REIMAGINING SANDTRAY THERAPY: TOUR THE MINECRAFT SANDTRAY WORLD
FREE SELF-PACED COURSE
Join Ellie Finch and Dan Noble for a free guided tour of the Sandtray Therapy Minecraft World. Discover a new way to connect, play and reflect with children, young people, adults and families using Minecraft.
FREE
1 Hour of Video Content
Course Length: Approx. 1 Hour
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Describe what a digital sandtray is, how it compares to a physical sandtray, and its use within play therapy and other therapeutic approaches
Identify the key items and figures available in the Minecraft Sandtray World, how they can be used to create a scene, and how the sand tray boundary keeps the work contained
Explain how the Minecraft Sandtray World can support non-verbal expression and communication in play therapy and other therapeutic practice
Access the free Minecraft Sandtray World resource and locate the accompanying guide document for use in play therapy and other therapeutic practice
MEET YOUR TRAINER: Ellie Finch
Ellie Finch, MA MBACP (Accred), is a counsellor, clinical supervisor, and neurodiversity-affirming practitioner specialising in therapeutic work with children, young people, and families. Drawing on experience across CAMHS, schools, charities, and private practice, Ellie is a recognised leader in integrating videogames like Minecraft into therapy to improve engagement and accessibility. Through her social venture, PlayMode Academy, she offers structured, ethically grounded training for professionals who want to embed creative digital tools into their practice. Her work is supported by Cambridge Social Ventures and UnLtd, and she was part of a University of Cambridge research team that explored how videogames can help create more inclusive mental health support.
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