Dora M. Kalff

About the Author

Dora M. Kalff, a pioneering figure in depth psychology, developed the therapeutic modality of sandplay, drawing from her extensive training with Carl Jung and her deep immersion in Eastern philosophies. Born in Switzerland, she established the Sandplay Therapy Institute in Zollikon, where she trained countless practitioners worldwide in this non-verbal, symbolic approach to healing the psyche. Her work emphasizes the innate wisdom of the unconscious, allowing clients to externalize inner worlds through sand, miniatures, and intuitive play, fostering profound psychological integration. Kalff's legacy endures through her writings and the global sandplay community she inspired, offering a gentle yet transformative path to self-discovery and wholeness.