An Exploration of the Symbolic Power of Sand Play and Well-Being in Children: Analysis of Sand Play

Title

An Exploration of the Symbolic Power of Sand Play and Well-Being in Children: Analysis of Sand Play

Creator

Antony, Sherin P.

Description

This book chapter attempts to understand childrens inner world through the images, symbols, colors, and themes in their Sand Play. This essay covers sand play (both dry and wet sand tray) sessions of children during play therapy sessions. It provides an overview of the context of sand play, including background information, client referral, developmental age, the Play Therapy Dimension Model (PTDM), neuroscience, symbolism used, positioning, and placement of the symbols. This book chapter on SAND TRAY helps to engage effectively with children in line with PTDM, integrating theory into practice, understanding the therapists position and movement in the therapeutic process, and approaches using PTDM. Copyright 2026 by IGI Global Scientific Publishing. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored or distributed in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, without written permission from the publisher. Use of this publication to train generative artificial intelligence (AI) technologies is expressly prohibited. The publisher reserves all rights to license its use for generative AI training and machine learning model development.

Source

Benefits of Play, Play Therapy, Sports, and Recreation for Children of Diverse Backgrounds;pp.31-50

Date

01-01-2026

Publisher

IGI Global Scientific Publishing

Coverage

Antony S.P., Christ University, India

Rights

Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library

Relation

ISBN: 979-833732677-1; 979-833732675-7; 979-833732676-4;

Format

online

Language

English

Type

Book chapter

Identifier

https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3373-2675-7.ch002

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