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Published on: February 16, 2011
Summary
Play therapy using hypnotic relationships helps children access inner archetypes. These archetypes become playful metaphors, fostering ego development and healing through symbolic imagery.
Area of Science:
- Child psychology
- Depth psychology
- Psychotherapy
Background:
- The child's psyche contains archetypes crucial for healthy ego development.
- External factors can hinder the utilization of these innate archetypal resources.
Observation:
- Play therapy within a hypnotic context can activate these archetypes.
- This activation transforms archetypes into "playful metaphors".
Findings:
- Metaphor in play therapy facilitates access to healing archetypal imagery.
- This process strengthens ego development and promotes psychological healing in children.
Implications:
- Playful metaphors in hypnotherapy offer a unique therapeutic avenue for children.
- This approach enhances the connection to the child's inner world for developmental support.
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