We are often taught that individuation — the soul’s unfolding into its true Self — is a solitary path. Yet Jung reminds us that our deepest psychological work often happens within the intimacy of our closest relationships.Few modern films portray this truth as beautifully as Supernova (2020), the story of Sam and Tusker — two […]
How Dora Kalff’s core principle creates healing for children, teens and adults 🌟 Introduction When Dora Kalff developed Sandplay Therapy in the 1950s, she emphasised one central principle above all others:The Safe and Protected Space.This is the foundation of all transformation in sandplay. Without it, symbolic work cannot unfold, the unconscious cannot speak, and healing
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A Core Principle of Jungian Sandplay Therapy By Rina Louw, Clinical Social Worker & Jungian Sandplay Therapist “The psyche contains the source of its own healing.” — C.G. Jung (1964) 🌱 The Wisdom Within Every Person Jung believed that every person carries within them a deep, regulating intelligence.He called this the Self — the inner
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The Core Principle of Jungian Sandplay Therapy By Rina Louw, Clinical Social Worker & Jungian Sandplay Therapist 🌿 When Boys Can’t Find Their Calm Many boys between 5 and 10 struggle to manage their emotions. They get angry quickly, shout, push, or withdraw. Teachers describe them as “disruptive.” Parents feel helpless. Yet, beneath those behaviours
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🌿 Healing begins in spaces Safe and Free In every child there is a living, breathing psyche — a creative force striving toward wholeness. Yet this growth can only unfold in an atmosphere of safety and freedom. Healing begins in spaces Safe and FreeDora Kalff, the founder of Jungian Sandplay Therapy, called this atmosphere the
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“The hands will solve a mystery that the intellect has struggled with in vain.” – C.G. Jung The Silent Struggle of Boys In my work as a Jungian Sandplay Therapist in a school environment, I meet many boys between the ages of 7 and 12 who find it difficult to express themselves. They struggle to
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By Rina Louw, Clinical Social Worker & Jungian Sandplay Therapist Introduction As we move into what Jung called the afternoon of life, the rhythm of our existence begins to change. The outward striving that once defined our purpose gives way to quieter, more inward movements of the soul. Many people describe this time as a
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When Boys Speak Through Symbols In Jungian Sandplay Therapy, children express their emotions through symbols rather than words. For boys with challenging behaviour or emotional struggles, the sandtray becomes a world where they can safely explore power, control, and vulnerability. It’s common for boys to reach for soldiers, superheroes, or warriors — figures that represent
The Role of Symbols in Individuation Symbols are central to Jung’s psychology because they arise when something within us cannot yet be expressed rationally. They hold together both the known and the unknown, pointing toward hidden aspects of the psyche that are striving for recognition. In the individuation process — the journey of becoming whole
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