Jungian sandplay\u00a0therapy is a non-verbal therapeutic process originated by Dora Kalff based on the psychology of C. G. Jung. It is a direct method to experience the Self, which Jung encouraged as an essential step for healthy psychological development.<\/p>\n
This is a comprehensive, two-year training program, taught by Jungian analysts and designed to promote the study and practice of\u00a0sandplay therapy.\u00a0It includes an introduction, history, and practical guidelines for\u00a0sandplay therapy, as well as the application of Jungian theory, the study of archetypal and symbolic material found in dreams, mythology, and fairytales, and the movement of libido as it appears in\u00a0sandplay scenes\u00a0to express the individuation process. Seminars incorporate case material of children and adults to amplify and highlight theoretical underpinnings. Completion of the program meets all coursework requirements for Sandplay Therapists of America (STA) and International Society for Sandplay Therapy (ISST).<\/p>\n
The training curriculum is organized into six areas of study that are designed to sequentially deepen the participant\u2019s understanding and use of\u00a0Jungian sandplay.\u00a0Each unit contains three 6-hour seminars taught by Jungian analysts who are also certified\u00a0sandplay therapist-teachers.<\/p>\n
Seminars\u00a0will be on Zoom only, once a month on a Saturday from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm<\/strong> with half-hour break for lunch.<\/p>\n Seminar 1: Saturday, September 30, 2023; 9:30 am \u2013 4:00 pm | Presented by Denise Ramos, PhD, CST-T<\/p>\n Primitive regions of the brain record trauma and generate somatic symptoms that need to be addressed non-verbally. The challenge in treating severe trauma is to connect with these organic, unconscious levels of the psyche where words have no effect. In this seminar, we will see how Sandplay enhances psychosomatic integration by transducing the symptoms from the somatic to the conscious level of the psyche and moving traumatic states toward healthy ones.<\/p>\n Learning Objectives:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Seminar 2: Saturday, November 4, 2023; 9:30 am \u2013 4:00 pm | Presented by Ruth Ammann, CST-T<\/p>\n During this seminar, we will study the Sandplay process of a young woman with hereditary progressive muscular dystrophy. Through this case, we will learn how the work with the concretely formed sand body can penetrate our unconscious body, and bring to light aspects that we cannot see otherwise. We will also describe how the transcendent function appears through psychosomatic transference and contact with the sand. Finally, we discuss\u00a0 how beneficial it is for the client and therapist to review the\u00a0 entire case material together. Only through these reviews can the effect of the process on both the client and the analyst be grasped in its full depth.<\/p>\n Learning Objectives<\/strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Seminar 3: Saturday, December 2, 2023; 9:30 am \u2013 4:00 pm | Presented by Marion Anderson, PhD, CST-T<\/p>\n This last seminar of Unit 4 will illuminate what Jung meant by the famous quote: \u201cOften the hands know how to solve a riddle with which the intellect has wrestled in vain\u2026 by shaping it, one goes on dreaming the dream in greater detail in the waking state\u2026 even though it remains at first unconscious to the subject.\u201d We will begin by examining several vignettes to illustrate how deeper layers of the psyche, such as the shadow, complexes, and archetypal motifs come to life by exploring the sand with the hands.\u00a0Finally we will focus on a case description which illustrates the revelation of an unknown physical diagnosis through symbols and images in the sand.<\/p>\n Learning Objectives:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n This seminar introduces the concept of Alchemy, what it is, and how it relates to Jungian sandplay. The day includes an overview of how alchemical processes develop, an exploration of how the\u00a0prima materia<\/em>\u00a0transforms, Jung\u2019s insight into how alchemy relates to the individuation process and the collective unconscious, and the presence of alchemical imagery in sandplay case material.<\/p>\n Learning Objective: \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Unit 5 \/ Seminar 2: Saturday, February 24, 2024; 9:30 am \u2013 4:00 pm | Presented by Dyane Sherwood, PhD, CST-T<\/p>\n This class will explore how symbols emerge from experience, and can develop different meanings, depending on context. Like the alchemists who conducted experiments with matter, in sandplay we engage with matter: with sand and objects from which symbolic meanings emerge. These images sometimes express an attitude that is compensatory to consciously held beliefs. This was apparently true also for the alchemists. We will delve into the imagery of an illuminated alchemical manuscript, the Splendor Solis<\/em> (1582), and describe how studying its symbolism can enrich our response to the sandplay trays created in our consulting rooms.<\/p>\n Learning Objectives: \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Unit 5 \/ Seminar 3: Saturday, March 16, 2024; 9:30 am \u2013 4:00 pm | Presented by ShannonYockey, LCSW, CST-T According to Jung, alchemy is a symbolic representation of the individuation process. It illustrates how the psyche transforms and\/or develops through the ego\u2019s relationship with the contents of the unconscious. Alchemical images are valuable as they give us an objective basis for interpreting unconscious material. This seminar will provide an overview of\u00a0 the alchemical elements of \u00a0lead<\/em>,\u00a0sulfur<\/em>,\u00a0salt<\/em>, and\u00a0mercury<\/em>\u00a0and illustrate their clinical implications with dreams, nature encounters, and sandplay case material.<\/p>\n Learning Objectives:<\/strong><\/p>\n Dates and Descriptions TBA<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Jungian sandplay\u00a0therapy is a non-verbal therapeutic process originated by Dora Kalff based on the psychology of C. G. Jung. It is a direct method to experience the Self, which Jung encouraged as an essential step for healthy psychological development. 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Jungian Sandplay and the Body: Theory and Practice<\/h5>\n
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Sandplay as a Psychosomatic Therapeutic Method<\/h5>\n
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Revealing Complexes and Somatic Symptoms in the Sand<\/b><\/h5>\n
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\n<\/strong>Unit 5: Alchemical Processes, As Seen in Jungian Sandplay<\/strong><\/h4>\n
\n<\/em><\/strong>Seminar 1: Saturday, January 27, 2024; 9:30 am \u2013 4:00 pm | Presented by Gita Morena, PhD, LMFT, CST-T<\/p>\nThe Great Work of Alchemy: A Journey of Transformation<\/h5>\n
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Alchemical Symbolism and its Relevance to Sandplay<\/h5>\n
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\n<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\u201cLead Makes the Diamond Suffer\u201d: An Exploration of Alchemical Elements in Jungian Sandplay<\/h4>\n
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\nUnit 6: The Emergence of the Self in Sandplay <\/strong><\/h4>\n