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E hoki ki tō ūkaipō: Honoring Grief and Connection Through Sandtray in New Zealand

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Sandtray therapy can be a culturally appropriate intervention for clients of various cultures, a developmentally appropriate intervention for clients of various ages, and a safe environment for clients experiencing grief. This article is a case study of a New Zealand child of Māori descent. The authors describe the training the clinician received as a result of a cultural exchange between New Zealand and the United States. This article also highlights key aspects of Māori culture and symbolic expression that contributed to a healing experience of a child navigating grief. The phrase E hoki ki tō ūkaipō means "return to your physical/spiritual nourishment" (Dell, 2016).

Source: World Journal for Sand Therapy Practice®

DOI: 10.58997/wjstp.v3i3.124

Authors: Sarah Blalock, Hayley Barber, Kirsty Ross, Ati Wongsaroj, Hukarere Valentine

Institutions: Texas State University, VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center, Massey University

Language: English

Topic: Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4413901566

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