The 11th National Conference of Analytical Psychology and Sandplay Therapy organized by the Institute of Analytical Psychology, Chinese Federation for Analytical Psychology (CSAP) and Jiangxi Normal University was held in Nanchang, Jiangxi. The Conference was chaired by Prof Shen Heyong of the Institute of Analytical Psychology at CityU.
The theme of the conference was “Choice and Changes: Reflection on COVID-19 from the Perspective of Depth Psychology” and dozens of renowned Mainland and overseas scholars and experts in analytical psychology and sandplay conducted 17 sessions of plenary presentation and thematic discussion both online and offline, adopting the methods of report+dialogue+workshop to discuss the directions of cultural reflection and psychological work under the pandemic.
The conference was held in a timely manner in response to the United Nations’ call for countries to tackle mental health problems caused by the epidemic, explored methods and skills of depth psychology suitable for China and offered professional support for those actively participating in providing psychological assistance in the fight against the epidemic. It also discussed the prospect and promotion of the professional development of analytical psychology and sandplay theory based on Chinese culture in Mainland China.
Guests who attended the conference included Wang Lixia, Deputy Director General of Jiangxi Provincial Education Department, Han Buxin, Former Executive Secretary General, Chinese Psychological Society, Prof Wang Xinjian, former President of the Chinese Society of Social Psychology, Huang Enhua and Liu Jun, respectively Party Secretary and Vice President of Jiangxi Normal University.
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Source: Institute of Analytical Psychology
