ABSTRACT
Sandtray therapy is a projective modality in which a container of sand and a collection of miniature figures are used to express and process intrapersonal and interpersonal situations. Authors increasingly advocate for the use of sandtray in counseling supervision. This chapter equips readers with an introduction to the modality, complete with a multifaceted rationale for its use in play therapy supervision and a description of training requirements for sufficient competency. Readers will discover how sandtray can be used to integrate two models of supervision and to incorporate Jungian, constructivist, and solution-focused principles. Detailed overview of a supervision session includes instructions on setting up the experience, selecting and delivering a prompt, processing with supervisees, and documenting the supervision session. Multiple case studies apply these concepts to play therapy–specific scenarios. Finally, readers will encounter creative solutions for overcoming challenges in sandtray supervision. Key resources are provided so that supervisors can help each supervisee reach their full potential.
