Application and progress of psychological sand table play therapy in children's rehabilitation
Abstract
This article provides a comprehensive review of the application and recent advances of sandplay therapy in pediatric rehabilitation. It critically examines empirical evidence supporting its clinical efficacy in alleviating psychological trauma, ameliorating emotional and behavioral dysregulation, fostering social competence, and facilitating cognitive development. Furthermore, the review evaluates current implementation patterns, identifies key methodological and practical limitations, and outlines emerging directions for research and clinical integration-thereby offering a robust theoretical and evidence-informed foundation for refining and scaling sandplay interventions in child rehabilitation settings.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Child Therapy and Development
Transactional Analysis in Psychotherapy
Art Therapy and Mental Health
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Frontiers in Pediatrics
- Publisher
- Frontiers Media SA
- Volume
- 14
- Pages
- 1790000–1790000
- Publication date
- 16 June 2026
- Language
- EN