Main description:

This book on sandplay therapy discusses this unique, creative and nonverbal approach to therapy. It focuses on the author's experiences in practice, research and teaching from both the US and Taiwan. Topics include:

sandplay therapy research conducted in the US and Taiwan

the importance of symbols in sandplay therapy

overcoming depression and trauma through sandplay therapy.

It is essential reading for all psychotherapists involved with sandplay therapy, as well as those working with minority groups and those with an interest in cross cultural psychotherapy.

Selected Contents: Part I: Research Conducted in the United States. Part II: The Author's Sandplay Case Done in the United States. Part III: Study of the Symbol. Part IV: Author's Sandplay Research Done in Taiwan. Part V: Author's Sandplay Case Done in Taiwan.

Contents:

Foreword by Katherine Bradway. Foreword By Chi Hui Jung. Foreword By Barbara Weller. Introduction. Part I: Research Conducted in the United States. Introduction. Literature Review. Method. Results and Discussion. Conclusion. Part II: The Author's Sandplay Case Done in the United States. Introduction of the Case. Zana's Sandplay Process. Summary. Part III: Study of the Symbol. Importance of Symbol in Sandplay Therapy. Study of Dragon as a Symbol. Part IV: Author's Sandplay Research Done in Taiwan. Introduction. The Sandplay Outcome Study of 12 Professional Mental Health Workers. Part V: Author's Sandplay Case Done in Taiwan. Introduction of the Case. Jade's Sandplay Rebirth Process: From Darkness to Light. Summary.