Have you ever felt an unexplained surge of anger, jealousy, or fear and wondered where it came from? Or found yourself reacting in ways that seem out of character? These moments often point to the shadow—those hidden, unknown parts of ourselves that Carl Jung described as the unconscious aspects of the psyche. Jung offered a […]
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Introduction Tannie, my youngest child Jennifer was in tears this morning, she doesn’t want to go to school because of bullying… She says she’s not being bullied, but she’s afraid that children will start bullying her… A few of her friends have already had to change schools because of it… It breaks my heart… And
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As parents, we often emphasize the importance of speaking and being heard, but what about the equally essential skill of listening? In the dynamic journey of your child’s development, nurturing their listening abilities can be the key to unlocking a world of learning and understanding. Let’s delve into the transformative power of listening and explore
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Hey Mum and Dad, it is exam time!!! Some kids are worried they might fail, others set very high expectations for themselves. As parents, you play a crucial role in creating a supportive environment for learning and reduces stress during exam times. Here are 20 tips to guide you in supporting your primary school kids
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By Rina Louw, MSocSc & Jungian Sandplay Practitioner 🌱 A Personal Note: Why I Am Studying Complexes Over the past months, I have found myself returning again and again to Jung’s writings on complexes—those emotionally charged inner patterns that shape our feelings, behaviours, and relationships. As part of my professional development and my own Jungian
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By Rina Louw, Clinical Social Worker & Jungian Sandplay Therapist In Sandplay Therapy, certain elements hold a central place in the symbolic language of the psyche.Water is one of them. Adults often pour water when emotions are rising.Children reach for it when something inside needs softening, changing, or expressing.Water appears when the inner world is
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We are often taught that individuation — the soul’s unfolding into its true Self — is a solitary path. Yet Jung reminds us that our deepest psychological work often happens within the intimacy of our closest relationships.Few modern films portray this truth as beautifully as Supernova (2020), the story of Sam and Tusker — two
🌱 Beyond Coping: The Call for Deep Resilience Social work is one of the most meaningful professions. Every day, social workers walk alongside children, families, and communities facing trauma and hardship. Yet behind the compassion and strength, many carry heavy emotional loads: Most training for social workers focuses on skills — managing stress, balancing caseloads,
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How Dora Kalff’s core principle creates healing for children, teens and adults 🌟 Introduction When Dora Kalff developed Sandplay Therapy in the 1950s, she emphasised one central principle above all others:The Safe and Protected Space.This is the foundation of all transformation in sandplay. Without it, symbolic work cannot unfold, the unconscious cannot speak, and healing
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A Core Principle of Jungian Sandplay Therapy By Rina Louw, Clinical Social Worker & Jungian Sandplay Therapist “The psyche contains the source of its own healing.” — C.G. Jung (1964) 🌱 The Wisdom Within Every Person Jung believed that every person carries within them a deep, regulating intelligence.He called this the Self — the inner
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There are moments in therapy and in life where something inside us softens—where the frantic searching stops, and a quiet inner landing takes place.This blog is one such moment.A poetic reflection on coming home to oneself after years of looking outward for validation, identity, and belonging. Through grounding, breathwork, and the slow, honest unfolding that
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The Core Principle of Jungian Sandplay Therapy By Rina Louw, Clinical Social Worker & Jungian Sandplay Therapist 🌿 When Boys Can’t Find Their Calm Many boys between 5 and 10 struggle to manage their emotions. They get angry quickly, shout, push, or withdraw. Teachers describe them as “disruptive.” Parents feel helpless. Yet, beneath those behaviours
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By Rina Louw, MSocSc Clinical Social Worker • Jungian Sandplay TherapistSand & Clay Therapy Centre (Secunda) In Jungian Sandplay, children and adults create scenes in a tray of sand using miniature figures. Without needing to explain themselves, the psyche speaks in image and symbol. One figure that often invites curiosity is the church/chapel. Below is
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🌿 Healing begins in spaces Safe and Free In every child there is a living, breathing psyche — a creative force striving toward wholeness. Yet this growth can only unfold in an atmosphere of safety and freedom. Healing begins in spaces Safe and FreeDora Kalff, the founder of Jungian Sandplay Therapy, called this atmosphere the
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