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KMID : 1022520040080010037
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Journal of Play Therapy
2004 Volume.8 No. 1 p.37 ~ p.55
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A case study sandplay therapy for an abused adolescent
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Kim Bo-Ai
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Abstract
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Sandplay therapy was originated by Kalff who associated Jungian theory, the process of individuation with Lowenfeld’s ’The World Technique’. Kalff developed sandplay therapy as knowing Jung through Lowenfeld. Sandplay therapy encourages us to discover potentials from the unconsciousness. In this process, we are able to accept ourselves as we are and experience the process of individuation as the way of becoming a whole being. Since Sandplay therapy uses a method, called ’experiencing symbols in the protective setting’, without verbal expressions and there is no needs of interpreting the meanings of symbols, it is useful for clients with the lack of verbal expressions. Even therapy can be effective when the clients are not talked what symbols mean. For children, it can be useful for clients who have difficulties in verbal expressions or avoid to talk. Because Sandplay therapy makes it possible to communicate nonverbal, it is helpful to understand the adolescents who have difficulties in expressing inner selves. This study shows a case of a neglected adolescent with who performs 20 sessions of sandplay therapy. Although this girl had been very violent and a leader in peer group, she showed a great progress and got more involved in community after receiving the therapy. She intended to change and begin a new life.
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KEYWORD
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child abuse, neglect, sandplay therapy
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