Welcome to a transformative episode of "The Sandtray Therapy Journey" with your host, Donna Mirus.

In this enlightening exploration, Donna delves into the powerful integration of vision boards and manifestation techniques into sandtray therapy.

As we step into 2024, Donna reflects on the growth of the Canadian Sandtray Institute, celebrating the incredible community that has fueled this journey.

Join her in uncovering the science behind visualization, the mindset of manifestation, and a step-by-step guide on seamlessly incorporating these techniques into your therapeutic practice.

Whether you're a seasoned therapist or just starting, this episode offers rich insights, research, and practical tips to guide your clients toward manifesting new beginnings through sandtray therapy. www.canadiansandtrayinstitute.ca

In this touching and insightful episode of 'The Sandtray Therapy Journey,' hosted by Donna Mirus of the Canadian Sandtray Institute, we delve deep into the realm of grief and loss through the transformative lens of Sandtray Therapy. Join Donna as she guides mental health professionals of all levels, from beginners to advanced practitioners, through the multifaceted process of healing from grief.

This episode not only explores the universal experience of grief but also provides practical, directive and non-directive approaches within Sandtray Therapy to aid this emotional journey.

Whether you're seeking advanced insights or foundational knowledge, this episode is a comprehensive guide to understanding and applying Sandtray Therapy in the context of grief and loss.

1. Understanding Universal Grief: Delve into the concept of grief as a universal, inevitable human experience and its importance in our understanding of life and mortality.

2. Brain Integration and Grief: Explore Daniel Siegel's concept of temporal integration and its relevance in understanding the complexities of grief and loss.

3. Manifestations of Grief in Sandtray Therapy: Learn about how the five stages of grief, as proposed by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, can manifest in the sandtray through various symbols and arrangements.

4. Directive and Non-Directive Approaches: Gain insights into how to use both directive and non-directive approaches in Sandtray Therapy to support clients experiencing grief.

5. Ten Directive Examples for Grief Exploration: Discover ten practical directives that can be used in sandtray sessions to help clients articulate and process their feelings of grief.

6. Case Study – Sam's Anger and Healing Journey: Dive into a detailed case study of an 8-year-old boy, Sam, navigating the anger and confusion stemming from the loss of his father.

7. Adult Grief in Sandtray Therapy: Understand the complexity of adult grief in sandtray work, exploring themes of isolation, emotional fragmentation, and existential questioning.

8. Children's Unique Expressions of Grief: Learn how children may express grief in abstract and metaphorical ways in the sandtray and how to interpret these expressions.

9. Interactive Exercise with Listener Participation: Engage in interactive exercises designed for listeners to apply their knowledge and skills in hypothetical scenarios involving grieving clients.

10. Closing Thoughts and Reflections: Reflect on the lessons learned in the episode and the transformative power of Sandtray Therapy in navigating the challenging journey of grief and loss.

This episode is crafted to enrich your understanding and application of Sandtray Therapy in contexts of grief and loss, offering a blend of theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and emotional insight. Whether you're seeking to deepen your professional expertise or exploring new therapeutic avenues, this episode is an essential resource in your Sandtray Therapy journey.

10 Directives

1. Create a tray that represents how you're feeling right now.

2. Build a world that shows what you wish you could say to the person you've lost.

3. Use the miniatures  to represent your support system during this time.

4. Make a world that shows a memory you have with the person you're grieving.

5. Build a world that represents your life before the loss, and then modify it to reflect life after the loss.

6. Create a tray that shows the hardest part of your day.

7. Use the sandtray to show what comfort looks like to you.

8. Build a scene that represents your hopes for the future.

9. Make a tray that captures a dream or nightmare you've had since your loss.

10. Create a world in the tray that shows how you envision healing or moving forward

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In this eye-opening episode, your host Donna Mirus guides you through the labyrinthine landscape of shame—a complex, yet often misunderstood emotion. Drawing from the work of Brené Brown, an expert on vulnerability, empathy, and shame, we dig deep into what shame really means and how it affects both individuals and the relationships around them. This episode is packed with insights that will arm mental health professionals with tools to help their clients face their shame through Sandtray Therapy.

Introduction

• Welcome back and quick updates on recent sandtray trainings in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
• Brief orientation for new listeners.

Understanding Shame

• Definition and distinctions from guilt.
• How shame manifests in behaviors and conditions like addiction, aggression, and depression.

Brené Brown's Work

• Exploring the "Shame Shields"—the defense mechanisms people use to protect themselves from shame.

Application in Sandtray Therapy

• Initial sessions in sandtray aimed at teaching healthy coping.
• Methods to help clients identify their shame shields in the sandtray.

Building Shame Resilience

• Steps in teaching your clients to combat shame.

Back to Basics

• Miniature collection essentials and their significance in treating shame in adults.

Case Study

• Journey through "Anna’s" story, a client who battled shame due to past trauma.

This episode provides a detailed guide for mental health professionals looking to enhance their understanding of shame and its intricacies, offering a richer, more nuanced approach to helping their clients through Sandtray Therapy.