Taki Reece, S & Ford, C. ALL THE CHILDREN: CAN GROUP SANDPLAY HELP MEET THE GROWING NEED?

Taki Reece, S & Ford, C
ALL THE CHILDREN: CAN GROUP SANDPLAY HELP MEET THE GROWING NEED?

Journal of Sandplay Therapy, Volume 15, Number 2, 2006

Keywords: sandplay groups, children’s groups, medical-model, growing need, Sandplay therapy, training.

Abstract: The authors examine the growing need and challenges of conducting sandplay in a medical-model environment, and provide practical steps for training staff and offering sandplay to groups of 6-10 children. They explain approaches for holding a protected space when working with groups, so the traditional benefits of individual sandplay can be retained, and consider what new benefits may derive from working in a group setting.