Sand tray therapy is a form counseling approach that can be used with children, teenagers and adults. It is a creative technique that is an expressive type of therapy. During the session, miniature objects and sand are used together to create a scene in the sand. It can be helpful in the areas of depression, anxiety, grief/loss and trauma/PTSD.

Materials used in a sand tray session include a collection of miniature objects which can include:

• Human and fantasy figures
• Animals
• Vegetation
• Buildings
• Nature
• Vehicles
• Fences and signs
• Spiritual objects
• Landscape objects
• Household items