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Journal of Symbols & Sandplay Therapy 2021;12(1): 111-131.
doi: https://doi.org/10.12964/jsst.21003
Face the waves of emotion in the sea of the unconscious: Focusing on the symbolism of the sea and the waves
So Hyun Ji
Professional counselor at GwangNam Middle School
무의식의 바다에서 감정의 파도를 만나다: 바다와 파도의 상징을 중심으로
지소현
교신저자, 경기도 광남중학교 전문상담교사
Correspondence :  So Hyun Ji ,Email: counsel_ji@naver.com
Received: March 30, 2021  Revised: June 18, 2021   Accepted: July 1, 2021
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to examine the symbolism of the sea and waves, focusing on these symbols in the dreams and sand trays during the female client’s sandplay therapy. The client had dreamt about the sea repeatedly since childhood, so her repetitive dreams about the sea were analyzed during the sandplay sessions. She realized that the deep abyss of the sea was linked to her unconsciousness. Through the dynamic fluctuation of the waves, the emotions that she had suppressed became shaken, and it brought out her anger. As becoming aware of her suppressed emotions, she was able to heal herself. The repeated appearance of the sea in the sand trays connected her to the unconscious and led her to integration and wholeness. She made the choice of recharging her energy for love in the sea and returning to her life. The researcher could understand that it was the message of the sea to love herself and her life and live an authentic life of self-care proudly.
KeyWords: Sea, Wave, Symbol, Dream, Sandplay
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