Summary

The aim of this paper has been to draw attention to ways in which the Lowenfeld World Technique has been used or studied in the last twenty years since the earlier account (Bowyer, 1970) which summarised literature of the 1926-1968 period.

The last twenty years have shown extensions in the use of the Margaret Lowenfeld ’World’ or Sand Tray technique beyond its traditional use in individual therapy and diagnosis. It has been used as a tool in experimental research, it has shown itself adaptable to use by two, three or four persons working together; it is used as a ’resource’ in various educational and social situations.