Symbolic work with clay as a technique with a difficult to reach patient: a Jungian perspective.

<p>This thesis explored the potential of clay work and its symbolic representations as a means to facilitate the integration and individuation of the self in psychotherapy, using a Jungian theoretical framework. A case study methodology was used, to explore a long standing pattern of environme...

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Main Author: O'Grady, Susan.
Format: Others
Language:English
Published: 2007
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Online Access:http://etd.uwc.ac.za/index.php?module=etd&action=viewtitle&id=gen8Srv25Nme4_5934_1223642323
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Activity therapy
Psychotherapy.
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Activity therapy
Psychotherapy.
O'Grady, Susan.
Symbolic work with clay as a technique with a difficult to reach patient: a Jungian perspective.
description <p>This thesis explored the potential of clay work and its symbolic representations as a means to facilitate the integration and individuation of the self in psychotherapy, using a Jungian theoretical framework. A case study methodology was used, to explore a long standing pattern of environmental failure and trauma in a 16 year old female. The Edward's clay work method was utilized to guide the use of the clay work and the discussion and exploration thereof. Central to the study was the importance of a search for meaning given to each clay piece, which was achieved through a dialectical interaction and mutual exploration between therapist and client.</p>
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