The following paper will examine two instrumental therapeutic approaches from a Jungian perspective. The first is the use of drawings in play therapy and the second is metaphors and how they can be applied and useful in a therapeutic context.
Jungian Approach to Therapy Jung presented an analytical approach to counselling based on psychodynamic schools of thought rooted in the dependence of unconscious processes in psychological functioning, symbolic interpretations and indirect methods of psychological assessment. Jung believed in uncovering the complexities of the psyche through analogies, links to the spiritual world, culture, mythology and religion.
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Active imagination relies on artwork to enlighten the unconscious. Jung would ask patients to draw and encouraged personal expression at a certain stage of development by brush, pencil or pen.
Play Therapy: Drawings
Counsellors implementing a Jungian approach to therapy use many techniques, one of which is the use of drawing. Drawing has become increasingly implemented during play therapy in particular. Playing allows children to communicate elaborate ideas and messages that would otherwise not be possible as a result of their low verbal abilities (Birch & Carmichael, 2009).
History
In the 1800s drawings became significant in psychoanalysis as it helped reveal the unconscious (Birch & Carmichael, 2009). Freud first reported on drawings of Little Hans in order to bring to the surface unconscious material through images. Since then, creative techniques such as drawings and metaphorical imagery have been implemented in children’s counselling (Birch & Carmichael, 2009). To this day, art is often integrated into play therapy sessions as it uses the creative process to improve the physical, mental and emotional well being of children (Birch & Carmichael, 2009). The entire creative process used in self-expression helps people resolve internal conflicts, develop interpersonal skills, manage behaviours, reduce stress, increase self-esteem, increase self-awareness and helps the client …show more content…
Counsellors who work with children will use many play techniques for assessment and to meet goals with their clients. Axline (1989) was an early founder of play therapy for children and postulated that counsellors must accept and allow the child to lead the session, which enabled for an atmosphere whereby the child felt free to express themselves, the counsellor was able to reflect the feelings back and respect the child’s ability to solve their own problems. A play and art therapist would therefore make an effort to encourage the clients self-expression which can be done through
Jungian Approach to Therapy Jung presented an analytical approach to counselling based on psychodynamic schools of thought rooted in the dependence of unconscious processes in psychological functioning, symbolic interpretations and indirect methods of psychological assessment. Jung believed in uncovering the complexities of the psyche through analogies, links to the spiritual world, culture, mythology and religion.
In this form of psychology, the analyst’s role is to facilitate the process of individuation …show more content…
Active imagination relies on artwork to enlighten the unconscious. Jung would ask patients to draw and encouraged personal expression at a certain stage of development by brush, pencil or pen.
Play Therapy: Drawings
Counsellors implementing a Jungian approach to therapy use many techniques, one of which is the use of drawing. Drawing has become increasingly implemented during play therapy in particular. Playing allows children to communicate elaborate ideas and messages that would otherwise not be possible as a result of their low verbal abilities (Birch & Carmichael, 2009).
History
In the 1800s drawings became significant in psychoanalysis as it helped reveal the unconscious (Birch & Carmichael, 2009). Freud first reported on drawings of Little Hans in order to bring to the surface unconscious material through images. Since then, creative techniques such as drawings and metaphorical imagery have been implemented in children’s counselling (Birch & Carmichael, 2009). To this day, art is often integrated into play therapy sessions as it uses the creative process to improve the physical, mental and emotional well being of children (Birch & Carmichael, 2009). The entire creative process used in self-expression helps people resolve internal conflicts, develop interpersonal skills, manage behaviours, reduce stress, increase self-esteem, increase self-awareness and helps the client …show more content…
Counsellors who work with children will use many play techniques for assessment and to meet goals with their clients. Axline (1989) was an early founder of play therapy for children and postulated that counsellors must accept and allow the child to lead the session, which enabled for an atmosphere whereby the child felt free to express themselves, the counsellor was able to reflect the feelings back and respect the child’s ability to solve their own problems. A play and art therapist would therefore make an effort to encourage the clients self-expression which can be done through