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Working with Dementia in the Sand

Unique 1-day workshop with Ann O'Sullivan on 9th August 2026

A special opportunity to learn from Ann O'Sullivan, AST registered Sandplay Therapist who has been using sand with people with dementia for the last 5+ years. 

Journeying in the Moment with Ann O'Sullivan

Working with Dementia in the Sand

A unique 1-day CPD workshop with Ann O'Sullivan at The Sand & Sound Centre, Greater Manchester


Date: Sunday 9th August 2026


Times: 9.30am for 10am start, finish 5pm, with 1 hr for lunch


This workshop will offer a unique insight into the world of Dementia and will emphasise the vital role that Sandplay Therapy holds for people living with Dementia. An opportunity not to be missed!


Pre-requisites: This workshop is for qualified therapists/ counsellors with at least some sandplay or sandtray therapy experience and training (minimum 2-day basic training or equivalent)


Course content:

  • Sharing case studies/research and Ann's own experience.
  • Gaining insights into what it is like for someone living with dementia.
  • Exploring cognitive and sensory exercises in the sand.
  • Information of the different stages of dementia etc
  • Practicalities of working in a dementia environment


About your tutor:
Ann O'Sullivan is a creative psychotherapist, Sandplay Therapist and a Dementia awareness trainer. She has been offering sandplay therapy in a residential setting to people living with Dementia for 5+ years. You can find out more about Ann and her work through her website, Journeying in the Moment.


Venue: The Sand & Sound Centre, Digital House, 35 Ridling Lane, Hyde, Greater Manchester SK14 1NP


Cost: £125 (£45 deposit reserves your place)


Booking: please complete the booking form at the bottom of  this page - if accepted, deposit payment details will be emailed to you.


For enquiries about the course content and suitability, please contact the trainer Ann O'Sullivan anncatherineosullivan@gmail.com


For enquiries about the venue and travel please contact the host Masha Bennett masha@practicalhappiness.co.uk


Feeback from participants

'Highly enriching'

'Highly enriching'

'Highly enriching'

'Working with Dementia has been a highly enriching and insightful course. The training effectively enhanced my understanding to foster better support for individuals with dementia, including my mother.'

'Generous'

'Highly enriching'

'Highly enriching'

'Ann is a down to earth and warm trainer. She is so generous with her knowledge and resources and made the day feel accessible and open' 

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