Eva Pattis Zoja Book order

The book delves into the intricate relationship between sensory experiences and emotional responses, using the act of exploring sand as a metaphor. Clients engage in a profound dialogue that blurs the lines between internal feelings and external stimuli, highlighting a continuous interaction between the body and psyche. This exploration reveals the complexities of perception, illustrating how physical sensations can evoke deep emotional states and foster a deeper understanding of the connection between mind and matter.

The book delves into the intricate relationship between sensory experiences and emotional responses, highlighting a dialogue between the inner self and the external environment. Through the act of exploring sand, clients undergo a transformative journey that blurs the lines between internal feelings and external stimuli. This exploration fosters a profound connection between body and psyche, emphasizing the interplay between mental states and physical sensations, creating a rich tapestry of perception and introspection.

While the hands explore the sand’s consistency, its smoothness, and its readiness to respond to the slightest touch, all sorts of perceptions and emotions go through the clients’ state of mind, and they cannot say whether they came from inside or out. It appears to be a circular process, a very subtle but also very persistent and concrete dialogue between the inner and outer worlds, between body and psyche, and more generally, between psyche and matter. In Where Soul Meets Clinical and Social Applications of Jungian Sandplay Therapy , Eva Pattis Zoja explores the psyche’s astonishing capacity and determination to regulate itself by creating images and narratives as soon as a free and protected space for expression is provided. A variety of examples from analytic practice with adults and from psychosocial projects with children in vulnerable situations illustrate how sandplay can be used in different therapeutic settings.

Focusing on the psychological impact of unwanted pregnancies, the book delves into the personal experiences of women facing the decision to terminate a pregnancy. Through dreams, diary entries, and firsthand accounts, Eva Pattis Zoja reveals the complex emotions and thoughts that often remain unexamined in the broader abortion debate. The exploration emphasizes the significance of these intimate narratives, shedding light on the nuanced realities women confront in such critical moments.