Course 301
Jungian Personaloity Theory – Part 1
The Structures and Dynamics of the Psyche
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The Reading
The Handbook of Sandplay Therapy Pages 7 – 19
Online Lessons
Online Quiz: 21 Questions
Written responses: Applying theory to Sandplay case material
Training Hours: 10
Please Note: The 300 series of courses is advanced and challenging material that builds upon the courses in the 100 and 200 series. It is not advised to attempt these courses without first doing Course series 100 & 200.
Theoretical Concepts: How Sandplay Therapy Works
Chapter 1 – The Structure of the Psyche
The Unconscious
Consciousness and being Conscious
The Conscious and the Unconscious in
Sandplay
The Ego
Each test is individually read and evaluated by our Facilitator, Barbara Turner, PhD. If Dr. Turner determines that test responses need more work, tests will be returned with suggestions for further reading, re-writing, and so on.
Our objective is to develop understanding of Jungian Sandplay therapy. Just completing the test does not insure the issuance of the Certificate of Completion. The Learner must successfully pass the test to be granted credit.
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About this Course
Course 301 begins our four-part series in the theoretical underpinnings of Jungian Sandplay therapy. In this first of a four-part series, the fundamental concepts of the psychic structures defined by C.G. Jung are introduced. This course explores the essential elements of the psychic structures and their application and function to the Sandplay process. Over the course of the four components of the Advanced Courses, the learner builds upon knowledge and hands-on experience of the benefits and application of Jungian theory in Sandplay.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the structures of the psyche in Jungian personality theory in the play therapy modality of Sandplay.
- Identify the functions of the structures of the psyche in the play therapy modality of Sandplay.
- Explain of the central function of the Self in the play therapy modality of Sandplay.
- List the functions of the ego in the play therapy modality of Sandplay.
- Describe the function of the shadow the play therapy modality of Sandplay.
- Distinguish between consciousness, the domain of consciousness and the unconscious and their function in the play therapy modality of Sandplay.
- Explain the relationship between the conscious and unconscious in the play therapy modality of Sandplay.
- Compare the relationship of the ego to the Self in Jungian Sandplay
- Discuss the relationship between the conscious and unconscious in the play therapy modality of Sandplay.
- Explain how the structures interact to create a sense of identity in the play therapy modality of Sandplay.
- Describe of the the ego-Self axis in the play therapy modality of Sandplay.
- Explain the relationship between the conscious and unconscious in the play therapy modality of Sandplay.
- Describe how the structures of the psyche appear in the play therapy modality of Sandplay therapy.
- Discuss how the application of Jungian personality theory to the play therapy modality of Sandplay work facilitates the therapist’s capacity to contain the psyche’s movement in silence.