sandtray
Choosing miniature objects that represent all aspects of life,
your inner world becomes visible through the picture you display within the sandtray. It gives us something tangible to look at and do something concrete with.
Each object or symbol, has different meaning, which also varies for different people. This symbolic language frees us up to see things in different ways, to move things around.
We can see what is underlying the situation or current emotions being experienced, providing insight and understanding.
We find solutions, move forward or move on
Children especially gravitate to this tool, as they often do not have the range of verbal skills or life experience to talk about it.
However this is just as relevant to teenagers and adults alike, where ‘behind the scenes' isn’t so obvious as we become masters of ‘carrying on’.
Sandplay supports children’s psyche to move through developmental stages, supports centering and focus, increases verbal expression and emotional awareness, to name a few.
For adults, life situations and emotions are navigated to bring clarity, healing and enhance decision making. For trauma, it is a safe way to work without the risk of retraumatisation, bringing tangible relief. You can say as much or as little as you like, or remain silent. The healing still continues.