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I love love love using sand tray therapy in family play therapy sessions!

Watching how families approach and complete the activities provides a wealth of information about interaction patterns and how each family member sees the world and their family relationships.

When I use sand tray activities in family play therapy sessions, I like to use activities that allow me to observe interaction patterns.

As play therapists working with children in family systems, we recognize the importance of children experiencing secure attachments with parents as well as developing healthy relationships with siblings.

I would even include helping children to develop healthy relationships with extended family members and family friends who are “family” in a different way.  

Healthy connection and support is vital for all humans, and as play therapists we have an opportunity to help our young clients develop a strong network of support with family and other important people in their lives.

Using sand tray in family play therapy sessions is an awesome way to get a peek inside their family system and circle of support.

Interested in getting some ideas to use sand tray in family play therapy sessions?  Join me for this week's podcast! I’m sharing four of my favorite family play therapy activities using sand tray and tips for using these activities effectively.  

So — If you love using sand tray in play therapy like I do and you’ve been wondering how to use it effectively in family play therapy sessions, then you don’t want to miss this episode!

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