Embracing Grief and Loss in Sandtray Therapy: Navigating the Waves of Emotion
In this touching and insightful episode of 'The Sandtray Therapy Journey,' hosted by Donna Mirus of the Canadian Sandtray Institute, we delve deep into the realm of grief and loss through the transformative lens of Sandtray Therapy. Join Donna as she guides mental health professionals of all levels, from beginners to advanced practitioners, through the multifaceted process of healing from grief.
This episode not only explores the universal experience of grief but also provides practical, directive and non-directive approaches within Sandtray Therapy to aid this emotional journey.
Whether you're seeking advanced insights or foundational knowledge, this episode is a comprehensive guide to understanding and applying Sandtray Therapy in the context of grief and loss.
Understanding Universal Grief: Delve into the concept of grief as a universal, inevitable human experience and its importance in our understanding of life and mortality.
Brain Integration and Grief: Explore Daniel Siegel's concept of temporal integration and its relevance in understanding the complexities of grief and loss.
Manifestations of Grief in Sandtray Therapy: Learn about how the five stages of grief, as proposed by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, can manifest in the sandtray through various symbols and arrangements.
Directive and Non-Directive Approaches: Gain insights into how to use both directive and non-directive approaches in Sandtray Therapy to support clients experiencing grief.
Ten Directive Examples for Grief Exploration: Discover ten practical directives that can be used in sandtray sessions to help clients articulate and process their feelings of grief.
Case Study – Sam's Anger and Healing Journey: Dive into a detailed case study of an 8-year-old boy, Sam, navigating the anger and confusion stemming from the loss of his father.
Adult Grief in Sandtray Therapy: Understand the complexity of adult grief in sandtray work, exploring themes of isolation, emotional fragmentation, and existential questioning.
Children's Unique Expressions of Grief: Learn how children may express grief in abstract and metaphorical ways in the sandtray and how to interpret these expressions.
Interactive Exercise with Listener Participation: Engage in interactive exercises designed for listeners to apply their knowledge and skills in hypothetical scenarios involving grieving clients.
Closing Thoughts and Reflections: Reflect on the lessons learned in the episode and the transformative power of Sandtray Therapy in navigating the challenging journey of grief and loss.
This episode is crafted to enrich your understanding and application of Sandtray Therapy in contexts of grief and loss, offering a blend of theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and emotional insight. Whether you're seeking to deepen your professional expertise or exploring new therapeutic avenues, this episode is an essential resource in your Sandtray Therapy journey.
10 Directives
1. Create a tray that represents how you're feeling right now.
2. Build a world that shows what you wish you could say to the person you've lost.
3. Use the miniatures to represent your support system during this time.
4. Make a world that shows a memory you have with the person you're grieving.
5. Build a world that represents your life before the loss, and then modify it to reflect life after the loss.
6. Create a tray that shows the hardest part of your day.
7. Use the sandtray to show what comfort looks like to you.
8. Build a scene that represents your hopes for the future.
9. Make a tray that captures a dream or nightmare you've had since your loss.
10. Create a world in the tray that shows how you envision healing or moving forward
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