Son of a pastor, his paternal grandfather and great grandfather were physicians. He took a degree in medicine at the University of Basle, then specialised in psychiatry. In early p...
Discover MoreJung himself apparently went through a difficult separation from his mother in early childhood that had repercussions for his social health later in life. Jung’s mother was said ...
Discover MoreUnderstanding Dream Interpretation: Jungian Theory and Symbolic Meaning The Way Station In this dream, I find myself in a rest area, like a way station, possibly along a highway ...
Discover MoreA place that is generally inaccessible, representing the unconscious and physical drives.A symbol of strength and vitality, but also the danger of falling prey to drives and urges....
Discover MoreVision: Being in a jungle: life is pretty chaotic right now—you don’t know where to go and are fighting a bitter battle.Depth Psychology: The jungle is a symbol of confusion ...
Discover MoreJung believed that the psyche is composed of opposing structures, values, and viewpoints. Some examples of these opposites include: Good vs. evil Male vs. female Ligh...
Discover MoreJung studied under the tutelage of Sigmund Freud. Their differing views on dreams and dream interpretations led to a permanent rift that led them to go their separate ways. Like F...
Discover MoreThe Profound Nature of Dreams: Freud and Jung's Perspectives ‘Dreams are often most profound when they seem the most crazy.’- Sigmund Freud Austrian psychoanalyst Sig...
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