What Not to Do
We never want to _____ anything in the clients sandtray.
What is touch
The brain is split into two hemispheres, the left and right. The right side is in control of
What is creativity or feelings
When working with children, you want to be sure you have plenty of these types of miniatures
What is animals
These are a sure indicator of someone experiencing anxiety
What are fences
A great phrase to begin the processing of a tray
What is take me on a tour
After the client builds their tray it's important to not name items before they do. (true or false)
What is true
The left hemisphere is control of
What is logic/facts
In our western culture, we tend to be more left brain centered making this shape of tray most used.
What is rectangular
A sure sign of healing is when we see these in the tray
What are bridges
What is taking a deep breath
Sandtray therapists are kinda like tarot card readers. (true or false)
What is false
This part of the brain acts as the "smoke detector"
What is the amygdala
Children are much more likely to dig for miniatures they need making these a handy addition for your space.
What is baskets/containers
We often see these items in aggressive play
What are soldiers
Our smaller kiddos often move miniatures around and tell stories, the therapist will often do this to show the client they are present
What is tracking
It is only appropriate to touch the sand when clients do this
What is invite us to
This part of the brain doesn't fully develop until about age 25
What is the pre-frontal cortex
Sandplay therapy says you must offer these two types of trays
What is wet and dry
This can indicate depression
What are minis lying down
These types of statements are perfect to keep from naming items before our clients do
What are wonderment statements
Wonderment statements are great to use when processing rather than making these
What is assumptions
He is known for his work with the Polyvagal Theory which gave us the knowledge of zones of regulation.
Who is Stephen Porges
Margaret Lowenfeld is the originator of the "world technique" she is pictured in her wonder box using only these
What is blocks
Children often create these types of worlds
What are moving worlds
If you get stuck in processing always do this
What is go back to the body