A Survey About the Usage of Sand in Sandplay Therapy : Nature of Sand, Intention, and Aim of Choosing Sand

シンリ　ソウダン　キカン　ニ　オケル　ハコニワ　リョウホウ　ノ　スナ　ノ　リヨウ　ジョウキョウ　ニ　カンスル　チョウサ　ケンキュウ　スナ　ノ　セイシツ　ト　ソノ　センタク　ノ　イト　ヤ　ネライ　ニ　チャクモクシテ

ニノミヤ, コウダイ

Ninomiya, Koudai

原口, 喜充

ハラグチ, ヒサミ

Haraguchi, Hisami

平野, 仁弥

ヒラノ, キミヤ

Hirano, Kimiya

土岐, 慧子

ドキ, サトコ

Doki, Satoko

オオサカ ダイガク ダイガクイン ニンゲン カガク ケンキュウカ キョウイクガクケイ

Department of Education, Graduate School of Human Sciences, Osaka University

Although sand is the core material in sandplay therapy, the type of sand used is not necessarily defined and has not been distinguished in case studies and experimental research. This problem may narrow the application of the knowledge obtained from such studies. A questionnaire was administered to 21 clinical psychologists, aiming to accumulate data about the sand used in sandplay therapy and to clarify constraints and attitudes of the clinical psychologists towards sand. Ten of the twenty-one participants reported using sand bought from makers, while six use natural sand, and six answered “unknown.” While choice of sand is strongly restricted by economical, hygienic, or convenience factors, the clinical psychologists tended to consider sand that is comfortable to touch as most desirable. “Smooth” texture and recalling emotional warmth were suggested as characteristics of “natural” feeling sand. From the results, the experiences, attitudes, and expectations of the clinical psychologists towards sand can impact the type of sand that is chosen, how clients use and play with it, and the type of role sand plays in therapy. It is important to be conscious of these factors prior to using techniques in sandplay therapy. When discussing sand in sandplay therapy in both case studies and experimental research, it is necessary to take into consideration what kind of sand is used and the perception of the psychologist.

原口, 喜充

平野, 仁弥

土岐, 慧子