A Study on the Symbolic Analysis of Cats (고양이의 상징성 해석에 관한 연구)

황준희; 신지현

A Study on the Symbolic Analysis of Cats

Journal of Symbols & Sandplay Therapy
Abbr : JSST
2023, 14(3), pp.97-140
Publisher : Korean Society for Sandplay Therapy
Research Area : Social Science > Psychological Science > Counseling Psychology / Psychotherapy
Received : September 30, 2023
Accepted : December 12, 2023
Published : December 31, 2023

황준희 ¹, 신지현 ²

¹건국대학교 문학․예술심리치료학과 박사과정
²건국대학교 문학․예술심리치료학과

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ABSTRACT

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.

KEYWORDS

cat, symbolic mediator, Sandplay Therapy, individuation process

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