Sandplay: Silent Workshop of the Psyche

<p>Sandplay is a growing field of interest for Jungian and other psychotherapists. <em>Sandplay - Silent Workshop of the Psyche</em> by Kay Bradway and Barbara McCoard, provides an introduction to sandplay as well as extensive new material for those already using this form of therapy.</p><p>Based on the authors' wide-ranging clinical work, it includes:</p><ul> <li>in-depth sandplay case histories</li> <li>material from a wide range of adults and children</li> <li>over 90 illustrations in black and white and colour</li> <li>detailed notes on interpretation of sand trays</li> <li>an examination of symbols and concepts used in sandplay.</li> </ul><p>Clearly written and soundly based in theory, this book provides historical background for understanding sandplay as well as helpful discussion of how it works in a clinical context.</p><p>Kay Bradway and Barbara McCoard bring their indispensable personal experience to the subject to stress the healing potential of sandplay. They also reflect on the nature of a therapy where the psyche works largely in silence.</p> <p>List of Plates. List of Figures. Foreword. Preface. Acknowledgements. Introduction. <strong>Part I:</strong> Background and Reflections. Introduction to Background and Reflections. What Makes Sandplay Work? Beginnings. Comparison of Three Authors. Jungian Analysis and Sandplay. Co-transference. Rorschach and Rogers. Expression vs. Experience. Judging. Sandplay Appreciation. The Fourfold Base: Freedom, Protection, Empathy, and Trust. Sandplay Language. On Interpretation. Sandplay is Meant for Healing. How I Do It. Some Essentials. Sandplay with Children and Adults. Understanding and Interpretation. Levels, Stages, Sequences and Themes. <strong>Part II:</strong> Introduction to Symbol Studies. Turtles and Transitional Objects. Bridges and the Transcendent Function. Toriis and Transformation. Sun and Moon. Hestia and Athena. <strong>Part III: Individual Cases. </strong>Introduction to Individual Cases. Kathy: Self Healing in the Sandtray. Jim: The Development of the Masculine. Ida: A Woman's Individuation Through Sandplay. Ilsa: a Journey in Five Trays. Irene: From Sandplay to Life. Rhoda: Seeking the Spiritual. Ursula: Ten Trays in Fifteen Years. Amy: Feeling Trapped, Feeling Angry, Feeling Strong. Feeling Free. Emmy: The Co-transference. Debbie: Preparing to Die. Appendix: What I Look for in Final Case Reports. Lines From Kay. Bibliography. Index.</p>