Self-Other Relational Perspective in Gestalt Play Therapy. The Therapeutic Relationship. Neuroscience and Gestalt Play Therapy. Building a Sense of Self and Support. Using Sand Tray.

Dates: November 8th-9th

Learning Objectives

• Understand the theoretical concept of self in Gestalt-Relational psychotherapy and how the therapist participates in supporting the child’s development of a sense of self.


• Discuss the recent developments in the neurosciences and the significance of the research in our work as play therapists and our understanding of self development in Gestalt Play Therapy.


• Become more skilled in using sand tray from the phenomenological perspective.