Within a tray of sand one creates a world using miniature figurines and meaningful symbols. It is a way to give three dimensional form to ones inner experience and unconscious material.

Sandplay allows one to interact directly and non-verbally with one’s inner world in the presence of another person. The sandplay method provides a protected space where the inner process can work more freely and imaginatively than in verbal communication.

The sand tray provides enough space and freedom to hold a part of ones inner world yet has firm boundaries which contain and provide a feeling of protection. The effect can be healing as it leads one to a deep connection to their inner self.