The Process and Effects of Group Sandplay on the Intervention of the Children’s Problem Behaviour From the Perspective of Mentalization
Abstract In this study, we explored the interaction feature among children, and between children and therapists in a group sandplay based on mentalization theory. Six children with behavioural problems are selected and divided into two groups for 10 sandplay therapy sessions lasting for 50 minutes each time. All sandplay videos are coded for behaviour according to grounded theory, and the frequency changes of each behaviour in the early, middle and late stages of the intervention process are compared. The results show that group sandplay based on mentalization can reduce the intervention of the children during sandplay. Empathetic consultation relationship in sandplay based on mentalization theory can improve children’s problem behaviors.