Symbol Formation and the Transcendent Function

This course concludes the four-part series on Jungian Theory in Sandplay Therapy. This class focuses on the dynamics of symbol formation and the transcendent function in healing and transformation. Sandplay case material is explored using these concepts as a tool for understanding and coming into relationship with the psyche's movements as it grows and changes.
 

• Reading: 16 pages
• Online Lessons: 59 pages
• Sandplay: Vignettes 3
• Sand Trays: 12
• Tests: 25 Essay Questions & 25 True/False Questions
• CE Hours: 15 Continuing Education Hours
• Course Fee: $115.00
• The Handbook of Sandplay Therapy - Turner

Learning Objectives

1. To define the dynamics "symbol formation," and the "transcendent function" from the personality theory of Carl G. Jung.

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

3. To explore sandplay case material, using these psychic dynamics from 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 psychic dynamics of symbol formation and the transcendent function from Carl G. Jung’s personality theory.

2. Have a working understanding of these dynamics 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.