The personality theory of Carl Jung provides a language and schematic for understanding the healing and transformative changes undergone in sandplay therapy. The well trained sandplay therapist must develop a working familiarity with Jungian theory in order to engage in a meaningful and knowledgeable conscious relationship with the subtler, non-rational image language of sandplay. Jungian theory is used in sandplay work, as it acknowledges the central archetype of the Self as the organizing center, source and goal of the human journey. The depths and presence of the Self are experienced throughout the sandplay process.

This course explores Jung's concepts of the unconscious and conscious minds, the ego -Self relationship and their roles in sandplay case material.

• The Handbook of Sandplay Therapy - Turner

Test Materials: 109 questions ...use as a study tool
Sandplay Case Material: 12 Trays
Lesson: The Ego-Self Relationship 4 pages
Continuing Education Hours: 10
Enrollment Fee: $89.00

Learning Objectives

1. Define the elements "consciousness and the unconscious" and the "ego-Self relationship" from the personality theory of Carl G. Jung.

2. Examine the functions of these elements of Jungian theory in psychic healing and transformation.

3. Explore sandplay case material, using these elements of Jungian theory as a framework for mapping the psychological changes undergone by the client in sandplay work.

4. Provide the therapist with a tool for entering a more conscious relationship with the largely unconscious sandplay material.

Learning Goals

After taking this class, the Learner will be able to...

1. Articulate the structural elements and psychic dynamics of the unconscious, consciousness, and the ego-Self relationship from Carl G. Jung’s personality theory.

2. Have a working understanding of these elements of personality in the changes undergone by the psyche in processes of healing and transformation.

3. Work with sandplay case material using these terms from Jungian theory as a framework for better comprehending the process.

4. Recognize the value of and utilize Jungian theory as one means of working with sandplay.