| Sand Play for the Soul: Awakening the Power of | | | | provide a three dimensional means in which to have |
| YOU to New Worlds of Possibility | | | | this communication. She believes, "releasing set beliefs |
| | | | and habitual patterns which often hold us captive and |
| Soul House Press (2006) | | | | causes mental, emotional, and physical suffering is no |
| ISBN 0977791408 | | | | easy feat. However, being able to see your life story |
| Reviewed by Paige Lovitt for Reader Views (8/06) | | | | symbolically laid out before you helps you to put |
| I had the pleasure of reading "Sand Play for the Soul" | | | | things into perspective and to be able to respond |
| while I was camping in Flagstaff. Flagstaff is nearby | | | | with clarity." What I really like about this form of |
| Sedona, where the book was created and where | | | | communication is that it is something that you can do |
| Paula Petrovic does her Sand Play sessions. Her | | | | on your own and continue to benefit from over time. |
| writings really touched me on a deep level. It made it | | | | Sand Play helps you to discover what is right and |
| feel more special to know that I was nearby where | | | | true for you coming from, "the knowing place within |
| this incredible work takes place. | | | | your soul." You can open communication up with your |
| My initial thought about reading the book was based | | | | soul in a way that is "supportive, empowering and |
| on my ego. I felt that it would enhance my | | | | respectful." Sand Play is meant to be enjoyable and |
| counseling background to read about a different form | | | | enriching. I would love to attend one of Petrovic's |
| of communication. I was familiar with play therapy, | | | | workshops, but for now I can practice this on my |
| but Sand Play goes so much deeper than that. My | | | | own. |
| heart knew that I needed to read this book for | | | | In addition to providing a wealth of information about |
| myself and for the work that I needed to do on | | | | how and why Sand Play works, Petrovic also has a |
| healing and connecting with my soul. | | | | large section in the book called, "Sand Play Stories." In |
| Through Sand Play, you use a tray filled with sand | | | | this section she writes about the healing experiences |
| and small objects to make this connection. How you | | | | of her clients. The people whose stories are told |
| place meanings on these objects and where you | | | | come from a variety of ages and backgrounds. Each |
| place them in your tray gives you answers that you | | | | story will touch your heart in a different way. The |
| need to understand yourself and to see where you | | | | healing experiences that these people encounter are |
| need to heal. You communicate with your soul, and | | | | incredible. I recommend this book to readers that are |
| allow it to tell you what work needs to be done. | | | | looking for a deeper means to connect with their |
| Petrovic says, "There is nothing you cannot | | | | souls and who are seeking answers that really can |
| accomplish when you and your soul are in league as | | | | only be found within themselves. I also recommend |
| 'One.'" | | | | "Sand Play for the Soul" to counselors who would like |
| The purpose of the sand tray and objects is to | | | | to teach their clients to engage in self-discovery. |