Persona, Four Functions, Shadow & Archetypes

This course, the second of a three-part series, continues the exploration of Jungian personality theory as a tool for understanding and describing the psyche's movements in sandplay. Building upon the material from Course 301, this class explores the role of the four functions, the persona, the shadow and the archetypes in the sandplay therapy process. Examples are drawn from sandplay case vignettes.
 

• The Handbook of Sandplay Therapy - Turner

On Line Lesson: 4 pages
Sandplay Case Vignettes: 10 Sand Trays
Test Materials: 100 Questions ...used as a study tool
Continuing Education Hours: 10
Enrollment Fee: $89.00

Learning Objectives

1. To define the elements the "four functions," the "persona," the "shadow," and the "archetypes" from the personality theory of Carl G. Jung.

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

3. To 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. To 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 four functions, the persona, the shadow, and the archetypes 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.