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Focus on Miniatures

Vol. 2 No. 1 (2024)

Focus on Miniatures: Spiritual & Religious Figures

Submitted
February 24, 2024
Published
03/01/2024

Abstract

This regular feature by Theresa Fraser, Associate Editor, looks at the use of spiritual and religious figures in sand therapy. With input from sand therapists from Poland and the U.S.A., she explores the use, selection and inclusion of figures, and their importance to clients.

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