Since I first started using Minecraft as a therapeutic tool, I've been aware of how vast its worlds are (up to eight times the size of Earth!) and the importance of creating safe, defined spaces for clients during their sessions.
Up until now, I've achieved this by using island worlds or creating walled spaces in flat worlds where clients can build and create. This approach is similar to using Minecraft as a digital sandtray.
I wanted to expand this idea and create a Minecraft world for therapists and other practitioners to use with their clients that combines the digital sandtray experience with the familiar elements of the game. Dan Noble from Outsidetheblocks has helped bring this vision to life, and together we've created a Sandtray Therapy World in Minecraft!
Our goal was to make the world resemble a traditional therapy room where sandtray work takes place. In the world you can access the over 1000 items in your ‘inventory’ but you also have access to items that we’ve added or modified for use in the sandtray.
For example, now you can create scenes using your favourite Minecraft mobs but instead of wandering off they will stay where you put them!
Want to take a look?
You can access the Sandtray Therapy Minecraft World for free here: https://www.elliefinch.co.uk/sandtray-world
We are also holding a free demo event on Thursday 12th Sep 7pm-8pm UK time. Book your place here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/958709334427
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