Pluralistic Sand-Tray Therapy: Humanistic Principles for Working Creatively with Adult Clients

Cover
Endorsement
Half Title
Title Page
Copyright Page
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
	Sand and Its Symbolism
	What Is Sand-Tray Therapy?
	Historical Context
	Contemporary Literature On Sand-Tray Therapy
	References
Chapter 2 Introducing the Pluralistic Theoretical Framework
	The Foundation of the Framework
		Sand-tray Component
		Pluralistic Component
		Case Study: Jackie
		Case Study: Grace
		Case Study: Shirley
	Symbolism Component
	References
Chapter 3 Sand-Tray Specific Mechanisms
	Phenomenological Anchor
		Case Study: John
	Phenomenological Hook
	References
Chapter 4 The Dynamic Phenomenological Field
	Phenomenological Shift
	Phenomenological Flux
	Phenomenological Distortion
	Phenomenological Denial
		Case Study: Ruth
	Pre-phenomenological Process
	References
Chapter 5 Additional Benefits Characteristic of Sand-Tray Therapy
	Touch
	Spatial Arrangement of the Objects
	Moving an Object Around the Sand Tray
	Adding an Object to the Sand Tray
	Removing an Object From the Sand Tray
		Case Study: Anne
	Burying Objects in the Sand
	The Protective Object
	References
Chapter 6 Structured Sand-Tray Sessions
	Ideas for Structured Sand-Tray Sessions
		Life Space
		Overall Picture
		Looking Back at Happier Times
		Eight Emotions
		Relationship Dynamics and Associated Emotions
		My Givers and Takers
		Speaking the Unspoken: Unfinished Business
	References
Chapter 7 Particular Challenges for Sand-Tray Therapy
	Cutting Through Intellectualisation as a Defence
	Persistence of the Adult Persona as a Block
	Male Gender Role Socialisation as a Block
	Adequate Resources Required for Sand-Tray Therapy
	References
Chapter 8 Protocol for Pluralistic Sand-Tray Therapy
	Initial Assessment Session
	Sand-tray Sessions
		First Session
		Continuing Sessions
		Final Session
	References
Chapter 9 Pluralistic Sand-Tray Therapy and Specific Client Issues
	Anxiety
	Depression
		Transforming a Client’s Present Depressive State Into a Positive Future-Orientated Attitude
		Adopting a Four Focus Approach With Depression
		Mobilising the Client’s Everyday Resources
		Helping Establish Congruent Emotions Within the Client
	Loss
		Bereavement
		Ambiguous Loss
		Disenfranchised Grief
		Anticipatory Loss
	Guilt and Shame
	Relationship Problems
		Intimate Relationships
		Parent and Child Relationships
		Sibling Relationships
		Work Relationships
	Suicidal Thoughts
	Intentional Self-Harm
	References
Chapter 10 Pluralistic Sand-Tray Therapy With Different Client Groups
	Age Groups
		Adolescents
		Young Adults
		Clients in the Mid-Years
		Older Age Group
	Gender
		Female Clients
		Male Clients
		LGBTQ* Clients
	Ethnicity and Race
	References
Chapter 11 Clinical Supervision of Pluralistic Sand-Tray Therapy
	Cognitive Behaviour Clinical Supervision
	Person-centred Therapy Supervision
	Gestalt Supervision Using Creative Interventions
	Pluralistic Clinical Supervision
	Pluralistic Sand-Tray Supervision
	Supervision Practice Examples
	Supervision With a Therapist New to Sand-Tray Work
	Summary of Essential Qualities and Experience Required of a Supervisor for Pluralistic Sand-Tray Therapy
	Summary of the Key Considerations for a Supervisee Attending Pluralistic Sand-Tray Supervision
	References
Chapter 12 Drawing On Other Theoretical Orientations in Pluralistic Sand-Tray Therapy
	Humanistic
		Classical Person-Centred Therapy
		Focusing-orientated Therapy
		Experiential Person-Centred Therapy
		Emotion-focused Therapy
		Existentially Informed Person-Centred Therapy
		Gestalt Therapy
		Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
		Solution-focused Therapy
		Compassion-focused Therapy
		Schema Therapy
		Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy
	Psychodynamic/Jungian Sandplay Therapy
	Narrative Therapy
	References
Index