Carl Jung & Analytical Psychology
Born July 26, 1875, Carl Jung is one of the most compelling figures in psychology. He founded analytical psychology, which emphasizes the importance of exploring both conscious and unconscious processes. Jung believed that all humans share a collective unconscious. Unlike the personal unconscious, which is made up of each individual’s personal memories and personality, the collective unconscious holds the experiences of our ancestors. Proof of this can be seen, according to Jung, in mythology, which shares similar themes across cultures.
Three important differences between analytical psychology and psychotherapy:
Three important differences between analytical psychology and psychotherapy:
- The goal of analysis is to bring the patient awareness and understanding of what was formerly unconscious, whereas the aim of therapy is often merely to relieve symptoms.
- Analysis examines motivations in our thoughts and actions that lie beneath conscious awareness to achieve deeper and more long lasting changes in the personality than traditional therapies can effect.
- Analysis focuses on the interplay between what happens within 1:1 sessions and your real life experiences.
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