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

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).