Sandtray Therapy A Practical Manual 4th Edition by Linda Homeyer, Daniel Sweeney 1032117559 9781032117553

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ISBN 10: 1032117567 

ISBN 13: 9781032117560

Author: Linda E. Homeyer, Daniel S. Sweeney

Sandtray Therapy is an essential book for professionals and students interested in incorporating this unique modality into work with clients of all ages. The fourth edition includes important discussion of the neurobiological aspects of trauma and sandtray therapy, further exploration of sandtray therapy in the context of the DSM-5, and a renewed review of the sandtray therapy literature. Readers will find that the book is still replete with handouts, images, examples, and resources. The authors’ six-step protocol guides beginners through a typical session, including room setup, creation and processing of the sandtray, cleanup, post-session documentation, and much more.

Table of contents:

1 Introduction
Storytelling
Developmental Considerations
Sandtray Therapy, Diversity, and Multicultural Issues
A Trauma Intervention
Sandtray Therapy, Play, and Therapeutic Relationship
Sandtray Therapy Defined
Before Moving on…
References

2 Origins and Rationale
Origins
Why Use Sandtray Therapy? A Rationale
Some Final Thoughts
References

3 Sand and the Sand Tray
The Sand
Sand Types and Alternatives
Cleaning the Sand
The Sand Tray
Wet and Dry Sand and Sand Trays
The Color Blue
Virtual Adaptions of Sandtray Therapy
In Closing
References

4 Miniature Figures: A Curated Collection and Display
GuidElines for Selection
Categories
People
Animals
Buildings
Transportation
Vegetation
Fences/Gates/Signs
Natural Items
Fantasy
Spiritual/Mystical
Landscaping and Other Accessories
Household Items
Miscellaneous Items
Arrangement of Miniature Figures
Open-Shelf Arrangement
Baskets or Boxes
Portable Set, Using Boxes
Sources of Miniature Figures
An Initial Set
Basic Sandtray Miniature Set Shopping List
Some Final Thoughts
References

5 Protocol for a Sandtray Therapy Session
Six-Step Protocol for Conducting a Session
Step One: Preparation of Room and Therapist
Preparing the Room
Preparing the Therapist
Step Two: Introduce the Sand Tray and Miniature Figures
Nondirective Prompt
Directive Prompt
Step Three: Creation in the Sandtray
Sandtray Therapist’s Role
The Process and the Product
Step Four: The Post-creation Processing
Therapist Understanding the Sandtray Scene
Visually Observe the Completed Sandtray
Emotionally Observe the Sandtray
Evaluate the Organization of the Tray
Identify the Theme of the Sandtray
Step Five: Sandtray Cleanup
Managing Wet Sand
Step Six: Documenting the Sandtray Therapy Session
Issues to Consider
Age: For What Age Client Is Sandtray Therapy Appropriate?
Timing: When Is a Good Time to Use Sandtray Therapy?
Characteristics: What Type of Client Benefits from Sandtray Therapy?
Some Final Thoughts
References

6 Processing the Sandtray Therapy Session
Who Takes the Lead in the Process Experience?
Using the Metaphor
Dialoguing with the Client While Processing
Exceptions to Staying in the Metaphor
Processing the Session
Where to Begin
Case Example 1
What Is the Title?
Tell Me about It or Take Me on a Tour of Your World.
Leaving the Sandtray Intact
Another Option: Focus Processing
Focus Processing
Case Example 2
What Is the Title of This Scene?
What Is Happening in Here?
Are You in This Scene?
What Has the Most Power in Here?
What Is the Title of This Scene?
What Is Happening in Here?
Another Option: Rearranging
Providing Prompts for the Sandtray Process
Assessing Progress and Readiness for Termination
One Last Comment
References

7 Integrating Sandtray Therapy with a Variety of Approaches and Techniques
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)
“Pain Getting Better” Technique
Solution-Focused Interventions
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Role-Playing
Mindfulness
Traditional Gestalt Techniques
Scaling Questions
Identifying/Processing Cognitive Distortions
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Conclusion
References

8 Group Sandtray Therapy
Why Do Group Sandtray Therapy?
Working with Groups
Group Size
Setting Up Group Space
Working with Individuals in a Group Setting
Group Phases
Theoretical Approaches to Group Sandtray Therapy
Group Sandtray Therapy Techniques
Group Sandtray Therapy Case
Group Sandtray Supervision
The Role of the Group Sandtray Therapist
References

9 Sandtray Therapy with Couples and Families
Sandtray Interventions with Couples
Specific Couple Sandtray Interventions
Specific Family Sandtray Interventions
Couples Case Example
Siblings Case Example
Conclusion
References

10 Sandtray Therapy and Trauma
Benefits of Sandtray Therapy for Traumatized Clients
Neurobiological Effects of Trauma
Impact on Therapeutic Process
Case Study
Goal of Sandtray with Traumatized Clients
References

11 Neurotypical Developmental Indicators and Diagnostic Signs
Neurotypical Developmental Indicators
General Guidelines
Piaget’s Cognitive Developmental Levels
Preoperational – Intuitive Cognitive Stage, Ages 2–7
Concrete Operations Cognitive Stage, Ages 7–11
Formal Operational Cognitive Stage, Ages 11 and Up
Other Studies with Adults: 21–65 Years
Diagnostic Indicators and Signs in the Sandtray
Some Final Thoughts
References

12 Research
Neuroimaging Identifying Brain Activity
Intervention and Treatment Topics
Addictions
Academic and School Topics
Anxiety and Depression
Immigration and Migration
Cultural Considerations
Resilience
Use in Graduate Programs
Clinical Supervision
Multicultural Counselor Training
Group Process in Sandtray Therapy
Some Final Thoughts
References

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