Synopses & Reviews
In twelve essays—eight of which appear here in English for the first time—the internationally known analyst Marie-Louise von Franz explores important aspects of psychotherapy from a Jungian perspective. She draws on her many years of practical experience in psychotherapy, her intimate knowledge of Jung's methods and theories, and her wide-ranging interests in fields such as mythology, alchemy, science, and religion to illumine these varied topics:
• Projection
• Transference
• Dream interpretation
• Self-realization
• Group psychology
• Personality types
• Active imagination
• The therapeutic use of hallucinogenic drugs
• The choice of psychotherapy as a profession
• The role of religious experience in psychological healing
Synopsis
An insightful exploration of the tenets of psychotherapy, from lauded Jungian psychologist Marie-Louise von Franz In twelve essays--eight of which appear here in English for the first time--the internationally known analyst Marie-Louise von Franz explores important aspects of psychotherapy from a Jungian perspective. She draws on her many years of practical experience in psychotherapy, her intimate knowledge of Jung's methods and theories, and her wide-ranging interests in fields such as mythology, alchemy, science, and religion to illumine these varied topics:
- Projection
- Transference
- Dream interpretation
- Self-realization
- Group psychology
- Personality types
- Active imagination
- The therapeutic use of hallucinogenic drugs
- The choice of psychotherapy as a profession
- The role of religious experience in psychological healing
About the Author
Marie-Louise von Franz (19151998) was the foremost student of C. G. Jung, with whom she worked closely from 1934 until his death in 1961. A founder of the C. G. Jung Institute of Zurich, she published widely on subjects including alchemy, dreams, fairy tales, personality types, and psychotherapy.