Sandplay: Silent Workshop of the Psyche

by Kay Bradway

Sandplay is a growing field of interest for Jungian and other psychotherapists. Sandplay - Silent Workshop of the Psyche by Kay Bradway and Barbara McCoard, provides an introduction to sandplay as well as extensive new material for those already using this form of therapy.

Based on the authors' wide-ranging clinical work, it

in-depth sandplay case historiesmaterial from a wide range of adults and childrenover 90 illustrations in black and white and colourdetailed notes on interpretation of sand traysan examination of symbols and concepts used in sandplay.Clearly written and soundly based in theory, this book provides historical background for understanding sandplay as well as helpful discussion of how it works in a clinical context.

Kay Bradway and Barbara McCoard bring their indispensable personal experience to the subject to stress the healing potential of sandplay. They also reflect on the nature of a therapy where the psyche works largely in silence.

Genres: Psychology

253 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 2, 1997

Reviews

[Evie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good primer on sandplay technique. Gives some history of the Sandplay Therapy Association and, more importantly, distinguishes between sandplay and sandtray therapy, the latter facilitating the expression of the psyche which the therapist can then use for therapy, and the former being active imagination, the actual experience of the psyche within the context of the sand tray. The case studies and pictures were informative and helpful, introducing sandplay figures that I never considered including in my collection.