TIME TO ADDRESS THE MYTHS
Gabor Mate in his book The Myth of Normal warns of the myth of happy childhoods and what we consider to be healthy and normal (Gabor, 2022). The world we live in has unwritten powerful rules to which we subscribe for our survival. What is learnt and internalised is not always for our benefit. Unpacking this and finding our way is easier said than done. Signing up for a Sandplay process can support the navigation of life.
Different therapeutic approaches help people understand and manage symptoms whereas Sandplay activates deeper inner healing processes. As a sensory and holistic therapeutic tool, Sandplay is effective for processing stress, trauma and conflicting emotions. By facilitating connection between unconscious and conscious aspects Sandplay makes available personal content that might not ordinarily become available. In addition, using the hands brings body and mind together and facilitates the narrowing of the gap between rampant thinking and physical or material reality.
Committing to a Sandplay process encourages intentional engagement that fosters a sense of calm, allowing for the processing of thoughts and feelings. In this way supporting understanding as well as the activation of deep psychological processes. By allowing non-directed, free and protected expression children and adults are empowered to take a lead role in their unique healing journeys. Slaying myths and gaining insight and direction.