The following paper will examine two instrumental therapeutic approaches from a Jungian perspective. The first is the use of drawings in play therapy and the second is metaphors and how they can be applied and useful in a therapeutic context. Jungian Approach to Therapy Jung presented an analytical approach to counselling based on psychodynamic schools of thought rooted in the dependence of unconscious processes in psychological functioning, symbolic interpretations and indirect methods of psychological assessment. Jung believed in uncovering the complexities of the psyche through analogies, links to the spiritual world, culture, mythology and religion.…
The culture of inquiry that I have chosen is Gambia. This is particularly intriguing to me, because I am not very knowledgeable about the origin of my parent’s culture. Ultimately, I would like to obtain as much information as I can pertaining to the culture in Gambia – especially topics related to marriage. To obtain a better understanding – I have chosen to compare and contrast Gambia and America 's marriage customs – this will allow me to visualize the ideals and the differences between a culture I am familiar with compared to one I would like to learn about. Let’s take a closer look at the marriage customs in both America and Gambia by researching sources and referring to the textbook Communication between Cultures.…
In Coontz’s article, she explains the concept of marriage for different cultures. Some of the areas were China, Europe, Africa, Greece, Alaska and etc. She gives a brief description of how the parents and sometimes the government play a…
In understanding the dimensions of religion and how the rituals of each religion have been formed, it is important to recognize that each individual religion holds its own unique methods of practice and have many different levels of complex beliefs; including ways of following and practicing the cultural expectations as well as understanding the historical events that have formed each religion. Some beliefs are formed due to the exposure of the religion that has been practiced within one’s family. Others may be formed within adulthood based upon self-discovery and one’s wishes to pursue a certain lifestyle. Those who are fully knowledgeable on the many different forms of religion are more likely to be able to form more in-depth opinions that…
The rite of passage I got to witness was an Indian wedding/marriage. This experience was very blissful and unforgettable. The indian couple that I witnessed get married, had an arranged marriage, which is one the most common practises used by indians. The parents were in control of their children and of the marriage. I noticed the process of the parents looking for the significant other, they were to examine the religion, caste, wealth, horoscope and beauty.…
These definitions are different in many ways. This essay will address the hypothesis that both the sacraments of marriage that are celebrated by Hindus and Catholics achieve different purposes, structures and symbols. The purpose of the Catholic…
Native American religion is peculiar, to say the least. In most religions, there is a central belief that everyone in that religion follows; however, Native Americans do not have beliefs cast in stone that everyone must to adhere to. In fact, it is quite difficult to refer to the beliefs of different Native American tribes as one religion, although, there are many similarities between them. Perhaps, it is more appropriate to separate each Native American tribe’s belief system into a different sect of a common religion, which they share. In general, Native Americans, themselves, do not refer to their spiritual practices as a religion, rather a way of life and essential part of their survival.…
Intercultural marriage is defined as marriage between people who come from two different cultural backgrounds, throughout the years . In the story “A Red Girl's Reasoning” E. Pauline Johnson defines the different views on marriage within a cultural and religious marriage, she also speaks upon the equality of race, beliefs, and about how there is no superior ethnicity. Marriage rights and customs morally depend on culture and religion, many christians believe that marriage should involve a ceremony and consent from a priest or magistrate, while on the other hand, Indian rites consist of a feast and a couple that shall agree to live only with and for each other. The married couple in the story, Charlie and Christine, argue about how a proper marriage should propose and why marriage should be either be religious or cultural. In the story “A Red Girl’s Reasoning”, the couple defines and differs the meaning of cultural beliefs, the customs and legality of how a marriage should occur, and finally the rituals of an Indigenous and Christian marriage.…
(Moore and Asay, pg. 28, 35). Vasant and Champa had an arranged, traditional Indian marriage and a traditional…
In the article When Brothers Share a Wife Among Tibetans, the good life relegates many women to spinsterhood by Melvyn Goldstein states that many Tibetans follow their culture about brothers sharing the same wife. Two or more brothers sharing the same wife and have the same equal access to the wife is referred as fraternal polyandry (Goldstein 1). This type of marriage is basically arranged by parents with children. However, the Westerns do not see this as the right thing to do and they believe that this is structural violence because it harms them from preventing them from meeting their basic needs and therefore they also believe in structural relativism because they are judging them by their own personal perspective. Agency plays a part…
Additionally, in Miguel Helft’s piece “Matrimony with a Proper Stranger”, he shows that arranged marriage, which is considered oppressive and archaic in America, is thought of very differently in other cultures. It is true that in the past, arranged marriages were agreed on from childhood, and possibly even before the birth of the children in question! In previous times, the bride and groom themselves had no choice in the happenings, and often, the woman was thought of as the man’s property. However, in more recent times, the couple is allowed much more freedom and choice in the event. As an example, consider Helft’s “Matrimony with a Proper Stranger”.…
In accordance with Ancient China, ancestors are believed to hold the duties of mediating events between heaven and Earth within their corresponding lineage. Their job simply implies the protection and vigilance of their descendants. Given their crucial task, the ancestors’ family would often worry about their well-being. In order to the living family to take care of their deceased loved-ones, they would prepare shrines to honor them and to provide comfort.…
In “The Making of a Divorce Culture” written by Barbara Dafoe Whitehead, author describes the condition that divorce rate has been increased rapidly since 1960s. Nowadays, the obligation to keep a family stable is gone. What replaces it is the pursuit to self-gratification and selfish thought of experiencing new things. From another aspect, Whitehead proves the feasibility of divorce. When divorce makes both parents happier, it becomes a positive move which may make the children’s lives better.…
The way the Latuka tribe goes about this process is not the normal way that the majority of the world does. The way this tribe goes about marriage is not the proper way a person should choose their future spouse. This also exposes how the Lakuta view women and treat them. They show no respect in their treatment towards women, nor do they allow women to make their own choices. Not only do they disrespect women, but they tear them away from their families and don’t allow them to see them unless the female’s father agrees with the marriage.…
Have you ever gone to any wedding or your own wedding? Every girl wants to have a fantasy wedding since her childhood, but it still has several ceremonies that people should be following. The traditional ceremonies make the wedding to be busy, solemn, emotional, and feel holy. People believe that following these ceremonies, a new couple’s life will be happier. Not only do different countries have unique customs, cultures, and traditional to respect, but different countries also have some similar traditions that people known, such as America and Asian countries.…