Sachiko Taki-Reece, EdD, MFT, JA, CST-T
Journal of Sandplay Therapy
Volume 19, Issue 2, 2010
Keywords
symbol formation, sandplay therapy in a group setting, South Africa, Sandplay therapy, Hakoniwa, miniatures, children, youth, self-expression, clinical examples, boy, child, adult male
Abstract
The author shows a meaningful and beautiful Hakoniwa (sandplay) without the usual miniature selection, and also in a group setting. The author worked briefly with children and youth at a school and in play spaces in a shanty town in South Africa. The author speaks of “inner beauty”—an authentic self-expression revealed in the children’s Hakoniwa (sandplay) trays. The evidence of psyche’s work—of symbol formation was evident even under such conditions. Two case examples, that of a 9-year-old boy and the work of a 21-year-old man illustrate the author’s points who reflects on the origin and culture of hakoniwa.
Suggested Citation
Taki-Reece, S. (2010). Ah, Hakoniwa! Sand, pebbles, and bottle caps shine brightly under the Southern Cross. Journal of Sandplay Therapy, 19(2). https://doi.org/10.61711/jst.2010.19.2.160
