2023, Vol.14, No.3

Journal of Symbols & Sandplay Therapy 2023 KCI Impact Factor : 0.44

pISSN : 2234-0556 / eISSN : 2288-5188
https://journal.kci.go.kr/sandplay

This study examines the implementation of Sandplay Therapy in schools and conducts a comprehensive analysis of 25 domestic studies to explore its effects on the school adaptation for elementary school students. Our findings reveal that Sandplay Therapy, when applied to this demographic, primarily comprises semi-structured or unstructured case studies with a strong emphasis on individual counseling. Various assessment methods were employed, including qualitative data such as sandbox pictures, observation logs, and supervision records, as well as objective tools like K-CBCL and projective tools such as HTP and KFD. The results demonstrate that Sandplay Therapy has a positive influence on elementary school students' self-development, self-esteem enhancement, and the mitigation of maladaptive issues. Moreover, it contributes to the improvement of their social skills, ultimately facilitating a successful adaptation to the school environment. This research provides valuable insights into the potential benefits of Sandplay Therapy for enhancing the well-being and adaptation on elementary school students.

The purpose of this study was to investigate the changes in a mother's attachment and emotional control resulting from Sandplay therapy in cases of insecure adult attachment. Additionally, the study aimed to examine the changes in family perception and attachment to the mother's changes. One mother with a highinsecure adult attachment score and her family were selected as subjects for this study. Attachment scales, emotional control scales, sentence completion tests (SCTs), and interviews were conducted before and after the therapy to study the subjects' changes in attachment and emotional control, as well as the changes perceived by family members. The mother then underwent 12 sessions of Sandplay therapy. The results showed that: After Sandplay therapy, the mother's attachment and emotional control demonstrated positive changes. The mother's changes through Sandplay therapy contributed to the improvement of the family's positive perception and attachment level. The sandplay box underwent a process of individualization, leading to self-realization. In conclusion, Sandplay therapy helps stabilize the attachment and emotion of insecure attachment mothers, and the changes in mothers have a positive impact on the perception and attachment of family members. A follow-up study, it is necessary to expand the number of study subjects by attachment type.

This study explores the role of cats as symbolic mediators in the Sandplay Therapy process from various areas and perspectives. Initially, we examined the biological characteristics of cats and their relationship with humans. We then investigated the interpretation of cat symbolism from diverse perspectives, including literary and artistic perspectives, geographical and cultural perspectives, religious and mythological perspectives, as well as psychological and contemporary perspectives. Furthermore, we examined how the symbolism of cats is currently interpreted in the clinical process of sand play therapy, drawing insights from literature and real-life cases. Through these investigations, we confirmed that the multifaceted symbolism of cats can be utilized to facilitate the individuation process of clients.