Sandplay Supervision & Education
Heather offers:
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Training and mentoring for therapists seeking ISST-recognised Sandplay certification
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Personal process work for therapists undergoing Sandplay training
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Supervision for clinical practice, both in-person and online
Heather is internationally recognised as a senior educator and thought leader in Sandplay Therapy. She serves on the Board of the International Society for Sandplay Therapy (ISST) and was the founding Chairperson of STANZA, the Sandplay Therapy Association of New Zealand and Australia.
Both ISST and STANZA are affiliated with the International Association for Analytical Psychology (IAAP), of which Heather is a personal member.
Whether you're a client drawn to the healing power of symbols or a therapist looking to deepen your professional path, Heather offers a trusted and internationally certified space for transformation.
Resources to help you
Books
Where to Begin
Ideal for newcomers or early learning.
Sandplay: A psychotherapeutic approach to the psyche
D.M. Kalff
1980
Kalff articulates her theoretical understanding of how sandplay therapy heals and transforms the psyche.
Man and His Symbols
C.G. Jung
1999
A foundational and accessible introduction to Jung’s ideas on the unconscious and the symbolic language of dreams.
Memories, Dreams, Reflections
C.G. Jung
1989
An eye-opening biography of one of the most influential psychiatrists of the modern age, drawing from his lectures, conversations, and own writings.
A Very Short Introduction to Jung
Anthony Stevens
1994
Anthony Stevens explains clearly the basic concepts of Jungian psychology: the collective unconscious, complex, archetype, shadow, persona, anima, animus, and the individuation of the Self.
Sandplay, The Sacred Healing: A guide to symbolic process
K. Armatruda & P. Simpson
1997
A practical guide to understanding symbolic processes in sandplay therapy.
Sandplay: A sourcebook for play therapistsSandplay: A sourcebook for play therapists
S. McNally
2003
McNally demonstrates the way transformation happens.
The Dynamics of Symbols: Fundamentals of Jungian Psychotherapy
Verena Kast
1992
Deep down, we are all creative beings, and we have to make use of our creativity to become what we really are.
Intermediate
Reflective, symbolic, and image-based explorations.
The Symbolic Quest : Basic Concepts of Analytical Psychology
Edward Whitmont
1979
This book explores the use and development of man's symbolizing capacities-those qualities that make him distinctly human
Animus and Anima
Emma Jung
1995
This book maps a way toward an understanding of the union of opposites and the emergence of the self
Complex Archetype Symbol in the Psychology of C.G. Jung
Dr. Jacobi
1971
As an associate of C. G. Jung for many years, Jolande Jacobi is in a unique position to provide an interpretation of his work.
The I and the not – I: A Study in the Development of Consciousness
Esther Harding
1974
This book provides an accessible general introduction to the Jungian concept of ego development and Jung's theory of personality structure.
Sandplay and the Psyche: Inner Landscapes and Outer Realities
B. Weinberg & N. Baum (Eds.)
2007
Sand pictures represent landscapes of the inner world and outer world.
The Wisdom of OZ, Reflections of a Jungian Sandplay Therapist
G.D. Morena
1998
Psychotherapist Gita Dorothy Morena expands upon the metaphors of America's most beloved fairy tale, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
Sandplay Wisdom: Understanding Sandplay Therapy
R. Mitchell & H. Friedman
2021
Key concepts for understanding and using sandplay therapy effectively, distilling insight from more than four decades of experience
Sand, Water, Silence – The Embodiment of Spirit
M.J. Markell
2002
This book focuses on the theoretical aspects of sandplay therapy.
Images of Resiliency: Troubled Children Create Healing Stories in the Language of Sandplay
L. Hunter
1998
Explores how sandplay therapy, a non-verbal therapeutic approach, helps children with trauma create symbolic narratives of their experiences and inner strengths.
Symbols come alive in the sand
E.T. Dundas
1990
Illustrating how symbols emerge and transform within the tray, offering rich case material and a Jungian lens on the healing journey.
Images of the Self
Estelle L. Weinrib
1993
Explores the emergence of self through sandplay images and symbolism.
In the Hands of Creation: Sandplay images of birth and rebirth
N. Baum & B. Weinberg (Eds.)
2003
Presents sandplay imagery focused on themes of birth and renewal.
Landscapes of the Psyche, Sandplay in Jungian Analysis
Paolo Aite
2007
Explores the use of sandplay in Jungian analysis through symbolic landscapes.
Advanced
Deep dives into theory, analysis, and complex Jungian thought.
Two Essays in Analytical Psychology - The Relations between the Ego and the Unconscious
C. G. Jung
2014
The essays are his attempt to integrate the psychological schools of Freud and Adler into a comprehensive framework.
Psychology and Alchemy
C. G. Jung
1980
Alchemy is central to Jung's hypothesis of the collective unconscious.
Dream Symbols of the Individuation Process
C. G. Jung
2022
Notes of C. G. Jung's Seminars on Wolfgang Pauli's Dreams
The Transcendent Function
Jeffrey C. Miller
2004
Jung's Model of Psychological Growth through Dialogue with the Unconscious
Memories, Dreams, Reflections
C.G. Jung
1989
An eye-opening biography of one of the most influential psychiatrists of the modern age, drawing from his lectures, conversations, and own writings.
Sandplay Therapy, Treatment of Psychopathologies
E.P. Zoja (Ed)
2004
Ten European sandplay therapists describe how severe psychopathologies can be treated in the ~free and protected space' of the sandbox.
Man and His Symbols
C.G. Jung
1999
A foundational and accessible introduction to Jung’s ideas on the unconscious and the symbolic language of dreams.
General Reading
Relevant and informative, but not specific to one level.
Analytical Psychology-Its Theory and Practice: The Tavistock Lectures
C. G. Jung
1968
These lectures provide an extremely clear, readable, and at times amusing exposition of Jung's theories.
Psychotherapy with Inner City Children
S. Taki-Reece
2022
Dr. Sachiko Taki-Reece presents her mixed-methods research through 7 case studies of children with severe emotional disturbance
Jungian Sandplay: The wonderful therapy
J. Ryce-Menuhin
1992
Deep convictions about the healing of pathology, neurosis and grief through sandplay.
Sandplay: Past, present & future
R. Mitchell & H. Friedman
1994
An overview of the historical origins of sandplay, including biographical profiles of the innovators
Crossing the bridge: A Jungian approach to adolescence
K. Kiepenheuer
1990
Kiepenheuer explores the psychological journey of young people during puberty.
Nine windows to wholeness: Exploring numbers in sandplay
P. Eastwood
2030
Exploring the symbolic meaning of numbers through case studies, offering a unique numerological and Jungian perspective.
Sandplay Studies
CG Jung Institute of San Francisco
1990
A collection of sandplay case studies and essays from practitioners at the C.G. Jung Institute of San Francisco.
Sandplay in Three Voices
Katherine Bradway, Lucia Chambers & Maria Ellen Chiaia
2005
A sandplay book presenting case studies and insights from three distinct professional perspectives.
Sandplay studies: Origins, theory and practice
Katherine Bradway et al.
1990
A sandplay book featuring in-depth case studies and diverse perspectives on its purpose and transformative potential.
Foundation and Form in Jungian Sandplay: An art therapy approach
L. Steinhardt
2000
Merges art therapy and Jungian sandplay to explore psychological development.
Old and New Horizons of Sandplay Therapy
Martin Kalff
2022
Examines the evolving scope of sandplay therapy, mindfulness, and neuroscience.
The Lowenfeld world technique: Studies in
Bowyer
1970
Examines personality through Lowenfeld's world technique, a precursor to sandplay.
Healing and Transformation in Sandplay: Creative processes become visible
R. Ammann
1991
Discusses how sandplay therapy enables healing through visible creative expression.
Jung’s Map of the Soul
Murray Stein
1999
A clear, contemporary guide to Jung’s key concepts, including archetypes, shadow, anima/animus, and the Self.
For Practitioners
Practical tools and clinical insights.
Sandplay Therapy, Treatment of Psychopathologies
E.P. Zoja (Ed)
2004
Ten European sandplay therapists describe how severe psychopathologies can be treated in the free and protected space' of the sandbox.
The Sandplay Categorical Checklist for Sandplay Analysis
Geri Grubbs
2005
A sandplay assessment tool composed of qualitative, descriptive categories that amplify specific aspects of sandplay construction.
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Supervision of Sandplay Therapy
H.S. Friedman & R. Rogers Mitchell (Eds.)
2008
Detailed case studies and supervisory insights from multiple practitioners, highlighting varied approaches to understanding and guiding sandplay therapy.
Sandplay and the Clinical Relationship
L. Cunningham
2013
Exploring the therapeutic relationship through case studies, with a focus on how clinician-client dynamics shape the healing process.
Sandplay Therapy, Research and Practice
G.L. Hong
2011
Combines theory, research, and clinical insights into sandplay therapy practice.
Sandplay: Silent Workshop of the Psyche
K. Bradway & B. McCoard
1997
Provides a comprehensive look at sandplay as a means of accessing unconscious material.
Articles
Returning to the Self
Heather Lesley-Swan
In this review Heather Lesley- Swan reflects on Returning to the Self—The STA National Conference which took place in Berkeley, California, USA in 2012.
The Creative Psyche: Jung’s Model of the Use of Creative Methods in Psychotherapy
Christian Roesler
Reviews Jung’s theoretical foundations for creative therapies—including Sandplay—and the current empirical support for such approaches.
The Color Blue: Its Physiological and Psychological Impact as the Inner Surface of the Sandtray in Jungian Sandplay
Lenore F. Steinhardt
Examines how the color blue functions symbolically and therapeutically in Sandplay work.
Sandplay Therapy: An Evidence‑Based Treatment
Lorraine Razzi Freedle
Explores clinical studies supporting the effectiveness of Sandplay Therapy.
Videos
Analyst Discloses Her Replacement Child Status and What This Means for Her Life.
Heather Lesley-Swan shares her personal insights as a way to invite others to consider how they their lives may have unfolded in special ways due to their replacing status.
Sandplay - Dora Kalff
Pioneer in sandplay, psychologist Dora Kalff, talks about the sand box and demonstrates and analyses some of her patients' sand box pictures. It was shot in Switzerland in 1972.
What is Sandplay Therapy?
Gita Morena
The origin, effectiveness and foundation of Dora Kalff's sandplay therapy is presented in interviews with a number of certified sandplay therapists.
Sandplay Therapy with Traumatised Refugee Children
Chiara Ridolfi and Sanja Stefanovic
Touching on some of the foundational concepts that shape this powerful therapeutic approach. While Sandplay can be deeply complex, today we’ll be skimming through key elements of the theoretical framework to provide a grounding understanding.