Sandplay Therapy at the Expressive Arts Summit
Symbolic Use of Sandplay Miniatures for Healing & Transformation
March 28, 2019 10:00 am – 5:30 pm
Jill Kaplan, LMFT
Sarah (Sally) Sugatt, LCSW
Many children, and some adults, build collections of tiny things, objects that they endow with a kind of specialness or magic that they hold sacred. In numerous myths and fairy tales we also encounter the paradoxical power of the miniature object—a ring, stone, amulet, or tiny doll–that guides and protects the story’s hero in making his or her way into the unknown, embarking on a healing quest. This daylong master class provides an overview of the therapeutic use of miniatures, starting with the original form of sandplay based on Jungian theory, other sandtray therapies based on psychodynamic theory and play therapy, and therapeutic exercises featuring miniatures without the use of sand. In addition to this overview, there will be experiential exercises using miniatures and an exploration of symbols, as well as a sandplay case presentation about an adopted boy’s search for his father. The developmental appropriateness of the various exercises and modalities will be noted and discussed in relation to the needs of clients of all ages and diagnoses. No previous knowledge of sandplay is necessary.
Location: 5711 West Century Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, 90045