Discover the Magic Behind Sand Tray Therapy and Neuroscience
Dr. Madeleine De Little introduces a unique therapeutic approach she developed called “Neuroscience and Satir in the Sand Tray,” which combines the neuroscience findings of Steven Porges, Bani Badenoch, Dan Siegel, and Allen Shore with the work of Virginia Satir with the innovative use of the sand tray.
This method emphasizes the importance of metaphor in therapy, based on the understanding that past experiences are stored metaphorically in the unconscious.
By using figurines and arranging them in a sand tray, clients can access and articulate these unconscious experiences. Dr. De Little highlights the critical role of creating a safe environment within the sand tray therapy, not just between therapist and client but within the sand tray itself.
This approach is designed to address and transform trauma, shame, depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues through attachment-based, shame-informed, and trauma-focused work, promising profound and lasting effects for clients.