Ezra's 'Pearls of Vulnerability': A Reflection on the Oyster.
Ezra sits at a dimly lit oyster bar, staring at the glistening shellfish. Each one is a world unto itself — the jagged, weathered shell...
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joannahall8053
Nov 95 min read
The Mouse: An Autoethnographic Subjective Immersive Analysis
I am the mouse—small, quiet, unseen, yet filled with the essence of an ancient energy. I move in the corners of the room, in the hidden,...
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joannahall8053
Oct 255 min read
The Cat, the Self, and the Sand: Unravelling Symbols in Sandplay and Jungian Thought
I found myself staring at a simple black, glass, figurine of a cat during a recent Sandplay session. It had an undeniable presence in the...
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joannahall8053
Oct 225 min read
The Yacht and the Dinghy: Navigating the Waters of Myth and Psychology
Yachts and dinghies—though both vessels for navigating water—carry vastly different symbolic meanings, both in psychology and mythology....
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joannahall8053
Oct 205 min read
The String of White Beads: A Subjective Immersive Analysis
The string of white beads rests gently in my hand, cool and smooth against my skin. There is something calming in their uniformity, each...
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joannahall8053
Oct 203 min read
The Bottle Top: A Subjective Immersive Experience in Symbolism
The bottle top sits small, forgotten on the edge of the counter. A tiny thing, seemingly insignificant. Yet, when I pick it up, it is...
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joannahall8053
Oct 203 min read
The Bell: A Subjective Immersive Experience in Symbolism
The bell waits. Silent and cold, it sits on the shelf, a humble object, often overlooked. Yet, its potential is vast. It holds a meaning,...
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joannahall8053
Oct 174 min read
The Symbolism of the Mermaid in Carl Jung’s and Barbara Turner’s Theories of Sandplay
The mermaid, a mythical creature that embodies both the allure of the sea and the mystery of the human psyche, has long been a symbol of...
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joannahall8053
Oct 44 min read
The Symbolism of a Spider: Weaving the Threads of Life, Fate, and Creativity.
Within the framework of Carl Jung’s analytical psychology, symbols are vital in helping us navigate the depths of our unconscious. The...
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joannahall8053
Oct 43 min read
Rooting Into the Self: Strength and Transformation Through Sandplay Therapy and the 12 Tray Process
Just as a tree grows from the depths of its roots into a towering presence, so too does the process of Sandplay therapy guide individuals...
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joannahall8053
Aug 55 min read
Unleashing the Rhizome: Deleuze and Guattari Enter the Dialogue
With Freud, Bowlby, Winnicott, Klein, Ogden, Yalom, Becker, and Anna Our exploration into the human psyche has traversed through the...
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joannahall8053
Jul 295 min read
Denying the Inevitable:
Ernest Becker Challenges Yalom and Joins Freud, Bowlby, Winnicott, Klein, Ogden, and Anna The exploration of the human psyche often leads...
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joannahall8053
Jul 235 min read
Embracing the Sun and Shadows
Irvin Yalom Joins Freud, Bowlby, Winnicott, Klein, Ogden, and Anna In the ongoing journey through the depths of the human psyche, each...
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joannahall8053
Jul 154 min read
Finding Purpose: Jordan's Leap from Corporate Stress to Counselling Success
Jordan sat at his kitchen table, laptop open, and a hot cup of tea steaming beside them. He was on the cusp of making a major career...
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joannahall8053
Jul 115 min read
Mistaking People for Hats: Thomas Ogden Joins Freud, Bowlby, Winnicott, Klein, and Anna
The journey through the mind continues, with each pioneer in psychoanalysis offering a unique perspective that deepens our understanding...
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joannahall8053
Jul 113 min read
Navigating the Light and Shadow: Independence and the Dance of Solitude
"In the quiet clash of dawn and dusk, A soul dances between joy and husk. A single heart, two paths to roam, In light and shadow, finds...
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joannahall8053
Jul 44 min read
A Controversial Twist: Melanie Klein Joins Freud, Bowlby, Winnicott, and Anna
Episode 4 In psychoanalysis, few figures have stirred as much debate and provoked as many passionate responses as Melanie Klein. Known...
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joannahall8053
Jul 44 min read
Unveiling the emotion paradox: Authentic self-hood and the unspoken dialogue.
While emotions are an undeniable part of our existence, open discussions about specific or general emotions are surprisingly rare. The...
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joannahall8053
Jul 420 min read
Bereavment in the Family
Grief, as defined in the dictionary, is a profound and intense sorrow. When a child experiences emotional bereavement, it can be just as...
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joannahall8053
Jun 295 min read
Louise Bourgeois, Psychoanalysis, and Self-Injury: A Multifaceted Exploration with Chandler and Steggals
Louise Bourgeois' art, with its deep psychoanalytic underpinnings, offers profound insights into the complexities of self-injury. By...
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