Jungian Psychotherapy
Introduction
Jungian Psychotherapy was created by Carl Gustav Jung – a well known psychiatrist and developer of modern psychology. It is a form of psychoanalytic therapy that pertains to the unconscious which is the part of the psyche that reins control being that the ego has no will. In people who have difficulty with addictions and emotional states there are complexes that cause them to act in a regretful manner. Carl Jung believed that for a person to become whole they must have a forming together of the ego, unconscious and conscious complexes. In this form of therapy the symptoms that are a result of these neuroses point to things that are happening to our unconscious which is believed to be more powerful. By paying attention to these symptoms we can see what parts of our wholeness needs to become balanced.
Goals of Jungian Psychotherapy
The purpose of Jungian Psychotherapy is to focus on the individual becoming familiar with their own inner sources of growing and knowing the solution to conflicts that arise. This is created for the individual exclusively depending on their conflict. The goal is to make an individual use a given ideology that will help them to find their true inner soul. Every person needs a purpose and Jungian Psychotherapy assists that individual in finding purpose through their own development. This is a manifestation process that is going to require the person to look deep within themselves at the core of what they are facing and how they can resolve those to live harmoniously.
When is Jungian Psychotherapy Used?
Jungian Psychotherapy is used when an individual is experiencing suffering in one way or another. They may want to find some internal relief because of the symptoms that are causing difficulty within their lives. The conflict may be a result of dramatic events. For some this form of therapy may be used to get in touch with an inner self that’s gotten lost along the way. They may want to find their true calling and in order to do that they’ll need to get past all of the complex emotional layers. Some patients have a dislike toward the traditional form of psychology and medication. They will use Jungian Psychotherapy to use an approach that they are more comfortable with in treating their suffering.
The main reason why Jungian Psychotherapy is implemented is because many people feel meaningless and without purpose. They have a want in getting to know their own selves better by connecting with the internal truth. As an alternative form of treatment Jungian Psychotherapy enhances the creativity in man and helps them mend personal relationships. It is often for those who deal with work related issues, addiction, physical pain, trauma, depression, anxiety or for patients who want to understand their “self.”
How Jungian Psychotherapy Works
Jungian Psychotherapy cannot be performed briefly; it will take time for the Jungian Analyst to explore the individual’s complexities throughout the sessions. The therapist is going to break down the complexities of the emotional layers by speaking about the patient’s past and the current manifestations. The analyzing that is being performed toward the patient is the same activity that’s unfolded in the mind of the analyst. In order to clear up the wants and needs of the individual the analyst must have already influenced their own unconscious to help others find the same purpose of self. The Jungian Analysis is an interaction between two individual’s psyches to gain strength and satisfaction through mental and emotional clarification.
Throughout Jungian Psychotherapy the analyst will deal with the patient’s unconscious through active imagination, amplification and explication. During explication the therapist interprets the unconscious material by understanding what a given symbol implies to the patient. Throughout amplification the analyst will describe how that symbol is used in culture, such as within religion. When the analyst can acknowledge this symbol and interpret it they will also uncover more about the patient and how they relate their purpose to the world.
Jungian Psychotherapy works by treating the patient’s emotional problems and layers. When these are focused it helps promote growth and change the patient’s behavior. When the therapist begins uncovering the patient’s complex layers they will show them how to use self knowledge and create a method of living to change for the better. The therapist focuses on their defenses which may have served them at one moment in time, but do so no longer. Analysts ultimately help the patient recover from past incidents and emotional difficulties that are preventing them from living a current and healthy lifestyle.
References
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What is jungian analysis?. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.jungnewyork.com/what-is-jungian-analysis.shtml
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