03/11/2025
With so many psychological therapies out there, Sandplay offers possibilities of expressing one's feelings without having to explain difficult situations multiple times. At the same time, an image in the sand allows for the person to start processing their experiences on both body and symbolic level. In turn, it triggers a whole level of psychological resources to become available and active. After all, when given all the right conditions, the human psyche moves towards balance and wholeness.
Apart from the Jungian oriented psychotherapists, the value of symbolic language is hugely misunderstood in psychotherapy by the general public. In reality the use of symbolism not only allows for a much greater ability to communicate and express what is being felt, but also to tap into the healing archetypal and collective realm of the human psyche. This allows for a great understanding of the troubling issues and healing. As a therapist, I see it all the time in my clients' experience. They feel better, more alive and connected to themselves and their goals.
