This is Annie's post about sandtray work which I am resending
hasta la vista
Chris Walsh
Dear Chris and others
Hello!
I have followed the discussion re individual work with interest.
I use my sand tray to do constellation work with both individuals and couples
(In couples I ask one (they choose) to do the work and then the other adds,
changes etc.).
My tray is the size of a half drawer on an upright table and I have a shoe box
with a variety of small items. I have found clients can get a great deal out of
this and at times it has worked fantastically.
Clients being able to move items chosen in the sand, build high and low places,
bury members etc seems to have great effect. The symbolism of, say an owl on
top of a building block for the father (and the movement from there) actually
adds to the whole exercise. Clients seem to be able to identify with each
chosen object in turn and to move the objects as the constellation develops.
The only part that is somewhat difficult is the bowing. To bow over a sand tray
on a table does not require much bending. Yet to get up and bow to the floor
and away from the tray, changes the energy .As I write I think that next time I
might invite the person to take the representative item and place it on the
small low table in the centre of my room and then bow to that. Afterwards to
return the piece to the constellation.
Groups are great but this seems to be potentially a very viable alternative.
Of course I always try to go by my intuition as to when it is appropriate to
use it.
Best wishes
Annie
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