Have you ever felt an unexplained surge of anger, jealousy, or fear and wondered where it came from? Or found yourself reacting in ways that seem out of character? These moments often point to the shadow—those hidden, unknown parts of ourselves that Carl Jung described as the unconscious aspects of the psyche. Jung offered a […]
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Introduction Tannie, my youngest child Jennifer was in tears this morning, she doesn’t want to go to school because of bullying… She says she’s not being bullied, but she’s afraid that children will start bullying her… A few of her friends have already had to change schools because of it… It breaks my heart… And
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As parents, we often emphasize the importance of speaking and being heard, but what about the equally essential skill of listening? In the dynamic journey of your child’s development, nurturing their listening abilities can be the key to unlocking a world of learning and understanding. Let’s delve into the transformative power of listening and explore
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Hey Mum and Dad, it is exam time!!! Some kids are worried they might fail, others set very high expectations for themselves. As parents, you play a crucial role in creating a supportive environment for learning and reduces stress during exam times. Here are 20 tips to guide you in supporting your primary school kids
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.🌿 Introduction to The Transcendent Function in Jungian Sandplay Therapy Children often express their inner world through images long before they can explain it in words. In Jungian Sandplay Therapy, symbols, stories, and symbolic play provide a unique window into the developing psyche. Discover how the transcendent function appears in children’s Sandplay Therapy through symbols,
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Young children do not always begin therapy with words. A child of three, four, or five may not be able to say: “I feel overwhelmed.”“I feel unsafe.”“I do not know how to manage this feeling.”“I need protection.” Instead, the child may show it. They may dig in the sand, bury figures, build walls, hide animals,
Sandplay, Claywork and the Young Child’s Inner World In Jungian Sandplay Therapy and Clay Therapy, children often create images before they have words. A child may place a dragon in the sandtray.Another may bury a small figure beneath the sand.A child working with clay may press, squeeze, tear, smooth, or shape the clay until something
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A Parent-Friendly Guide to Understanding Children, Trauma, and Emotional Safety When a child has experienced something frightening, confusing, or emotionally overwhelming, adults often hope the child will talk about it. We may gently ask: “What happened?”“How did you feel?”“Can you tell me about it?” But many children cannot answer these questions clearly. This does not
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A Jungian Perspective on Emotional Intimacy, Invisibility, and the Fear of Separation There is a particular kind of loneliness that often emerges in the second half of life. Not only the loneliness of being alone —but the loneliness of feeling emotionally unseen inside a relationship. Many people entering later-life relationships are not only longing for
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Why Children Sometimes Return to Earlier Emotional States in Jungian Sandplay Therapy Many parents become worried when a child suddenly begins acting younger again. A child who was coping may suddenly: Parents often ask: “Why is my child going backwards?” In Jungian Sandplay Therapy, this may sometimes be understood differently. Sometimes the psyche goes back
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The Mirrorless Maiden and the Search for Soul Recognition Love changes in the second half of life.After 40, 50, or 60, relationships often become less about building identity and more about emotional truth, soul recognition, psychological intimacy, and individuation. There comes a moment in the second half of life when love no longer means what
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How Healing Begins from Within in Jungian Sandplay Therapy In Jungian Sandplay Therapy, one of the most important principles is this: The child is not broken.The psyche is already trying to heal. This idea comes from the work of Carl Gustav Jung and was deeply trusted in the clinical work of Dora Kalff. At the
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Why This Approach Helps Children and Adults Heal Jungian Sandplay Therapy uses symbolic play and a free and protected space to support emotional healing and integration in children and adults. Jungian Sandplay Therapy is not just play. It is a depth-psychological method developed by Dora Kalff, rooted in the work of Carl Gustav Jung, and
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In Jungian Sandplay Therapy, children do not simply play—they speak through symbols. When a child repeatedly brings familiar figures like the Paw Patrol into the sandtray, we are invited into something deeper than imagination. We are witnessing the inner organisation of the psyche. What does it mean when an 8-year-old girl consistently uses all the
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