On September 18, 2022, the second-level course of Wei Guangdong sand table game therapy continuous training sponsored by Jiuzhou Psychology was successfully concluded. Nearly 30 students continued to learn sand table game therapy with Teacher Wei. During the three-day course, Teacher Wei focused on explaining the treatment principles of individual sand tours, sand tour operation procedures, sand tour analysis and symbols in sand table games, as well as first-level sand tour homework and supervision, and individual sand table game case supervision, strengthening the students' understanding and practical application ability of sand tours.
Teacher Wei first took the students to review the knowledge they learned in the first stage, review the common sense of sand table game and the basic steps of individual/group sand game operations, and then cut from the principles of sand table game to the second stage fresh content. Sand table games, especially when operating and analyzing sand tables, we need to use professional thinking and professional language expressions, so we must learn and master professional theoretical knowledge.
Theoretical basis of sand table game therapy mainly includes analytical psychology, world techniques, and Eastern philosophy. "If there is no sufficient opportunity to play, there will be no normal and harmonious emotional development." Teacher Wei focused on explaining the content of analyzing the collective unconscious (prototype), individual unconscious (plot), self-nature, and transcendence in psychology. In class, Teacher Wei quoted a comprehensive explanation of the theoretical basis and cultural background of sand table game therapy, and the students listened with relish.
Under the explanation of Teacher Wei, we understand that the sand table is actually the expression of self-nature, and self-nature is the process of unifying unconsciousness and consciousness. Protection and freedom are the guarantee of sand table game therapy. Sand Tour must create a space that awakens and supports the self-healing power of individual cases. A safe environment is itself a healing power. At this time, we should receive sand tour training and know that in sand tours, we should provide visitors with a safe environment with a persistent attitude.
Sand table analysis is the key point. Teacher Wei emphasized that there are seven main steps in sand table analysis. Starting from the overall feeling, learning to grasp the key points, and then analyzing consciousness and reality, individual unconsciousness, cultural significance, and collective unconsciousness, and finally drawing conclusions based on comprehensive considerations. Use professional thinking and language to make professional analysis. In addition, Teacher Wei explained the characteristics of sand tables at different ages to the students in detail, which can better use sand tours in psychological counseling for children and adolescents.
Sand table is a psychological expression, and after expression, it will promote psychological changes. Therefore, as a psychological counselor, you need to understand the symbols in the sand table game, such as characters, animals, plants, buildings, and other types of sand represents the symbolic meaning. By guiding association and giving meaning, the sand table works are analyzed and interpreted from concrete to abstract. Image symbols and analytical theory lead to the client's consciousness, allowing him to realize the unconscious. "Thousands of things in the world are all the sound of the heart." In addition to Teacher Wei's wonderful explanation, a large number of sand tour experiences and practical exercises are also arranged in the course of
In addition to Teacher Wei's wonderful explanation, a large number of sand tour experiences and practical exercises are also arranged. The students learn while playing, play while learning, and experience learning individual sand table game operations and analysis. Case demonstration and case supervision allow students to more intuitively feel Teacher Wei’s superb skills and the charm of sand tours. During the supervision, Teacher Wei always provides everyone with a safe and free psychological environment, and gives you the right time to give them a guide so that you can see the clouds and understand the clues.
Sand table game therapy can promote the balanced development of all parts of the mind, from chaos to order, from opposition to unity, opening up new creative channels for visitors, helping visitors to dialogue with their inner world, and is widely used in the fields of psychological counseling and education. Next issue, October 28-30, 2022, the third level of continuous training course for sand table game therapy, see you in Changsha!
