Anchor

Anchor – Sandtray Miniature

A powerful symbol in sandtray therapy, this anchor offers rich thematic depth for clients of all ages. It is a fantastic addition for clients who feel heavy, tied down, stuck, or unable to move from their current circumstances. The weight of the anchor can reflect emotional burdens, obligations, grief, or relationships that feel restrictive or immobilizing.

In contrast, the anchor can also serve as a grounding symbol—representing stability, safety, security, and the ability to stay centered amidst life’s storms. It may reflect a person, place, or internal resource that keeps the client steady when everything around them feels uncertain or overwhelming.

Clients may use this piece to explore themes of:

• Feeling weighed down or overwhelmed

• Attachment, connection, and belonging

• Safety, grounding, and emotional regulation

• Resistance to change or fear of drifting

• Commitment, loyalty, and responsibility

• Loss of direction or searching for stability

With both vulnerable and empowering meanings, this anchor becomes a widely applicable miniature that invites deep reflection, insight, and storytelling in the tray.

Size: L 2 ⅝ in, W 1 ¾ in, Thick 3/16 in