"Often the hands know how to solve a riddle with which
the intellect has wrestled in vain."
-C.G. Jung
Dora Kalff, a Jungian therapist, developed Sandplay Therapy in Switzerland during the 1950s and '60s. Her work was influenced by her studies at the C.G. Jung Institute in Zurich, Tibetan Buddhism, and her time with Margaret Lowenfeld in England. Sandplay is a non-verbal therapeutic process rooted in the psychology of Carl Jung.
Sandplay Therapy
Sandplay is a non-verbal therapeutic modality in which miniature objects and symbols are placed in a tray of sand to create scenes that reflect your inner world. As these miniatures are arranged, unconscious feelings surface, and inner images become visible. It is one of the few therapeutic approaches that allow the unconscious and conscious mind to integrate in a safe and protected space. This newfound awareness serves as a foundation for psychological transformation and personal growth.
Neurobiological research indicates that emotional memories and traumatic sensory experiences are stored in the limbic system and the right hemisphere of the brain, alongside non-verbal, sensory experiences such as images, bodily sensations, and emotions. Expressive therapies like Sandplay are effective in accessing unconscious content stored in the limbic system and bringing it into conscious awareness, where it can be reprocessed and resolved.
Sandplay is a valuable tool for working with children, teens, and adults. Emotional issues that may be difficult to verbalize can be expressed through the sand. By creating sandtrays, individuals can explore deeper emotional concerns and facilitate change in the process. The sand provides a playful, non-threatening environment for self-exploration and connection. It’s important for adults and adolescents to understand that their sandtray work will not be interpreted by the therapist, who serves only as a guide to facilitate the process. Many people find great joy in this modality, as it allows them the freedom to create and tell stories in a safe and supportive environment.
"Healing takes place in the free and protected space" Dora Kalff
For more information visit Sandplay Therapists of America website: http://www.sandplay.org/
the intellect has wrestled in vain."
-C.G. Jung
Dora Kalff, a Jungian therapist, developed Sandplay Therapy in Switzerland during the 1950s and '60s. Her work was influenced by her studies at the C.G. Jung Institute in Zurich, Tibetan Buddhism, and her time with Margaret Lowenfeld in England. Sandplay is a non-verbal therapeutic process rooted in the psychology of Carl Jung.
Sandplay Therapy
Sandplay is a non-verbal therapeutic modality in which miniature objects and symbols are placed in a tray of sand to create scenes that reflect your inner world. As these miniatures are arranged, unconscious feelings surface, and inner images become visible. It is one of the few therapeutic approaches that allow the unconscious and conscious mind to integrate in a safe and protected space. This newfound awareness serves as a foundation for psychological transformation and personal growth.
Neurobiological research indicates that emotional memories and traumatic sensory experiences are stored in the limbic system and the right hemisphere of the brain, alongside non-verbal, sensory experiences such as images, bodily sensations, and emotions. Expressive therapies like Sandplay are effective in accessing unconscious content stored in the limbic system and bringing it into conscious awareness, where it can be reprocessed and resolved.
Sandplay is a valuable tool for working with children, teens, and adults. Emotional issues that may be difficult to verbalize can be expressed through the sand. By creating sandtrays, individuals can explore deeper emotional concerns and facilitate change in the process. The sand provides a playful, non-threatening environment for self-exploration and connection. It’s important for adults and adolescents to understand that their sandtray work will not be interpreted by the therapist, who serves only as a guide to facilitate the process. Many people find great joy in this modality, as it allows them the freedom to create and tell stories in a safe and supportive environment.
"Healing takes place in the free and protected space" Dora Kalff
For more information visit Sandplay Therapists of America website: http://www.sandplay.org/