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Creative therapies

Sand Tray Therapy

Sand tray therapy uses specially selected miniatures and trays of sand to allow feelings to be expressed through symbolic play. Children create “stories” in the sand that process feelings at a subconscious level.

Shelves of sand-tray miniatures in a therapy room at Insight
How we help

How sand tray therapy helps

  • Lets children show what they feel without needing the words for it
  • The therapist and child may talk through the “story” created in the tray during the session
  • Handling the sand itself is healing and relaxing for anxious clients
  • Works alongside play therapy, art therapy and talk therapy as part of a child’s plan

You do not have to figure this out alone

Whether you know exactly what your child needs or simply sense that something has changed, we can help you decide on the next step. Call, or request a consultation and we will reach out.