“THE INNER WORLD OF TRAUMA” AND
“TRAUMA AND THE SOUL” BY DONALD KALSCHED.
Volume 27, Number 2, 2018
A Reflection by Leslie Johannes
Seattle, Washington, USA
KEY WORDS: Trauma, human development, self-care system, defenses, disconnection, childhood trauma, dissociation, neuropsychology, archetype, soul, innocence, numinous, diabolical, identification, loss, recovery, transformation, Donald Kalsched, Jung, symbol, case material. Reflections: Books & Events. ***
ABSTRACT: Donald Kalsched’s approach to the interruptions caused by childhood trauma, the resulting defensive self-care systems, and their transformation are reflected upon. The basic structure and dynamic inherent in the self-care system are discussed, including how an attuned relationship with the psychotherapist or analyst, using symbol, and the mytho-poetic language of dreams, sandplays, stories, myths and fairy tales become necessary “tools” in helping trauma survivors reconnect with lost aspects of themselves.
REFLECTIONS: BOOKS & EVENTS appear in this website and and on the CD of the Journal of Sandplay Therapy ***