Stories in the Sand: Healing Trauma, Anxiety, and Grief | Tammi Van Hollander | TEDxCapeMay
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How can we ensure that we have the bandwidth, insight, and resilience to get through each day and ensure our children will not be permanently damaged by the stressors that plague so much of our society? And how can we make sure our children will not be affected by our OWN stress and anxiety? There are many people suffering today from trauma, grief, and anxiety. Mental health is at a crisis point. But words do not always reach the deep places where hurt can live. In this talk, clinical social worker and play therapist Tammi Van Hollander introduces an expressive approach that flies under the radar that can reach those places that words do not. It’s called sandtray therapy. Be open. Be intrigued. Be playful. Tammi Van Hollander, LCSW, RPT-S is an accomplished author, international speaker, licensed clinical social worker, and Registered Play Therapist Supervisor. She is the owner of Main Line Play Therapy and has more than 25 years of experience working with children and families. She is a certified Advanced Trainer for the Nurtured Heart Approach® and a certified FirstPlay® practitioner. Additionally, she is as a founding board member of The World Association for Sand Therapy Professionals (WASTP). Tammi is well-known for offering virtual and in-person sandtray and play therapy workshops to clinicians and school counselors. She played a pivotal role in co-teaching the first sandtray therapy class in China, introducing this therapeutic modality to the country. Tammi is an internationally sought-after presenter, and her innovative approach, particularly her Greatness Sticks, has garnered significant international recognition. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx
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Tammi is so passionate about healing through sand and play! I can say from day one she saw, felt and believed in the power of this work. Thank you for this amazing talk and sharing a part of your healing journey 💜
Sand Tray Therapy to me is even more important now than ever. Having a resource where emotions can be expressed nonverbally and shared safely without judgement is a priceless gift. This is such a pure and safe way to process and recognize feelings that we are unable to put words to and look forward to the world learning more about this practice and the healing it can provide.
What a great knowledge you shared with all Tammi, my best wishes to you... Thank you so much for this great speech.... Sending you hugs and love 🎉🎉❤
Tammi Van Hollander has done an amazing job introducing sandtray therapy to the world! This short video perfectly and beautifully describes sandtray therapy! What a valuable resource this video is!
What a great introduction to sand tray therapy. Tammi is so authentic and a gift to our field. Great job Tammi!!
I WAS THERE! And it was just as amazing in person. Thank you THANK YOU for bringing attention to the power of sand tray therapy.
Bravo Tammi, thoroughly engaging and interesting listening to every word. You’ve had an inspiring career and profound impact!
This is a beautiful introduction to sand tray therapy, Tammi! Thank you for shedding light on this powerful practice. It's so true that words alone cannot express what's inside of us. Thank you for being a leader in introducing this practice to a widespread audience so more people can have awareness and access to it for their healing, and especially for the children. You are doing magnificent work!
A MUST watch for all mental health professionals and mandatory for anyone who wants to venture into this healing work. Tammi, you managed to capture all of the most important parts of sand tray work while also sharing a piece of yourself. I am so glad to have you in my world - and so proud of you for delivering this message with your trademark warmth and authenticity.
Tammi is a true gift. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise and providing such important information to the world.
Great work Tammi! So great to have listened to this live!
The absolute best! - thank you, Tammi, for sharing this method with such clarity and passion.