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.
Suggested Citation
Hees-Stauthamer, J. (2004). The dog: Guide, guardian, soul mate. Journal of Sandplay Therapy, 13(2). https://doi.org/10.61711/jst.2004.13.2.239