Sandtray Therapy is an internationally applied therapy that invites clients to create three-dimensional scenes or stories using miniature figures and objects. Sandtray Therapy is a creative, non-verbal, and expressive approach that can be effective for clients of all ages.
Sandtray Therapy is an evidence-based therapy that promotes psychological work. Utilizing the feeling of the sand and pairing it with chosen objects, this therapeutic technique facilitates the mind's natural capacity for healing. With the trained therapist, the client creates a manifestation of their inner thoughts and conflicts which then allows the opportunity to work through, and resolve, inner conflicts.
This modality is especially effective with children, teens and adults who have difficulty articulating their thoughts into words. The use of sand has the capacity to reduce feelings of anxiety and helps calm the nervous system.
Sandtray therapy can be integrated with other evidence-based therapies such as EMDR, Narrative Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
