz
For AUCKLAND upper North Island(face-to-face & online) contact Jean Parkinson – info@sandplayaotearoa.co.nz
For other areas – (online only), contact either Carina or Jean – info@sandplayaotearoa.co.nz
For training in areas outside of Hamilton or Auckland, please contact Jean– info@sandplayaotearoa.co.nz.
A Group contract can be negotiated. Variable travel and venue costs would be included in the fee. Contact – info@sandplayaotearoa.co.nz
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