Objective of the project
With the help of "expressive sand work", children who have been confronted with traumatic experiences from their home country or while fleeing are to find a safe space to process these experiences. The aim is to activate psychological self-healing powers and strengthen the children's resilience. This wordless method is particularly suitable for children who were traumatized at an early age and have difficulty putting their feelings into words. By creatively designing scenes in the sand, positive memories can be awakened that promote a sense of control and self-efficacy.
Using a sandbox, various materials and play figures, the children depict and process their inner experiences. Around ten children between the ages of 6 and 13 take part in each round of the project. One session comprises twelve weekly appointments.
Volunteer companions wanted
Volunteer mentors play a central role in the project. Each accompanying person is there for one child for the entire duration of the project. It is therefore important to make time for all twelve appointments. Before the project begins, the accompanying persons receive comprehensive training from an experienced trainer. In addition, they receive further support during the project and have access to supervision and intervision. At the end of the project, all volunteers receive a certificate.
Information event and two-day training course
An information event for all interested volunteers will be offered on Monday, 17.02.2025, at 5 p.m. Auf dem Wasen 9, 71640 Ludwigsburg, in room 212. The two-day training for the volunteer companions will take place on Friday, March 21, 2025, and Saturday, March 22, 2025, in Ludwigsburg. The weekly dates are always Mondays at 4:30 p.m. in the premises of the district administration office, except during vacation periods. The second round of the project starts on April 28, 2025 and ends on July 28, 2025.
Registration and information
Interested volunteer companions can register and obtain further information from Anja Uhlmann and Pia Scheeff: Email: Anja.Uhlmann[at]landkreis-ludwigsburg.de,Pia.Scheeff[at]landkreis-ludwigsburg.de, phone: 0151 61105553 and 0151 21606478.
Further information can be found on the official website www.sandwork.org/de of "Expressive Sandwork".
