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Sandplay and the Therapeutic Relationship: Play, alchemy and neuroscience

Sandplay and the Therapeutic Relationship: Play, alchemy and neuroscience

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Playing is an essential part of psychotherapy, and sandplay allows for the development of an active tie between the therapist and the patient. This book analyzes the elements that are introduced into therapy through sandplay, such as implicit memory, the embodied self, and empathy, and the relationship created through the process. Napoliello focuses on sandplay, but the ideas extend to the importance of activating a dimension of play in a patient to bridge a link between the conscious and subconscious, body language, and using past experience to decipher the meaning of physical movements.

Format: Hardback
Publication date: 01 June 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd


Playing is a vital component of psychotherapy, and sandplay, in particular, enables the formation of an active bond between the therapist and the patient. This book examines the elements introduced into therapy through sandplay, including implicit memory, the embodied self, and empathy, as well as the relationship formed through this therapeutic approach. While Napoliello primarily focuses on sandplay, the ideas presented here extend to the significance of activating a dimension of play in patients as a means to bridge a connection between the conscious and subconscious. Additionally, the book emphasizes the importance of body language and utilizing past experiences to interpret the meaning of physical movements.

Playing is a vital component of psychotherapy, and sandplay, in particular, enables the formation of an active bond between the therapist and the patient. This book examines the elements introduced into therapy through sandplay, including implicit memory, the embodied self, and empathy, as well as the relationship formed through this therapeutic approach. While Napoliello primarily focuses on sandplay, the ideas presented here extend to the significance of activating a dimension of play in patients as a means to bridge a connection between the conscious and subconscious. Additionally, the book emphasizes the importance of body language and utilizing past experiences to interpret the meaning of physical movements.


ISBN-13: 9781138891876

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