I recently came across a treasure trove of great articles, research studies and case reports concerning the many uses of Sand Tray (or Sandplay) therapy. I use the sand tray often with my clients and I find reading these studies to be pretty informative. Thought I'd share just a few of the more interesting ones, but if you want more check out the Research & Case Reports category at MyPlayTherapyPage.com .

Aspects of the Sand Tray/Sand Play Session by Roxanne Rae, L.C.S.W., B.C.D.

Sand Play Therapy with U.S. Soldiers Diagnosed With PTSD and Their Families by Poppy K. Moon

Sandtray Network Journal #6

Sandplay Therapy with Traumatic Brain Injured Adults: An Exploratory Qualitative Study by Lorraine Razzi Freedle

Some Comparisons of Sand Tray Approaches by Roxanne Rae, L.C.S.W., B.C.D.

Expressive Therapies: History, Theory and Practice by Cathy A. Malchiodi

Creative Metaphors of Life Experiences Seen in Play Therapy by Marilyn S. Snow, Ruth Ouzts, Erin E. Martin, and Heather Helm

Story of a Sexually Abused Child’s Sandplay: A Single Case Study by Cynthia R. Mathis

Exploring Sandplay Therapy: Application to Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury by Cynthia Plotts, Jon Lasser, and Steven Prater