Sandplay Training

 

C. G. Jung

Often the hands know how to solve a mystery that the intellect has struggled with in vain.

C.G. Jung

The right way to wholeness is made of fateful detours and wrong turnings.

Sonu Shamdasani

The spirit of Jung’s practice of the image as embodied in his Red Book is more present today in Sandplay than in transference-based analysis.

The Sandplay Training Process

John is a member of the British & Irish Sandplay Society (BISS) and the International Society of Sandplay Therapy (ISST). He is also a serving member on the BISS Executive. He is qualified to guide individuals interested in studying Jungian sandplay through their own personal process, before formally applying to train with BISS/ISST.

A minimum of twenty personal sandtrays is required before being accepted onto the BISS/ISST training programme.

Introduction Days to Sandplay

Occasionally, John offers introductory days for people in the healing professions—psychologists, psychotherapists, counsellors, hypnotherapists, doctors, nurses, teachers and anybody else who feels drawn to explore what this kind of therapy offers.

An introductory day may be the beginning of further study in Jungian sandplay therapy or it may be a chance to earn some CPD. For others, who are not interested in formal training, it offers an opportunity to commit to a symbolic personal process, one in which existential issues are touched on or matters of the Spirit are engaged with and brought to light on daily concerns.

Scheduling for Sandplay

Generally, sandplay therapy takes place on a weekly/bi-monthly basis to allow a momentum to build up and for clients to familiarize themselves with their ‘inner landscape’.

For clients who may like to travel, it is possible to do some sessions on consecutive days. A list of B&B and hotel accommodation is available if needed.

Certification Path

After completing a sandplay process with John, a person can then apply to the BISS training committee to be accepted onto the BISS training course in London. For further details on this see and for more information on our umbrella body see: .