"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 is a gentle, non-verbal form of therapy that uses miniature figures and symbols placed in a tray of sand to create scenes that reflect your inner world. As you work with the sand and figures, feelings and images from deep within can naturally surface, offering a safe way for the unconscious and conscious mind to meet and integrate. This process often becomes a powerful foundation for healing, growth, and transformation.
Research in neuroscience shows that many of our emotional memories—especially those connected to trauma—are stored in the non-verbal part of the brain, alongside images, sensations, and emotions. Because Sandplay works through symbols and imagery rather than words, it provides a unique way to access and process these experiences, allowing for release and new understanding.
Sandplay is valuable for children, teens, and adults alike. Sometimes the hardest emotions to put into words can be expressed freely through the sand. In this creative and non-threatening space, you’re invited to explore, play, and tell your story in your own way. Your sand creations are never “analyzed” or interpreted by the therapist—my role is simply to hold a safe, supportive environment while you discover your own inner wisdom.
Many people find that Sandplay not only supports deep healing but also brings moments of joy, imagination, and freedom in the process.
"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 is a gentle, non-verbal form of therapy that uses miniature figures and symbols placed in a tray of sand to create scenes that reflect your inner world. As you work with the sand and figures, feelings and images from deep within can naturally surface, offering a safe way for the unconscious and conscious mind to meet and integrate. This process often becomes a powerful foundation for healing, growth, and transformation.
Research in neuroscience shows that many of our emotional memories—especially those connected to trauma—are stored in the non-verbal part of the brain, alongside images, sensations, and emotions. Because Sandplay works through symbols and imagery rather than words, it provides a unique way to access and process these experiences, allowing for release and new understanding.
Sandplay is valuable for children, teens, and adults alike. Sometimes the hardest emotions to put into words can be expressed freely through the sand. In this creative and non-threatening space, you’re invited to explore, play, and tell your story in your own way. Your sand creations are never “analyzed” or interpreted by the therapist—my role is simply to hold a safe, supportive environment while you discover your own inner wisdom.
Many people find that Sandplay not only supports deep healing but also brings moments of joy, imagination, and freedom in the process.
"Healing takes place in the free and protected space" Dora Kalff
For more information visit Sandplay Therapists of America website: http://www.sandplay.org/
