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Author ORCID Identifier

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9735-8994

Date Available

4-25-2023

Year of Publication

2023

Document Type

Master's Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science in Family Sciences (MSFS)

College

Agriculture, Food and Environment

Department/School/Program

Family Sciences

Faculty

Dr. Nichole L. Huff

Faculty

Dr. Hyungsoo Kim

Abstract

Sand tray therapy provides a unique experience for adults and children to interact with their experiences and feelings from a distance. However, it is not used as frequently as talk therapy techniques in adult therapeutic treatment. The following thesis explores therapists’ attitudes about using sand trays with adults. A qualitative thematic analysis suggests that while some therapists deem sand trays as helpful with treatment, especially for clients who have a history of trauma, there are barriers for therapists to overcome in order to incorporate sand trays more frequently into practice with adult clientele.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

https://doi.org/10.13023/etd.2023.089

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