Dr. Freedle's Blog

The Neuropsychology of Sandplay Therapy in the Treatment of Trauma added to Traumatic Studies Certificate Program

Big day for sandplay! Effective March 11, 2019 my webinar course on the neuropsychology of sandplay has been added as part of Bessel van der Kolk’s online Traumatic Studies Certificate Program through The Trauma Center. You can register through PESI (whole series only).

Fire and Sand wins Humanitarian Award

Fire and Sand was awarded the 2019 Humanitarian and Social Justice Award at the Santa Fe Film Festival. Thanks to everyone involved for making a difference and inspiring others!

Fire and Sand at the Santa Fe Film Festival!

Fire and Sand documents healing in the community of lower Puna, Hawai’i Island, in the wake of the 2018 Kilauea eruption. Through exploration of the living mythology of Pele, the Hawaiian goddess of the volcano, the inner and outer landscapes of traumatic loss, hope, and new beginnings are revealed.

Local kumus (teachers),…

Fire and Sand Documentary Film

We are so excited about the premier of Fire and Sand:  Healing in the Wake of the 2018 Kilauea Eruption.  It will show at the historic Palace Theater in Hilo, Hawai`i on Dec 4th, 2018.  Doors open at 6:30 pm.  It has been an inspired documentary brought to you by Little…

Shrink Rap- The Healing Power of Sandplay

This interview on Shrink Rap Hawai`i is informative and was a lot of fun to do.  Posting it here so it is easily accessible!

The Healing Power of Sandplay (You Tube video)

• The roots of sandplay
• How it works
• Sandplay and trauma
• Research in sandplay