קירות נופלים ובתים בנויים על חול – דימויי בית אחרי השבעה באוקטובר

This article explores the transformation of the concept of 'home' in the aftermath of the events of October seventh. It examines both the physical and the mental dimensions of home, investigating how listening to these images can serve as a therapeutic tool. The events of October seventh can be seen as a traumatic disruption of our fundamental sense of security, particularly in relation to our homes. The once comforting haven has, in an instant, transformed into a site of terror and nightmare. The aim of this article is to analyze the imagery of houses and homes, and their evolution during this tumultuous period. This analysis takes a dual approach: first, treating the house as a mental construct akin to dreams, which have become more vivid for many individuals during this time, thus highlighting the heightened significance of house imagery in clinical settings. Secondly, it considers the physical house and proposes methods for understanding its impact on mental experiences. Drawing on Gaston Bachelard's concept of the house as a mental space of refuge and belonging, as well as insights from psychoanalytic and architectural theory, this article suggests using house imagery to create a mental sanctuary for contemplation and dreaming. Clinical examples will be presented to illustrate these concepts.