Sandplay Therapy: A safe creative space for trauma recovery

Mark R Pearson; Helen Wilson

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Sandplay Therapy: A safe creative space for trauma recovery

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Sandplay Therapy: A safe creative space for trauma recovery

Mark R Pearson and Helen Wilson

Australian Counselling Research Journal, Vol.13(1), pp.20-24

2019

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Abstract

Psychology

counselling

expressive therapies

sandplay therapy

trauma

The relational healing space that sandplay therapy generates is discussed as conducive to trauma recovery. The attentive, non-directive role adopted by a sandplay therapist is seen as providing security and creative options for non-threatening trauma expression. Early research literature on a range of applications of sandplay is now considered alongside contemporary understandings of trauma-informed therapy. This provides evidence for supporting trauma survivors through sandplay therapy.

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Title: Sandplay Therapy: A safe creative space for trauma recovery
Authors: Mark R Pearson (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast
Helen Wilson (Author)
Publication details: Australian Counselling Research Journal, Vol.13(1), pp.20-24
Publisher: Australian Counselling Association
Date published: 2019
ISSN: 1832-1135; 1832-1135
Organisation Unit: School of Social Sciences - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Law and Society
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99451465202621
Output Type: Journal article

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