• Membership
• Constitution of KAST

1. Categories of memberships
There shall be four categories of membership in this organization:
a. Certified Sandplay Therapist
b. Certified Specialist of Sandplay Therapy (designed to complete training required for the certification process of ISST)
c. Certified Analyst of Sandplay Therapy (should acquire the certification of ISST)
d. Certified Supervisor of Sandplay Therapy (designed to complete training required for the certification process of ISST Teaching Member)
All categories of membership and individuals training towards achieving these memberships are required to abide by the KAST Code of Ethics (see Chapter 8 below) and of ISST.

2. Requirements to become a member
Each category of memberships shall meet the membership qualifications which include the following requirements:
(1) Certified Sandplay Therapist
a. Completion of minimum 6 basic courses of Sandplay Therapy:
Introduction to Sandplay Therapy; Analytical Psychology; Developmental Psychology; Sandplay Therapy for Children, Adults, Couples and Families; Psychopathology; Play Therapy; Healthy Family Community.
b. Completion of the qualifying examination for Certified Sandplay Therapist.
c. Providing Sandplay Therpy with at least 6 clients.
d. Presenting at least 6 cases in the presence of KAST Certified Supervisor of Sandplay Therapist.
e. Attending at least 50 case presentations.
f. Submission of case materials on 6 cases: The files should be stored in a USB memory
g. Completion of a least 20 sessions of personal psychotherapeutic Sandplay process with KAST Certified analyst of Sandplay Therapy or Certified Supervisor of Sandplay Therapy.
(2) Certified Specialist of Sandplay Therapy
a. Certified Specialist of Sandplay Therapy should have obtained the status of Certified Sandplay Therapist before applying process for Certified Specialitst of Sandplay Therapy.
b. Certified Sandplay Therapists are eligible to apply for the Certified Specialist of Sandplay Therapy after completion of certification process.
c. Completion of 5 semesters (100 hours) of theoretical courses: Analytical Psychology; Dream Interpretation; Interpretation of Fairytales; Advanced in Sandplay Therapy. Completion of the qualifying examination for Certified Specialists of Sandplay Therapy.
e. Completion of at least 30 hours of individual supervision with Certified Supervisor of Sandplay Therapy and attending at least 80 case presentations after obtaining Certified Sandplay Therapist.
f. Providing a minimum of 30 cases of Sandplay Therapy after obtaining Certified Sandplay Therapist.
g. Presenting a least 4 case studies in the presence of KAST Certified Supervisor of Sandplay Therapist.
h. Submitting the case reports on 30 cases of Sandplay Therapy: The files should be stored in USB memory. The cases should be terminated and at least 5 cases should be more than 25 sessions.
i. Completion of a minimum 20 sessions of personal psychotherapeutic Sandplay process with KAST Certified analyst of Sandplay Therapy or Certified Supervisor of Sandplay Therapy.
j. Members obtained the status of Certified Specialist of Sandplay Therapy may apply for the status of ISST Certified Sandplay Therapist in accordance with the minimum requirements for ISST Membership as outlined in the ISST Rules of the procedure.
(3) Certified Analyst of Sandplay Therapy
a. KAST Board shall recommend candidates for Certified Analyst of Sandplay Therapy who have obtained both the status of Certified Specialist of Sandplay Therapist and a ISST Certified Sandplay Therapist.
b. Completion of at least 8 semesters (200 hours) of theoretical courses included Analytical Psychology, Advanced in Sandplay Therapy and Interpretation of Fairytales, etc. c. Providing personal analysis for Candidates of Sandplay Therapist and Specialist of Sandplay Therapy.
(4) Certified Supervisor of Sandplay Therapy
a. Candidates for Certified Supervisor of Sandplay Therapy shall be recommended by KAST board among those who have obtained both the status of Certified Analyst of Sandplay Therapist and ISST Certified Sandplay Therapist.
b. Completion of at least 10 semesters (250 hours) of theoretical courses included Analytical Psychology, Advanced in Sandplay Therapy and Interpretation of Fairytales.

3. Application process for Memberships
1. Individuals who completed certification process may apply for the qualifying examination to obtain the status of certification. Individuals who passed the qualifying examination should submit the following documents with the stipulated examination fee. Required documents are degree certificates, proof of completion of training, copies of the related certificates of qualification. All materials of cases should be stored at USB memories
2. The qualifying examination holds twice a year.

4. Renewal the Membership
Renewal of membership will require attending the academic conferences of KAST once a year.