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SandStory® Therapy
“Often, the hands know how to solve a riddle with which the intellect has struggled with in vain"
Carl Jung
SandStory Therapy® is a specialized modality within the Creative Arts Therapies, which can be offered as a standalone approach or integrated into Play Therapy sessions. It combines the use of sand and symbols with storytelling to help children, young people and adults to gently and safely explore and express their thoughts, emotions, and experiences.
This therapy does not require any specific creative skills or storytelling abilities. Storytelling is a natural part of being human—an intuitive way to make sense of ourselves and our experiences. SandStory Therapists are trained to provide structure and guidance, allowing individuals to "tell their story in the sand" while responding to the emotional and symbolic elements of their unique narrative.
In SandStory Therapy®, clients use a tray filled with sand and a variety of symbolic objects, such as small figures, shells, stones, and other items, to create a visual representation of their inner world. These symbols are arranged to form a story or scene, reflecting thoughts, feelings, and experiences that may be challenging to verbalise. The therapist gently facilitates the process, creating a safe space for the client to express themselves. This allows unconscious material to surface and be explored, offering an opportunity to share and process emotions that might otherwise remain hidden.Through this unique and creative process, SandStory Therapy enables individuals to share their stories in a contained and supportive environment, fostering emotional healing, personal growth, and self-awareness.
How It Works
Benefits
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Reduced stress and anxiety: SandStory therapy can promote relaxation and reduce stress and anxiety. Creating a scene in the sand can also provide a sense of control and help process difficult emotions.
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Increased self-awareness: SandStory therapy can help individuals identify and express their thoughts, emotions, and experiences in a visual and creative way. This can lead to a greater understanding of oneself and one’s life experiences.
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Improved communication: SandStory therapy can help individuals communicate their thoughts and emotions in a non-verbal way, which can be particularly helpful for those who have difficulty expressing themselves verbally.
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Increased problem-solving skills: Creating a story or scene in the sand can help individuals identify and explore how change might be possible and play with different solutions to challenges they might be facing.
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Enhanced creativity: SandStory therapy can stimulate creativity and imagination, leading to improved self-expression and a greater sense of personal fulfilment.
Session Details
Sessions take place on the same day, at the same time, at the same place and last for 50 minutes. Sessions take place at the lovely playroom at 15 North Street, Bo'ness, EH51 0AQ. There is a waiting areas for parents/carers with tea/coffee available. Please contact me for availability.
Sessions are charged at £45 per session and booked in 6 week blocks. Some concessionary fees are available by negotiation depending on circumstances. SandStory Therapy® fits well with children from the age of 8 years onwards, teenagers, young adults and adults right through to senior adults.