Sandplay Therapy
Is very beneficial for both adults and children. Developed by Dora Kalff, Sandplay is based on the symbolism of the universal unconscious psychology pioneered by Carl Jung and uses toys, figures and objects as tools in a non-verbal therapeutic process. Sandplay or sometimes called sandtray is a safe, yet profound therapy. In the same way that our subconscious mind communicates with our conscious mind via symbols in our dreams, so too does sandplay. The difference is that when we do sandplay we are awake. We can see objectively the physical symbols we have chosen in front of us. We create the landscape in the sand in which we move the symbols around to tell our "story." This can be a deeply moving and revelatory experience. There are three differing styles of sandplay work, each of which has its own virtues. These are:
Sandplay can be a very powerful therapy through which you can to gain deep insight about yourself; which in turn promotes positive therapeutic change in your life. |
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| Below: Examples of some sandplay symbols. | |
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| Below: Examples of actual completed sandtrays - with permission of the clients. | |
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