Debora Mandelbaum

Palo Alto, California, USA

Journal of Sandplay Therapy
Volume 17, Issue 1, 2008

Keywords

Research, therapeutic frame, container, free and protected space, transformation, Sandplay therapy, qualitative study, heuristic, participants

Abstract

This qualitative study explores the subtle qualities of Dora Kalff’s “free and protected space.” Twenty-three participants were interviewed using a heuristic qualitative method and thematic content analysis was applied to the data. The findings indicate that the free and protected space is dynamic, containing, sacred, transformative, and mysterious. It is essential for effective therapy.

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Suggested Citation

Mandelbaum, D. (2008). The therapeutic container in sandplay therapy. Journal of Sandplay Therapy, 17(1). https://doi.org/10.61711/jst.2008.17.1.580

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