Specialization and Certification

Level 2 training offers both in-person and online options, with the added requirement of supervision for those pursuing online certification. This level deepens the practitioner’s ability to work with specific emotional and psychological challenges. Participants will focus on addressing grief, shame, trauma, anxiety, and depression, as well as working with young children and couples or families. The training emphasizes the importance of these emotional landscapes and their manifestations in the sand tray, providing therapists with strategies to guide clients through these intense emotional experiences.

This level not only sharpens the therapist’s skill in addressing complex emotions but also introduces more advanced techniques tailored to particular client populations. Whether working with individuals or families, the training ensures that practitioners are equipped to handle a wide variety of situations using the sand tray as a therapeutic tool. Completion of all components leads to full NSST Level 2 certification, empowering therapists to confidently address a wide range of emotional and relational challenges.

Upon completion of this level, you will receive the following designation:
Certified Level 2 NSST Practitioner


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