The Lighthouse: A Guide for the Journey

Kim, Young-ran

doi:2013.4.2.65

J Sym & San Therapy > Volume 4(2); 2013 > Article

Original Article

Journal of Symbols & Sandplay Therapy 2013;4(2): 65-69.
doi: https://doi.org/10.12964/jsst.130009

The Lighthouse: A Guide for the Journey

Young-ran Kim

Sandplay Therapist & Psychotherapist, Namseoul University Child & Family Counseling Center, Cheonan, Korea

Correspondence :

Young-ran Kim ,Tel: +82-10-7203-1525, Fax: +82-31-716-1685, Email: poohyoungran@hanmail.net

Received: October 31, 2013 Accepted: December 31, 2013

Abstract

In this study, the psychological meanings of lighthouses were explored through sandplay therapy. In dreams and sandplay, a lighthouse may seem to play a role as a guide for the journey into the inner world. A lighthouse may represent a helper, a secure place like home, a destination, accomplishment of difficult tasks, and arrival after a long arduous journey. A lighthouse in our mind guides us so that we do not repress or neglect our unconscious out of fear.

KeyWords: Lighthouse, Sandplay, Journey, Inner world