Virtual
sand tray

Build, design, and play with endless possibilities without the cleanup. Sandplay helps clients express what they can’t put into words, face-to-face or online.

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Sand Tray

Designed for therapists

The power of sandplay, now digital

Get all the benefits of traditional sandplay without a physical box of sand. Clients build scenes that reflect their inner world, and you explore them together.

Anywhere, anytimeUse sand play from wherever you are. Available digitally, location is never a limitation.
Extensive library of optionsA wide range of diverse and relatable figures, from people and professions to holidays and faith symbols.
Change backgroundsSet the scene with a beach, jungle, space, lava or winter wonderland.
Dig, fill, buryEverything you’d do with a real sandbox. Zoom in to capture every detail or out to see the big picture.
Directive or non-directiveJoin your client in the tray, or let them play on their own while you observe.
Imagine 3D (beta)Generate custom objects for the tray by uploading an image or entering a text prompt.

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Sand Tray

In a session

Build the scene, then talk about it

1Invite the client inStart the tray in your PlaySpace room and let them choose figures that express their story.
2Watch it take shapeYounger children enjoy the exploration. Teens often use the scene as a metaphor for how they feel.
3Debrief togetherUse classic prompts like “What is happening here?” or “Where would you place yourself?”, moving figures to focus the talk.
4Keep a snapshotCapture the scene for the progress note or a homework reflection.

Clinical goals

What it supports

Symbolic expression
Narrative building
Emotion regulation
Externalizing feelings
Non-verbal work
Metaphor-focused work

Good to know

AgesChildren and adolescents, and adults who prefer non-verbal or metaphor-focused work.
DevicesA laptop or tablet with a modern browser. No downloads, stylus or extra hardware.
PrivacyEncrypted in transit and at rest. Screenshots stay in your secure media vault.