World Journal for Sand Therapy Practice

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World Journal for Sand Therapy Practice® is dedicated to the publishing and dissemination of original research, theoretical application, practice articles, case studies, literature reviews, book reviews, current issues and concerns, in the area of sand therapy. The journal promotes the goals of the World Association of Sand Therapy Professionals®, which is to promote the ethical practice of sand therapy.

World Journal for Sand Therapy Practice® is an international peer-reviewed, online, Open-Access, rolling-publishing journal. The members of WASTP provide this journal to the world free of charge to promote the ethical practice of the wide array of sand therapies.

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Editor's Commentary: Special Issue: Honoring Steve Armstrong: Humanistic Sandtray Therapy
(© World Association of Sand Therapy Professionals, 2023-07-01) Homeyer, Linda E.
Steve Armstrong (1952 – 2022) was a counselor, professor, author, colleague, and friend to many around the world. He died a year ago, July 8, 2022. His groundbreaking work, Humanistic Sandtray Therapy (HST), further established by his book Sandtray Therapy, A Humanistic Approach (2008), made him a key figure and leader in the sand therapy world. This issue is dedicated to the memory of his work and that man who created it.
Focus on Miniatures: Gems
(© World Association of Sand Therapy Professionals, 2023-07-01) Fraser, Theresa
This feature, Focus on Miniatures, is written by the journal's Associate Editor, Theresa Fraser. Including input from other sand therapy practitioners, she explores the used of a specific miniature figure. This issue, it is GEMS.
Sandtray Therapy: A Humanistic Approach
(© World Association of Sand Therapy Professionals, 2023-07-01) Blanco, Pedro
This is a book review by Dr. Pedro Blanco.
Humanistic Sandtray Therapy: Theoretical Underpinnings and Practical Applications
(© World Association of Sand Therapy Professionals, 2023-07-01) Foster, Ryan D.
Multiple models of sand therapies have emerged since Margaret Lowenfeld (2007) first described her world technique. Although sandplay has an identifiable theoretical rationale and system for its application based on Dora Kalff’s (1980) original description, the same cannot be said for sandtray therapy approaches. In this article, I review humanistic sandtray therapy, a model grounded in person-centered and Gestalt theories and unique in its purposeful implementation of attitudes, skills, and techniques associated with humanistic approaches.
Editor's Commentary: Perinatal Loss
(© World Association of Sand Therapy Professionals, 2023-06-01) Homeyer, Linda E.
This commentary provides a brief review of the lead article for this issue, perinatal loss. This article appears to be the first one in the professional literature covering this topic.
Focus on Miniatures: Fire
(© World Association of Sand Therapy Professionals, 2023-06-01) Fraser, Theresa
This is a feature authored by Theresa Fraser, Associate Editor, who practices in Canada. She includes comments from members and others in the sand world who respond to the monthly invitation to participate.
Coping with Pregnancy Loss through Sandtray Therapy
(© World Association of Sand Therapy Professionals, 2023-06-01) Castilleja Fisher, Lacey
This case study explores the use of sandtray therapy interventions with an adult that experienced pregnancy loss. A description of the case will discuss how the use of the sand tray facilitated a client's processing of trauma and grief in the aftermath of an early pregnancy loss, becoming pregnant again, and coping with a new pregnancy after loss. Illustrations of the sand tray setup, prompts, themes, and processing questions will be provided.
Editor's Commentary: Sand Therapists’ Competencies Are Here!
(© World Association of Sand Therapy Professionals, 2023-05-01) Homeyer, Linda E.
This is the Editor's Commentary on the current issue.
Focus on Miniatures: The Wishing Well
(© World Association of Sand Therapy Professionals, 2023-05-01) Fraser, Theresa
This feature is written by Theresa Fraser, Associate Editor. This month the focus is on the use and meaning of the wishing well. Sand therapists from the UK, USA, and Isreal participated.
[Book Review] Foundation and Form in Jungian Sandplay: An Art Therapy Approach
(© World Association of Sand Therapy Professionals, 2023-05-01) Heiko, Rosalind
This is a book review of Foundation and Form in Jungian Sandplay: An Art Therapy Approach written by Lenore Steinhardt, an art therapist and sandplay therpist in Israel. The review is written by Rosalind Heiko. Dr. Heiko is also a sandplay therapist in the United States.
Sand Therapy Competencies: A Qualitative Investigation of Competencies for Sand Therapy Practitioners
(© World Association of Sand Therapy Professionals, 2023-05-01) Hartwig, Elizabeth; Homeyer, Linda E.; Stone, Jessica
As the practice of sand therapy grows and flourishes, the need for the identification of competencies of sand therapy practitioners is imperative. The purpose of this study was to identify sand therapy competencies (STC) in four categories: knowledge, skills, attitudes, and professional engagement. Using qualitative research design with a purposive sample, the researchers used an initial, open-ended, and researcher-developed STC survey and the additional process of member checking to determine a final list of competencies for sand therapy practitioners. Outcomes identified a total of 33 competencies with 15 knowledge, 7 skills, 7 attitudes, and 4 professional engagement competencies. These findings provide a framework of competencies with which sand therapy training programs, professional organizations, and credentialing standards should be aligned. Future research on the acquisition of sand therapy competencies and research with more diverse samples is indicated.
Editor's Commentary: Sandtray Therapy Researcher Receives ACA Award and Acknowledging Dr. De Domenico's Sandtray-Worldplay
(© World Association of Sand Therapy Professionals, 2023-04-01) Homeyer, Linda E.
The month's issue shares information about the ACA Research Award for Ching-Yi Kao's sandtray therapy research with older Asian participants. Also, a discussion of Gisela De Domenico's Sandtray-Worldplay™.
Focus on Miniatures: Gates and Arches
(© World Association of Sand Therapy Professionals, 2023-04-01) Fraser, Theresa
This issue focuses on gates and arches. A short review of possible meanings of the figures, and reader comments are identified. They share how clints may use these in their sandtrays.
[Book Review] Sand Tray World Play: A Comprehensive Guide to the Use of the Sand Tray in Psychotherapeutic and Transformational Settings
(© World Association of Sand Therapy Professionals, 2023-04-01) Grayson, Rita
This is a review of the three-volume book.
Grief Walking in the Sandtray
(© World Association of Sand Therapy Professionals, 2023-04-01) Fraser, Theresa
This article reviews the symptoms of grief and complicated grief that can be reported or observed by therapists as well as the importance of therapists addressing these grief experiences first in their own lives before witnessing and supporting the grief journey of others. The Sandtray Worldplay © (De Domenico, 2002) method of witnessing a sandtray will be reviewed and integrated with stages of grief walking. Grief walking is defined as the mutual experience of processing grief by witness and builder but is unique given the builder is leading the journey. A review of healing tools for sandtray grief walking is discussed.
Editor's Commentary: Let's Know Theory!
(© World Association of Sand Therapy Professionals, 2023-03-01) Homeyer, Linda E.
This is the Editor's Commentary on Adlerian Sandtray Therapy as linked to the featured article by Terry Kottman.
Focus on Miniatures: Bridges
(© World Association of Sand Therapy Professionals, 2023-03-01) Fraser, Theresa
This is a reflection on the use of the miniature figure of the bridge. Written by Associate Editor, Theresa Fraser, of Canada, it provides thoughts on client use with comments from sand therapists across the globe.
[Book Review] Vision Bibliografica: Terapia Avanzada de la Caja de Arena
(© World Association of Sand Therapy Professionals, 2023-03-01) Marrodan, Jose Luis Gonzalo
No abstract prepared.
Adlerian Applications of Sandtray Play Therapy
(© World Association of Sand Therapy Professionals, 2023-03-01) Kottman, Terry
Adlerian applications of sandtray play therapy is one strategy used by play therapists who practice Adlerian play therapy. Adlerians use a plethora of different kinds of sand trays: spontaneous, non-directed, semi-directed, directed, quasi-directed, therapist-created, and co-created trays with child, adolescents, and adult clients, as well as with families and in parent and teacher consultation. While there is a general guideline of 7 steps in Adlerian sand tray play therapy sessions, therapists can use their own creativity and flexibility to adjust this process based on the needs of individual clients and their treatment plan for working with them. Adlerian play therapists use sandtray therapy in all four phases of therapy: building the relationship, exploring clients' lifestyles, helping clients gain insight into their lifestyles, and reorienting/re-educating clients by facilitating changes in behavior, emotions, and cognitions.
Editor’s Commentary: Happy Birthday, Margaret Lowenfeld!
(© World Association of Sand Therapy Professionals, 2023-02-01) Homeyer, Linda E.
February is a special month for sand therapy therapists. February bookends the life and death of Margaret Lowenfeld (February 4, 1890 – February 2, 1973). All our models, approaches, and uses of sand therapy find their way back to her. Based on many of her own life and professional experiences, Dr. Lowenfeld began with curiosity about finding a way for children to share their worlds to facilitate emotional and psychological health. Much like Eliana Gil, in her article in this issue, Dr. Lowenfeld sought to find entry points to understand clients.

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