Southern Sandtray Institute

Based in Jonesboro, Southern Sandtray Institute is an educational provider focused on sandtray therapy training for therapists. It offers learning for clinicians who want to use sandtray in their work with clients, with instruction designed for both in-person and online practice. The institute supports therapists across disciplines and populations, combining theoretical grounding with real-world application. Training options range from brief inspiration to a full credentialing journey, including preparation for the International Sandtray Therapy Credential. The institute also provides a community for therapists to learn, grow, and connect as they develop their use of the approach. Its founder, Amy Hood, is a therapist, group practice owner, and credential provider who has trained therapists in sandtray therapy for more than a decade.