Jellemieke Hees-Stauthamer

Journal of Sandplay Therapy
Volume 13, Issue 2, 2004

Keywords

sandplay therapy, clinical example, alcohol abuse, symbol, dog, guide, trauma and emergence

Abstract

The author explores the dog as symbol and animal guide in psychotherapeutic sandplay processes of children and adults. Four clinical vignettes depict the dog as companion, guide, and retriever of psychic information that can eventuate in the emergence of new meaning.