Course 303 – Information

Jungian Theory in Sandplay Therapy – Part 3
Individuation, Differentiation, Compensation &  Adaptation

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About this Course

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This is the third in our series on Jungian personality theory in Sandplay therapy.  In this course we examine Individuation, Differentiation, Compensation and Adaptation. Continuing to build on the material gained in Courses 301 and 302, this course examines the processes involved in strengthening the ego’s alignment with the Self.


Learning Objectives

  1. To define the dynamic of “individuation” from the personality theory of Carl G. Jung in the play therapy modality of Sandplay
  2. To define the dynamic of  “differentiation” from the personality theory of Carl G. Jung in the play therapy modality of Sandplay
  3. To describe the dynamic of “compensation” from the personality theory of Carl G. Jung in the play therapy modality of Sandplay
  4. To develop understanding of the dynamic of  “adaptation” from the personality theory of Carl G. Jung in the play therapy modality of Sandplay
  5. To learn about the function the dynamic of individuation in psychic healing and transformation in the play therapy modality of Sandplay
  6. To learn about the function the dynamic of differentiation in psychic healing and transformation in the play therapy modality of Sandplay
  7. To learn about the function the dynamic of compensation in psychic healing and transformation in the play therapy modality of Sandplay
  8. To learn about the function of the dynamic of adaptation in psychic healing and transformation in the play therapy modality of Sandplay
  9. To develop understanding of how  the psychic dynamic of individuation functions as a framework for mapping the psychological changes undergone by the client in the play therapy modality of Sandplay
  10. To learn  how  the psychic dynamic of differentiation functions as a framework for mapping the psychological changes undergone by the client in the play therapy modality of Sandplay
  11. To learn how  the psychic dynamic of compensation functions as a framework for mapping the psychological changes undergone by the client in the play therapy modality of Sandplay
  12. To learn how  the psychic dynamic of compensation functions as a framework for mapping the psychological changes undergone by the client in the play therapy modality of Sandplay
  13. To develop understanding of how these psychic dynamics work to strengthen the relationship of the ego to the Self in the play therapy modality of Sandplay
  14. To learn how  development of the ego functions to improve overall functioning of the personality in the play therapy modality of Sandplay
  15. To develop knowledge of how understanding of these psychic dynamics provides  the therapist with a tool for entering a more conscious relationship with the largely unconscious material in the play therapy modality of Sandplay
Learning Goals

After taking this class, the Learner will be able to…

  1. Define the dynamic of “individuation” in the personality theory of Carl G. Jung in the play therapy modality of Sandplay
  2. Describe how the dynamic of  “differentiation” in the personality theory of Carl G. Jung in the play therapy modality of Sandplay
  3. Explain the dynamic of “compensation” in the personality theory of Carl G. Jung in the play therapy modality of Sandplay
  4. Describe the dynamic of  “adaptation” in the personality theory of Carl G. Jung in the play therapy modality of Sandplay
  5. Explain the function the dynamic of individuation in psychic healing and transformation in the play therapy modality of Sandplay
  6. Describe the function the dynamic of differentiation in psychic healing and transformation in the play therapy modality of Sandplay
  7. Explain the function the dynamic of compensation in psychic healing and transformation in the play therapy modality of Sandplay
  8. Better understand the function the dynamic of adaptation in psychic healing and transformation in the play therapy modality of Sandplay
  9. Better understand Sandplay case material, using the psychic dynamic of individuation from Jungian theory as a framework for mapping the psychological changes undergone by the client in the play therapy modality of Sandplay
  10. Explore Sandplay case material, using the psychic dynamic of differentiation  from Jungian theory as a framework for mapping the psychological changes undergone by the client in the play therapy modality of Sandplay
  11. Better understand Sandplay case material, using the psychic dynamic of compensation  from Jungian theory as a framework for mapping the psychological changes undergone by the client in the play therapy modality of Sandplay
  12. Better understand Sandplay case material, using the psychic dynamic of adaptation from Jungian theory as a framework for mapping the psychological changes undergone by the client in the play therapy modality of Sandplay
  13. Understand how these psychic dynamics work to strengthen the relationship of the ego to the Self in the play therapy modality of Sandplay
  14. Explain how  development of the ego functions to improve overall functioning of the personality in the play therapy modality of Sandplay
  15. Describe how understanding these psychic dynamics provides the therapist with a tool for entering a more conscious relationship with the largely unconscious material in the play therapy modality of Sandplay

Reading:                   99 Pages
Case Material:      15 Sand Trays
Test:                             117 Questions …used as a study tool
CE Hours:                 15 Continuing Education &/or Training Hours
Enrollment Fee     $115.00

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