The Handbook of Sandplay Therapy
Author: Barbara A. Turner, PhD
The Handbook of Sandplay Therapy comprehensively explains and
illustrates the theory, process and procedures of Jungian sandplay
therapy. Developed as an in-depth text and reference work, The
Handbook examines sandplay from psychological, mythological, and
neurobiological paradigms in order to cultivate understanding of how
sandplay brings about change in child and adult patients. Throughout the author maintains a profound respect for the
individual development of the therapist and the qualitative impact
of the clinical relationship on the healing and transformational
aspects of sandplay therapy. Thorough in content and richly illustrated, The Handbook of Sandplay
Therapy is a valuable resource for both experienced clinicians and
those new to the field.
Barbara A. Turner, PhD is a sandplay therapist, teacher and
consultant. Price: $44.95
Book Type: Soft Cover
Pages: 752
ISBN: 0972851739
978-0972517-3-2
B&W Photos: 175
Publisher: Temenos Press®
Table of Contents
Introduction: Overview of Sandplay Therapy
PART ONE - THEORETICAL CONCEPTS:
How Sandplay Therapy Works
Chapter 1: The Structure of the Psyche
The Unconscious
Consciousness and Being Conscious
The Conscious and Unconscious in Sandplay
The Ego
The Four Functions
The Persona
The Shadow
Archetypes
Chapter 2: The Dynamics of the Psyche
Individuation and Differentiation
Compensation
Adaptation
Symbol Formation
The Transcendent Function
Chapter 3: Symbolic Process: How Symbols Work to Heal and
Transform
Definition of a Symbol
The Transcendent Function of the Symbol
Observing Attitude
Chapter 4: The Role of the Therapist in Symbolic Process
Conclusion: PART ONE
PART TWO - PROCESS CONCEPTS:
Healing and Transformation In Sandplay Therapy
Section I
Developmental Considerations in Sandplay
Chapter 1: Neumann and Kalff - Developmental Theory in
Sandplay
Erich Neumann’s Theory of Psychic Development
The First Phase of Psychic Development: The Primal Relationship
The Primal Relationship in Sandplay: The Mother-Child Unity
The Second Phase of Psychic Development:
Separation of the World Parents
Separation of the World Parents in Sandplay:
Relationship to the Mother
The Third Phase of Psychic Development:;
Centroversion
Centroversion in Sandplay: The Constellation of the Self
Ego Development: Formation of the Conscious Functions
of the Psyche
Kalff’s Animal-Vegetative Phase of Ego Development
Kalff’s Battle Stage of Ego Development
Polar Opposition in the Transcendent Function
The Ego-Self Axis
Kalff’s Adaptation to the Collective
Conclusion: Chapter 1
Chapter 2: Sandplay Therapy and Other Significant
Developmental Theory
J.H. Pestalozzi, J.F. Herbart, Jean Piaget, Sigmund Freud,
Melanie Klein, Eric Erickson, D.W. Winnicott, John Bowlby,
Margaret S. Mahler
Conclusion: Chapter 2
Chapter 3: Patterns of Chronological Development In
Sandplay
Laura Ruth Bowyer’s Developmental Norms
The Interactive Play of Children in Sandplay
Gender Differences in Sandplay Development
Conclusion: Chapter 3
Chapter 4: Mythological Considerations of Development in
Sandplay
Yggdrasil – The World Tree
The Three Roots of Yggdrasil and Their Wells
The Well of the Underworld:
The Sandplay Process of Transcendence
The Well of the Underworld in Sandplay
The Well of Destiny:
The Sandplay Process of Healing and Remembering
The Well of Destiny in Sandplay
The Well of Wisdom:
The Sandplay Process of Sacrifice
The Well of Wisdom in Sandplay
Conclusion: Chapter 4
Chapter 5: Neurobiological Considerations of Development
in Sandplay
The Mother-Child Unity and Brain Structure Development
in Sandplay
Early Limbic Development:
Affect and Relationship in Sandplay
Early Affect Regulation and The Free and
Protected Space of Sandplay
Hierarchical Brain Structure Development and Trauma in Sandplay
Patterns of Affect Regulation and the
Development of the Self
The Creation of Human Mind in Relationship
and Sandplay
Myth Making And Mystical Experience
The Brain’s Drive to Realize Wholeness
Brain Activity in Mystical States and Symbolic Process
The Eight Operators of Mystical Experience and Symbolic Process
Conclusion: Chapter 5
Chart – Comparing Three Paradigms of Psychic Transformation
Conclusion: Section I
Section II
Themes in Sandplay Therapy
Chapter 1: Content Themes in Sandplay
Figures Used in the Sandplay Process
Sequence of Placement of the Figures
Number and Color Content of Figures
Absence of Figures as Content
The Allegorical Content of Sandplay
Story and Theme as Content
Mythic Themes as Content
When the Story or Theme Appears Stuck
Traditional Paradigms of Transformation
The Transformational Paradigm of Alchemy
Alchemy in Sandplay
The Transformational Paradigm of the Elements
The Elements in Sandplay
The Chakras: Energy Centers as Content
Sand as Content In Sandplay
The Nature of Dry and Wet Sand
The Nature of Water
Manipulation of the Sand as Content
Sculptural Formations in Sand
Sculpted shapes and Figures in the Sand
Where Earth and Water Meet
Conclusion: Chapter 1
Chapter 2: Spatial Themes in Sandplay
The Vertical Axis
Height and Ascent
Depth and Descent
The Horizontal Axis
The Vertical and Horizontal Axes in Sandplay
The Center
The Sand Tray and the Center
Constellation of the Self in Sandplay
Manifestation of the Self in Sandplay
Other Fundamental Spatial Configurations in Sandplay
Considerations of Placement in Sandplay
Relationship of Figures in Sandplay
The Client’s Relationship to the Sand Tray
The Shape of the Sand Tray
Relationship of Figure Placement to Client and Therapist
Relationship to the Sandplay Space
Conclusion: Chapter 2
Chapter 3: Motion Themes in Sandplay
Margaret Lowenfeld’s E
Quality of Motion and Channel
Movement of Figures During Construction
Manner of Construction
Movement in Psychic Space
Sprinkling, Pouring, Dropping and Burying Motion
Movement Between Two Sand Trays
Interactive Play
Conclusion: Chapter 3
Chapter 4: Affect Themes in Sandplay
The Affective Core of Symbols
Dimensions of Affect in Sandplay
Conclusion: Chapter 4
Conclusion: Section II
Section III
Understanding Sandplay Therapy
Chapter 1: Understanding the World Technique: Margaret
Lowenfeld
Chapter 2: The World Test: Charlotte Buhler
Chapter 3: Understanding Sandplay Therapy: Dora Kalff
Chapter 4: Other Principles for Understanding Jungian
Sandplay Therapy
Understanding the Sandplay Process: Estelle L. Weinrib
Guidelines for Understanding Sandplay: Katherine Bradway
and Barbara McCoard
The Sandtray Categorical Checklist: Geri Grubbs
Direct Observation and Objective Analysis
Subjective Impressions and Implied Meanings
Twenty Points of Consideration For Understanding
Sandplay Therapy: Martin Kalff
The Significance of the First Tray
Quadrant Theories of Sandplay Analysis
Chapter 5: Subjective Immersion Analysis
Conclusion: Section III
Conclusion: PART TWO
PART THREE - Procedural Concepts
Implementing Sandplay in the Practice
Section I
Before the Sandplay Session
Chapter 1: The Therapist
Training
Equipment and Supplies
The Collection
Room Preparation
Chapter 2: The Client
Introducing the Client to Sandplay
Explaining Sandplay to Adult Clients
Explaining Sandplay to Parents and Children
Client Readiness for Sandplay
Client Resistance to Sandplay
Frequency of Sandplays
Integrating Sandplay With Other Therapeutic Modalities
Section II
During the Sandplay Session
Chapter 1: The Therapist
Stance and Stillness
Record Keeping
Interaction With the Adult Client
Chapter 2: The Client
The Client’s Approach to Sandplay
The Client’s Demeanor During the Sandplay Session
Children’s Interactive Play
Interaction With the Child Client
Section III
After the Sandplay Session
Chapter 1: Client and Therapist
Completion of the Sand Tray
The Client’s Desire to Interpret the Sandplay
Photographs of the Sandplay
Leaving Sandplay in Tact
Showing Sandplay to Parents
Chapter 2: The Therapist
Disassembling the Sandplay
Organizing and Managing Sandplay Records
Carrying the Sandplay
Sandplay Consultation
Conclusion: PART THREE
Postscript: PARTS ONE THROUGH THREE
PART FOUR – Client Case Examples
The Sandplay Case of Aaron: A Nine-year-old Boy Defines His
Masculinity
Appendix A: Subjective Immersion Analysis: Transcript
of SIA Inquiry into the Sandplay Case of Aaron
Appendix B: The History and Development of Sandplay
Therapy
References
Index
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