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Dr. Heiko

Training

INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP CONSULTATION FOR RPT/RPT-S CERTIFICATION

Being present, going with the flow, and getting deeper with you as you go are at the heart of my training and clinical practice…

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INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP CONSULTATION FOR ISST/CST/CST-S CERTIFICATION IN SANDPLAY

Certification offered as a Sandplay Practitioner (SP), Member (CST) and Teaching Member (CST-T) with the Sandplay Therapists of America (STA) organization…

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RPT/RPT-S WORKSHOPS & TRAINING

These workshops and Master Classes are for play therapists, licensed counselors, school counselors, social workers, psychologists, and psychiatrists looking to expand their community…

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INDIVIDUAL WORK IN SANDPLAY PROCESS FOR ISST/CST/CST-T CERTIFICATION IN SANDPLAY

My strong personal and professional belief is that in order to work in Sandplay, we must first work in the sand ourselves so we can guide others…

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Publications by
Dr. Roz

The Embodied Brain & Sandtray Therapy

Who Am I?: The Journey of Self-Discovery Heiko, R. L. (2022)

In Grayson, R & Fraser, T. (Eds.), The embodied brain and sandtray therapy: Stories of healing and transformation. NY: Routledge.

Nature-Based Play And Expressive Therapies

Into the Great Forest: Sandplay and Storytelling in Nature Play Therapy Heiko, R. L. (2022)

In Courtney, J. A., Langley, J. L., Wonders, L. L., Heiko, R. & LaPiere, R. (Eds.),Nature-Based play and expressive therapists Interventions for working with children, teens, and families. NY: Routledge.

Latest Posts

Presence, Witnessing and Storytelling

We therapists have the challenge of showing up and staying present with our clients. Ram Dass tenderly phrased the embodiment of that journey alongside others as “we’re all just walking each other home”. Indeed. It’s quite a challenge. Sophie...

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Summer

The shimmering oppressive humidity in North Carolina can stop your breath for a moment when you walk outside. It takes a few moments to adjust, to pause in order to take in the change from air conditioning. Then the air pressure and moisture...

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Associations

World Association of Sand Therapy Professionals

WORLD ASSOCIATION OF SAND THERAPY PROFESSIONALS

Discover more about the purpose and objectives of this association, as well as Dr. Heiko’s motivation for joining this cooperative effort of committed therapists and mental health professionals who utilize sand therapy in their practice.

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Work With
Dr.Heiko
I collaborate with therapists, using Sandplay as a tool to delve into the profound aspects of our profession. It provides a healing environment where both clients and therapists can bring their stories to life. Regularly, I find myself presenting on the importance of symbolic play to international groups of therapists, conducting training on therapeutic presence and bravery, or penning journal articles about case consultation facets. If my work piques your interest or you have inquiries, I eagerly await your contact.