Course 304 Information

Jungian Theory in Sandplay Therapy – Part 4
Symbol Formation and the Transcendent Function

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All of the reading for Course 304 is contained in the online lessons. The Sandplay case vignettes that illustrate the concepts are also in this reading. The course is in three parts.

For your convenience, the Quiz questions for 304 – Part 2 are written into the text. You may download them from the link in Part 2. As before, once you have completed your answers, you will write them in a Word document and email to Dr. Turner for review.

For 304 – Parts 1 & 3, there is also a 25 question Quiz, which you will want to print out and use as a study guide.


About this course
This course concludes the four-part series on Jungian theory in Sandplay therapy. This class focuses on the dynamics of symbol formation and the transcendent function in healing and transformation. Sandplay case material is explored using these concepts as a tool for understanding and coming into relationship with the psyche’s movements as it grows and changes. 

Learning Objectives

  1. Define the term “symbol formation,” from the personality theory of Carl G. Jung as seen in the play therapy modality of Sandplay.
  2. Discuss the term “transcendent function,” from the personality theory of Carl G. Jung as seen in the play therapy modality of Sandplay
  3. Describe how symbols are formed in the psyche through the play therapy modality of Sandplay
  4. Identify how transformative change occurs through symbolic process  in the play therapy modality of Sandplay
  5. Explain the functions of the symbol formation in  Jungian theory in psychic healing and transformation in the play therapy modality of Sandplay
  6. Apply he psychic dynamics from Jungian theory to Sandplay case work as a framework for mapping the psychological changes undergone by the client in the play therapy modality of Sandplay
  7. Compare the two types of thinking that Jung discovered and how they work  in the play therapy modality of Sandplay
  8. Explain the dynamics of observing attitude as it applies to the client-therapist interaction in the symbolic field  in the play therapy modality of Sandplay
  9. Discuss the role of the ego in the transformational process  in the play therapy modality of Sandplay
  10. Identify. the functions of the compensatory product in the symbolic change process that occurs  in the play therapy modality of Sandplay
  11. Define the role of enantiodromia in the symbolic change process  in the play therapy modality of Sandplay
  12. Describe the build up of tension in the psyche when the ego is mis-aligned to the Self and how this manifests  in the play therapy modality of Sandplay
  13. Explain the role of archetypes in the symbolic process of transformation  in the play therapy modality of Sandplay
  14. Compare the difference between what Jung called a sign and a symbol  in the play therapy modality of Sandplay
  15. Describe where symbols are found in daily life and  in the play therapy modality of Sandplay
  16. Explain how symbols are not definitive and are essentially linked to all other symbols  in the play therapy modality of Sandplay
  17. Prepare the therapist  for entering a more conscious relationship with the largely unconscious material in the play therapy modality of Sandplay 

Reading ~ 16 pages
Online Lessons ~ 59 pages
Sandplay ~ Vignettes 3       Sand Trays ~ 12
Tests ~  25 Essay Questions  &  25 True/False Questions
15  Continuing Education Hours
$115.00  Enrollment Fee

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