Pluralistic Sand-Tray Therapy: Humanistic Principles for Working Creatively with Adult Clients

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In this book, Fleet provides the first comprehensive guide to implementing sand-tray therapy within a pluralistic framework. Pluralistic Sand-Tray Therapy offers several unique contributions to a theoretical understanding of the therapeutic process, including the dynamic phenomenological field incorporating the concept of phenomenological shift and the introduction to two sand-tray specific mechanisms that aid the therapeutic process by facilitating the client’s discovery in a unique way. Theory is applied to practice with step-by-step detailed guidance on how to deliver effective pluralistic sand-tray therapy from the initial appointment to the end of therapy. Each theoretical concept and practical direction is supported by case study findings, including photographs taken during real sessions. This book will be an essential text for academics and students of psychotherapy and counselling seeking to understand the impact and implementation of sand-tray therapy. It also offers a complete guide for practicing counsellors and psychotherapists, including arts and play therapists, who wish to use sand-tray therapy in their work. Cover Endorsement Half Title Title Page Copyright Page Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Sand and Its Symbolism What Is Sand-Tray Therapy? Historical Context Contemporary Literature On Sand-Tray Therapy References Chapter 2 Introducing the Pluralistic Theoretical Framework The Foundation of the Framework Sand-tray Component Pluralistic Component Case Study: Jackie Case Study: Grace Case Study: Shirley Symbolism Component References Chapter 3 Sand-Tray Specific Mechanisms Phenomenological Anchor Case Study: John Phenomenological Hook References Chapter 4 The Dynamic Phenomenological Field Phenomenological Shift Phenomenological Flux Phenomenological Distortion Phenomenological Denial Case Study: Ruth Pre-phenomenological Process References Chapter 5 Additional Benefits Characteristic of Sand-Tray Therapy Touch Spatial Arrangement of the Objects Moving an Object Around the Sand Tray Adding an Object to the Sand Tray Removing an Object From the Sand Tray Case Study: Anne Burying Objects in the Sand The Protective Object References Chapter 6 Structured Sand-Tray Sessions Ideas for Structured Sand-Tray Sessions Life Space Overall Picture Looking Back at Happier Times Eight Emotions Relationship Dynamics and Associated Emotions My Givers and Takers Speaking the Unspoken: Unfinished Business References Chapter 7 Particular Challenges for Sand-Tray Therapy Cutting Through Intellectualisation as a Defence Persistence of the Adult Persona as a Block Male Gender Role Socialisation as a Block Adequate Resources Required for Sand-Tray Therapy References Chapter 8 Protocol for Pluralistic Sand-Tray Therapy Initial Assessment Session Sand-tray Sessions First Session Continuing Sessions Final Session References Chapter 9 Pluralistic Sand-Tray Therapy and Specific Client Issues Anxiety Depression Transforming a Client’s Present Depressive State Into a Positive Future-Orientated Attitude Adopting a Four Focus Approach With Depression Mobilising the Client’s Everyday Resources Helping Establish Congruent Emotions Within the Client Loss Bereavement Ambiguous Loss Disenfranchised Grief Anticipatory Loss Guilt and Shame Relationship Problems Intimate Relationships Parent and Child Relationships Sibling Relationships Work Relationships Suicidal Thoughts Intentional Self-Harm References Chapter 10 Pluralistic Sand-Tray Therapy With Different Client Groups Age Groups Adolescents Young Adults Clients in the Mid-Years Older Age Group Gender Female Clients Male Clients LGBTQ* Clients Ethnicity and Race References Chapter 11 Clinical Supervision of Pluralistic Sand-Tray Therapy Cognitive Behaviour Clinical Supervision Person-centred Therapy Supervision Gestalt Supervision Using Creative Interventions Pluralistic Clinical Supervision Pluralistic Sand-Tray Supervision Supervision Practice Examples Supervision With a Therapist New to Sand-Tray Work Summary of Essential Qualities and Experience Required of a Supervisor for Pluralistic Sand-Tray Therapy Summary of the Key Considerations for a Supervisee Attending Pluralistic Sand-Tray Supervision References Chapter 12 Drawing On Other Theoretical Orientations in Pluralistic Sand-Tray Therapy Humanistic Classical Person-Centred Therapy Focusing-orientated Therapy Experiential Person-Centred Therapy Emotion-focused Therapy Existentially Informed Person-Centred Therapy Gestalt Therapy Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Solution-focused Therapy Compassion-focused Therapy Schema Therapy Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy Psychodynamic/Jungian Sandplay Therapy Narrative Therapy References Index