Self-awareness: The Primary Jungian Archetypes In Carl Jung’s Archetypes and the Collective Unconscious (1959), he elaborates on a set of primary archetypes that emerge from the collective unconscious—a shared reservoir of experiences and symbols inherited by all humans. These archetypes are recurring patterns of thought, behavior, and symbolism that manifest in myths, dreams, art, and … Read more
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Narcissism: A Mirror That Consumes the Soul The myth of Narcissus, as told in Greek literature, remains one of the most enduring cautionary tales about self-obsession. First recounted in Ovid’s Metamorphoses, the story tells of a beautiful youth who falls in love with his reflection in a pool of water. Consumed by this image, he … Read more
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Scapegoating Scapegoating has been used throughout history by governments and media to divert attention from internal issues by blaming external groups or individuals. Here are some notable real-world examples of scapegoating by governments and media: 1. Nazi Germany and the Jewish Population (1930s-1940s) Government Scapegoating: One of the most infamous examples of scapegoating occurred during … Read more
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Analytical psychology is a school of thought in psychology that emphasizes the exploration of the unconscious mind and its influence on human behavior. It was founded by Carl Gustav Jung, a Swiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, in the early 20th century. Analytical psychology differs from Sigmund Freud’s psychoanalysis, although Jung was originally a student and colleague … Read more
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Genital stimulation as a treatment for “hysteria” in women Hysteria, historically, was a medical diagnosis attributed primarily to women, characterized by a wide array of physical and psychological symptoms with no identifiable organic cause. These symptoms included anxiety, nervousness, emotional outbursts, depression, insomnia, muscle spasms, shortness of breath, sexual dissatisfaction, and even temporary paralysis. Hysteria … Read more
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Anima in Jungian psychology: A key concept that represents the feminine aspect within the male psyche. In Jungian psychology, the anima is a key concept that represents the feminine aspect within the male psyche. It is one of the primary archetypes in Carl Jung’s theory, serving as a bridge between the conscious mind and the … Read more
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1. What is Analytical Psychology? Analytical psychology, developed by Swiss psychiatrist Carl Gustav Jung, is a branch of psychology that seeks to understand the human psyche through the exploration of unconscious processes, personal experiences, and cultural symbols. It diverges from Freudian psychoanalysis by emphasizing the collective unconscious, archetypes, and the process of individuation, which is … Read more
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Schizophrenia, Inner Voices, and the Historical Belief in Demonic Origins Schizophrenia is a complex mental health disorder that affects approximately 1% of the population globally. It is characterized by a range of symptoms, including delusions, disorganized thinking, and auditory hallucinations—often experienced as hearing voices that are not real. For many people, this experience of hearing … Read more
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People fear the unknown because they fear death. Fear of dark places and deep shadows can create crippling emotions in our throats, where the person can‘t breathe anymore. The human psyche is a labyrinth of fears and desires, woven intricately with the threads of mortality. Among these fears, none looms larger than the specter of … Read more
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