Home  Art Therapy Works  Home  Why Art Therapy  Works      Art Therapy      Sandplay Therapy      Puppet Therapy  Personal Therapy for  Adults  Child/Adolescent  Therapy  Workshops & Retreats  Facilities & Location  Links  Contact  Soul Paintings Sandplay Therapy  Sandplay Sandplay is a non-verbal psychotherapy. Using miniatures and figurines, water, and a tray filled with sand, clients create three-dimensional sand scenes. Similar to dreams, sandplay operates on a deeply symbolic level. One of the most basic concepts of sandplay is that each individual has within him or herself the natural ability and strength to heal and grow. Sandplay unlocks that potential, frees creativity, and removes blockages to one's inner development. Sandplay can be especially helpful to those who have reached a plateau or feel they are stuck at some point in verbal therapy. During sessions, clients may talk while working in the sand, if they choose to do so. If they prefer to work in silence, that is just as effective. Sandplay is sometimes used in combination with art therapy. It is also effective for many clients as the main focus of therapy. It all depends on the wishes of the client. The focus of sandplay is on the whole of the process - it is the making of a series of sand trays that extend over a period of time. Ideally, this period is non-limited, with scenes created when the client desires to make one. Verbal sharing takes place following the making of a tray between the therapist and the client and photos of the worked sandtray are filed for later review by the client, if desired. If you would like any more information please contact me.

Jean Beolan Gascoigne - Art Therapy Works - Art Psychotherapist - MSc Art Therapy - Cert. Educational and Therapeutic Application of the Arts - B.A. Hons Fine Art - BTEC Dip. Art Design - Cert. Counselling Art Therapy Works, 15 Collin Heights, Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim, BT38 8NU Tel: 07966 434499 Email: jean@art-therapy-works.com