Sandtray Intervention Paper
Introduction
Generally, and in terms of human development, adults have better abilities and skills to express themselves verbally than children. They may seek counseling to process or resolve complex feelings; ultimately seeking a solution to their pain. On the contrary, children may not understand their overwhelming feelings and play therapy can assist them in expressing their thoughts and feelings about their life and those around them through their natural language; play. An example of a play therapy intervention is the traditional use of a sandtray. This paper will review a child’s participation in a sandtray activity. The sandtray process will be reviewed, including treatment and recommendations for the participant.
Participant Demographics …show more content…
Initially, he had a pattern of choosing characters, such as a moon man, prince Eric, and a priest. He then had a theme of placing police related items such as four police signs, two police figures, and a police boat. Finally, the last five items he used were decorative, these included a palm tree, a bush, and three rocks. It appeared that most items were somehow interacting with one another. For example, Mario was talking to the moon man, prince Erik was near the ladybug, and the two police officers were in close proximity to the wizard. Per Davis (2011), some of the items that Connery selected may have had a symbolic meaning. He may have selected these items consciously to express his thoughts or feelings. Alternatively, he could have also chosen the items unconsciously; not being aware that there is a connection between the items and his internal feelings and …show more content…
CPRT is an evidence-based parent-training intervention which provides parent education in a group setting. This is a 10-week filial therapy model in which Connery’s mother will be able to obtain simple parenting techniques, practice outside of group session, and obtain feedback from peers and group facilitators; to assure she is implementing all model objectives, (E. Sorensen, personal communication, March 20,
Generally, and in terms of human development, adults have better abilities and skills to express themselves verbally than children. They may seek counseling to process or resolve complex feelings; ultimately seeking a solution to their pain. On the contrary, children may not understand their overwhelming feelings and play therapy can assist them in expressing their thoughts and feelings about their life and those around them through their natural language; play. An example of a play therapy intervention is the traditional use of a sandtray. This paper will review a child’s participation in a sandtray activity. The sandtray process will be reviewed, including treatment and recommendations for the participant.
Participant Demographics …show more content…
Initially, he had a pattern of choosing characters, such as a moon man, prince Eric, and a priest. He then had a theme of placing police related items such as four police signs, two police figures, and a police boat. Finally, the last five items he used were decorative, these included a palm tree, a bush, and three rocks. It appeared that most items were somehow interacting with one another. For example, Mario was talking to the moon man, prince Erik was near the ladybug, and the two police officers were in close proximity to the wizard. Per Davis (2011), some of the items that Connery selected may have had a symbolic meaning. He may have selected these items consciously to express his thoughts or feelings. Alternatively, he could have also chosen the items unconsciously; not being aware that there is a connection between the items and his internal feelings and …show more content…
CPRT is an evidence-based parent-training intervention which provides parent education in a group setting. This is a 10-week filial therapy model in which Connery’s mother will be able to obtain simple parenting techniques, practice outside of group session, and obtain feedback from peers and group facilitators; to assure she is implementing all model objectives, (E. Sorensen, personal communication, March 20,