Baba Jaga entered my ceramic work as more than a story. She became a way of understanding clay, age, marks, fire, and transformation. In the old tales, Baba Jaga lives at the edge of the forest. She is not simple. She is frightening and wise, destructive and helpful, wild and deeply knowing. She belongs to […]
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A Jungian Explanation for Parents “But he never watched superheroes…”So why does my child still play the hero? Many parents are surprised when their child repeatedly uses strong symbolic images in play — heroes, fighters, animals, monsters, battles, kings, or queens — especially when the parent knows the child has not been exposed to violent
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🌱 Beyond Coping: The Call for Deep Resilience Social work is one of the most meaningful professions. Every day, social workers walk alongside children, families, and communities facing trauma and hardship. Yet behind the compassion and strength, many carry heavy emotional loads: Most training for social workers focuses on skills — managing stress, balancing caseloads,
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There are moments in therapy and in life where something inside us softens—where the frantic searching stops, and a quiet inner landing takes place.This blog is one such moment.A poetic reflection on coming home to oneself after years of looking outward for validation, identity, and belonging. Through grounding, breathwork, and the slow, honest unfolding that
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“In the field of Social and Sandplay work, we often hold others — but rarely have a space that holds us.” Rina Louw By Rina Louw, Clinical Social Worker & Jungian Sandplay Therapist 📧 info@rinalouwclinical.co.za 🌿 Creating a Reflective Community for Growth In the helping professions, we hold stories of pain, resilience, and transformation. Yet,
🌱 Introduction Many women in their 40s reach a point where they ask: “Who am I beyond the roles I play?” Mother, partner, caregiver, professional — these masks can sometimes silence the deeper voice within. One powerful way to reconnect with yourself is through expressive collage therapy. Collage is not just cutting and pasting pretty
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Ever wondered why couples therapy? IN this blog we are going to look at 3 tops reasons for relationship breakdown. No relationship is immune to struggle. Whether you’ve been together for five years or fifty, every couple will face challenges that test their connection. The good news? Conflict doesn’t have to mean the end. With
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Understanding Dysregulation & Development in Early Childhood. Yes — the children’s reactions were absolutely in line with their developmental phase. At ages 5 to 6, the brain, nervous system, and psyche are still learning to self-regulate, to distinguish emotion from action, and to hold complexity. Their intense responses — the sensory aversion, the difficulty naming
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A Jungian approach to nurturing social & emotionally intelligent children. Have you ever paused after a difficult moment with your child and thought, “Why did I react like that?”Or watched your child struggle with big feelings and wondered, “How do I really help them grow through this — not just stop the behavior?” These are
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Have you ever looked at your child mid-tantrum and thought, “Where did that come from?”Or felt helpless when your child acts out and nothing seems to calm them down? You’re not alone. Many parents struggle with difficult behavior — the yelling, the refusal to listen, the emotional outbursts. But what if we paused and asked:
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