This is a Social Worker’s account of her journey towards Sandplay Therapy. “I started out as a Social Worker in 2009, in a Family Service Centre. My work was with families and I often brought toys along and engaged in play with the children when they were present. The children were relaxed at play and…
In 2013, a small group of friends, comprising of social workers, counsellors and art therapists, went on a “Holding and Being Held” retreat in Fraser’s Hill, Malaysia. Under the care of facilitator Mrs Eunice Stagg, we molded clay, painted, wrote our journals and enjoyed the refreshing atmosphere at this haven. We returned the…
We have prepared an interesting program for this event! Association of Sandplay Therapy (AST) Council members, who are our Trainers and Consultants will come and share about Sandplay Therapy, the elements involved in the process and share case studies to help us “see” some work that clients have done. Locally trained Sandplay therapists from Singapore…
Sandplay Therapy, as a psychotherapeutic tool, has its roots in the work of Margaret Lowenfeld and Jungian therapist Dora Kalff. The theoretical foundation of sandplay therapy is based on the Jungian concepts. The use of a sandbox, a wide range of figures with various potential symbolic representations, and the engagement of a tra ined therapist…