모래놀이치료에서 정서의 창조적 분출과 정신적 재탄생의 상징으로서의 화산의 분석심리학적 의미

The Analytical Meaning of the Volcano as a Symbol of the Creative Eruption of Emotions and Psychic Rebirth in Sandplay Therapy

This paper is about the symbolism of volcanos that appears in sandplay therapy, and presents the volcano as a symbol leading to the individuation of individuals. Although the eruption of volcanos has a destructive influence on the environment, it also has a regenerative effect as volcanic ash makes the soil be fertile or creates new islands. Similarly, the archetypal maternity has both destructive aspects and creative aspects. Based on Jung s theory, to have lots of experiences of death and rebirth like the eruption of volcanos to make the inner side transformed totally is needed. The symbolic meaning of a volcano energy is the Self in between consciousness and the unconscious. It can be connected to courage possible to face on negative emotions like anger, suppression, resentment and authority. This can be a drive to rebirth the creativity like pureness, modesty, and endurance while deppressing the old and negative emotions. The symbol of a volcano is considered as a process of individuation which makes people progress into a center of whole personality.