Graduate Research Papers
Availability
Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Keywords
Sandplay--Therapeutic use; Play therapy; Child psychotherapy; Recreational therapy;
Abstract
Sandplay therapy, developed by Margaret Lowenfeld, is a technique where children choose miniature objects to place in a sand tray to create a concrete representation of their internal struggles. The counselor's role is to create a safe and protected environment and does not impose personal suggestions or ideas. The counselor can choose to facilitate different types of sandplay with a child: directed, nondirected, static, moving, or interactive. Sandplay therapy offers techniques such as hide and seek, family sand trays, mazes, and self-figures. Sandplay therapy is effective with children in the school setting. Teachers report that students return to class more relaxed, calm, happy, and focused after doing a sand tray (Allan & Berry, 1987). Mental health professionals should consider the limitations of sandplay.
Year of Submission
2007
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Education
Department
Educational Leadership, Counseling, and Postsecondary Education
First Advisor
Linda J. Nebbe
Date Original
2007
Object Description
1 PDF file (19 pages)
Copyright
©2007 Sophie I. Banwarth
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Recommended Citation
Banwarth, Sophie I., "Sandplay with children in the school setting" (2007). Graduate Research Papers. 304.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/grp/304
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