Kornfield, Liana
BRIDGING HEAVEN AND EARTH: A MEDITATION IN BLUE

Journal of Sandplay Therapy, Volume 13, Number 2, 2004

KEY WORDS: sandplay therapy, trauma, clinical example, automobile accident, color, starfish, symbol, blue sandtray, body.

ABSTRACT: This article describes the surfacing and exploration of body memories triggered by an automobile accident within the context of a middle-aged woman’s sandplay process. The author focuses particularly on this woman’s use of the blue tray as an integrative expression of her physical and spiritual experiences, bringing about a union of body and spirit.