Darcey Ortolf, PhD, CST-T

New York City, USA

Journal of Sandplay Therapy
Volume 11, Issue 1, 2002

Keywords

sandplay therapy, symbol, seal, clinical example, abandonment, divorce

Abstract

Dr. Darcey Ortolf explores the symbolic image of the seal and includes clinical material in this article. She comments that the seal image can symbolize the instinctual pull to retrieve that which is needed from within oneself. She comments that the seal as figurine and symbolic image can indicate early abandonment issues. She cites Estes, 1992 and others who have written about the seal and the theme of finding one’s way home.

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Suggested Citation

Ortolf, D. (2002). Creatures of two worlds: The clinical significance of seals in sandplay. Journal of Sandplay Therapy, 11(1). https://doi.org/10.61711/jst.2002.11.1.556

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