Where Emotions Come to Life Through Augmented Play

ASPT is a breakthrough in child-centered therapy, combining the proven effectiveness of sand play with the engaging potential of augmented technology. Our model is designed to help children express emotions, process trauma, and transform behavior through a playful, interactive, and therapeutically grounded approach.

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iconWhat is ASPT?

Augmented Sand Play Therapy (ASPT) is an expressive play therapy model that enhances traditional sand play techniques with interactive, tech-assisted tools. It provides children with a safe, sensory-rich environment where they can explore their feelings, build stories, and shape behaviors symbolically supported by a child therapist trained in emotional development and child psychology.

Rooted in evidence-based therapeutic frameworks, ASPT is suitable for a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns, from trauma to neurodevelopmental challenges.

ASPT provides a space where children can:

  • Build symbolic stories using digital and physical miniatures
  • Explore internal thoughts and emotions non-verbally
  • Experiment with behavioral choices in a controlled environment
  • Engage their senses in a calming, immersive therapeutic experience

Who Is ASPT For?

  • Children and teens facing emotional or behavioral difficulties
  • Neurodivergent children (e.g., Autism Spectrum, ADHD)
  • Children who have experienced trauma, grief, or separation
  • Children with anxiety, anger issues, or low self-esteem
  • Children struggling with communication, attachment, or adjustment challenges
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iconTherapeutic Framework

At the heart of Augmented Sand Play Therapy (ASPT) lies a thoughtfully integrated therapeutic framework.

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Expressive Play Therapy

Encouraging creative and symbolic emotional expression
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Sandplay Therapy

Utilizing miniature figures and sensory materials for non-verbal storytelling
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Trauma-Informed Practice

Ensuring emotional safety and trust in therapeutic spaces
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Behavioral & Emotional Regulation

Helping children understand and manage their reactions
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Sandplay Therapy

Utilizing miniature figures and sensory materials for non-verbal storytelling
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Find answers to common questions about how ASPT works, who it's for, and how it can support your child’s emotional journey.

Yes. ASPT creates a non-threatening space where your child can explore their inner world safely.
All tools used are designed for therapeutic use and sessions are led by trained professionals.

While all play can be healing, ASPT is structured, intentional, and guided by therapeutic goals. It uses symbolic storytelling, behavior modeling, and emotional reflection within a professional framework.

Children will interact with digital and physical elements in a sand tray, building stories or scenes. The therapist will observe, gently guide, and support the child’s process without forcing conversation.

The number of sessions varies depending on the child’s needs. Some may benefit from short term intervention, while others may need ongoing support.

Parents are often included in the therapeutic process through feedback sessions or parent child sessions, depending on the case. Your involvement helps reinforce growth outside the therapy room.

Yes. By addressing the emotional roots of behavior and improving self-awareness, ASPT often leads to more adaptive behavior at school, home, and in peer relationships.

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Find answers to common questions about how ASPT works, who it's for, and how it can support your child’s emotional journey.

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Ready to Support Your Child’s Emotional Journey?

At ASPT, we believe every child deserves a safe space to explore their emotions, express their inner world, and grow into their best self—through the power of play.

Whether your child is navigating big feelings, behavioral changes, or simply needs a place to be understood, ASPT offers a unique and gentle path forward.

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Take the first step today.

Book an Assessment Session for your child and and let’s work together to nurture healing, resilience, and emotional growth—one playful session at a time.

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