| Summary: | This lecture begins by discussing the differences between projective and symbolic techniques. Practical examples are included when describing the differences. The main body of the lecture deals with sand tray work. Practical issues, including the selection of symbols, and the construction of a suitable sand tray are discussed. Ways to use symbols in a sand tray to join with a young child and to help them to share their story with regard to a particular problem or events that may be causing them distress are discussed. A specific example involving a child who has experienced a traumatic event is described. Later in the lecture the skill of observation is discussed in some detail. This includes instructions about what to look for when observing the child's play, the child's developmental level, and the child's compositions and arrangements in the sand tray. The discussion also includes observation of the child's choice of symbols, the child's emotional presentation, and themes that develop during the sand tray work. The use and importance of observation to give feedback to the child so that the child will continue to tell their story is discussed.
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