Play Therapy Across the Lifespan

S2 Episode 12 - Using Sand in Play Therapy

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April 06, 2020 1:00am

45m

In this episode, Dr. Denis delves into sand therapy. Sand therapy can help clients explore subconscious themes, process difficult emotions, ground themselves, and communicate in powerful, non-verbal ways. Dr. Denis offers suggestions for types of sand, containers, and figurines to use when doing sand therapy. This episode’s special guest is Timothy Hollar, who shares a sand tray technique specific for clients who are going through transitions. Rachel’s research segment explores the use of sand therapy with clients who have dementia.