Analytical psychology

With his split from Freud in 1913, Carl Jung went on to develop his theory of Analytical Psychology that made him an important forerunner of the humanist movement in psychology. While his theory has been deemed quite unusual and difficult to understand, it is nevertheless important in the development of modern day psychology. While Freud believed that the sex instinct was virtually the primary determinant of behavior, Jung thought that the development of behavior had to consist of more than that of the sexual urges. This original disagreement was the primary trigger between their split, where Jung desired to create a view of psychology that held human dreams and spiritual necessities as important contributors to personality development (Ryckman,…

Introduction Carl Jung was a supporter of Freud mainly because of their shared interest in the unconscious. To many psychologists, Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung defined the world of psychology. Though differing, their theories had a great impact on our perception of the human mind. Their contributions to practice and theory have led to the growth of successful psychological treatments for the broad range of human distress. However, their paths were not so different from the beginning. But the…

Carl Jung was a Swiss psychiatrist who established the body of analytical psychology. He stated that every person has several personalities within oneself. Basically, we can look at one’s personality from four different categories, persona, shadow, anima/animus and archetypes. The easiest to recognize is persona. Persona is a social mask that we all show to the public. We change the roles in different situations in society. For instance, a student acts as an attentive respectful person who…

In Lisel Mueller’s poem “Reading the Brothers Grimm to Jenny,” the narrator details the relationship that he or she has with Jenny. Jenny is a character who is facing her own internal conflicts, but displays innocence and truthfulness to the narrator. As a result of this display, the narrator is conflicted about telling fairytales to Jenny. Moreover, the narrator is concerned with the high qualities and ideas that she attributes to people who are not worthy, who the narrator deems unworthy. To…

a part of ourselves that we cannot readily access, and they are being broadcasted across television screens as likable people with conflicting emotions and everyday dilemmas just like us. They, in turn, are accessible to us, which is why we so readily watch and gravitate towards them. The function of the shadow, according to Jung is to, “represent the opposite side of the ego and to embody just those qualities that one dislikes most in other people,” (Jung, 173). Ultimately we take those…

often associated with innocence, vulnerability and dependency. The child is seen to pave the way for a future, and brings promise for new beginnings. A character who functions as The Child archetype is extremely dependent on others and needs constant reassurance. On the contrary exists the Mother archetype. There are many qualities associated with this archetype including, nurturing, sympathetic and comforting. Additionally, someone who that fosters growth and fertility or with helpful…

A Jungian Analysis of Ursula Hegi’s Stones from the River “We cannot change anything until we accept it. Condemnation does not liberate, it oppresses.” - C.G. Jung. Carl Jung’s theories are profoundly influential to modern psychiatry; they allow us to analyze stories, characters, and writings from the innermost layer. Although Carl Jung did extensive research on the human psyche, perhaps some of his most interesting theories were on the nature of how human beings write and tell stories,…

When a light is shine to a person, people can him or her clearly. You cannot hide anything, but look behind and a shadow is standing right behind. The shadow self or known in psychology as the personal shadow is an assertion that everybody has another personality deep within them. First formulated by Carl Jung. It has been developed by his followers, some of them are Connie Zweig and Jeremiah Abrams. The shadow self is a personality hidden to the outside world, either by design of the person or…

to me. Because of this, I have taken many dual enrollment and AP courses, knowing that these will give me a “leg up” in the college application process and allow me to gain college credit early. The second word I used to describe myself, analytic, is something I’m actually very proud of. Another way to say this is that I am logical and like to make informed, well thought-out decisions. Whether I’m taking a stance on a religious issue or choosing which political candidate to support, I strive…

The film, “Jaws”, was released in 1976, by Stephen Spielberg and is widely considered the first Hollywood Blockbuster. “Jaws” is one of my if not my favorite movie, I have seen this film, as many as a half dozen times and each time I view it, I find that I enjoy it more and more. “Jaws” has a unique way of captivating any audience who views the film, its director Stephen Spielberg, is a master at grabbing the audience’s attention by making us feel as if we are the ones in the water at the Amity…