Glossary of Blog Articles

Glossary of Blog Articles

Our blog is designed as a resource for those seeking to deepen their understanding of the human psyche and its expression through culture, therapy, and history. Below, you'll find an overview of the diverse topics we cover and an invitation to explore the categories that resonate most with your interests. Jungian Innovators Dive into the foundational ideas of depth psychology with articles that celebrate the works of Jungian visionaries such as Carl Jung, James Hillman, Marie-Louise von Franz, and more. These...

Lenses of Inquiry: How Philosophy Can Inform Psychology

Lenses of Inquiry: How Philosophy Can Inform Psychology

How to Use Philosophy in Existential Therapy Philosophy and psychology have long been intertwined, both seeking to understand the complexities of the human mind and experience. By applying philosophical frameworks as lenses of inquiry, we can gain deeper insights into psychological phenomena and develop more effective therapeutic practices. Let's explore how approaches like phenomenology, epistemology, existentialism, and others offer valuable perspectives for psychology. Phenomenology: Exploring Lived Experience...

The Hero’s Journey from Gilgamesh to Greek Tragedy:

The Hero’s Journey from Gilgamesh to Greek Tragedy:

Evolving Mythologies and Depth Psychology The hero's journey is one of the most enduring archetypes in world mythology, a narrative pattern that has shaped stories across cultures and centuries. At its core, the hero's journey is a psychological one—a symbolic representation of the process of individuation, the development of the self through the integration of conscious and unconscious elements. By tracing this archetype through the evolution of ancient mythology, particularly in the Greek tradition, we can gain...

Free Comprehensive Jungian Psychology Resource Library

Free Comprehensive Jungian Psychology Resource Library

Complete Jungian Psychology Resource Library How do I learn about Carl Jung and Jungian Psychology? Delving into the depths of Jungian psychology can feel like exploring an endless labyrinth of interconnected ideas, spanning from the personal shadow to collective mythologies that shape our understanding of the human psyche. This comprehensive resource library serves as your Ariadne's thread, guiding you through Carl Jung's revolutionary concepts and their modern applications. Whether you're a practicing...

A History of Psychotherapy and How it Got Here

A History of Psychotherapy and How it Got Here

Why Are There so Many Modalities of Psychotherapy? The history of psychotherapy is a tumultuous one, marked by heated debates, acrimonious splits, and competing claims to truth. From its origins in Freudian psychoanalysis to the present-day landscape of integrative approaches, the field has been shaped by a succession of theoretical and clinical revolutions, each building on and reacting against what came before. Freud and the Psychoanalytic Diaspora The first great schism in the history of psychotherapy occurred...

Intuition or Magic? The Brainstem-Intuition Connection

Intuition or Magic? The Brainstem-Intuition Connection

 Unlocking the Power of Unconscious Processing and Pattern Recognition in the Context of Trauma What does the Subcorticle Brain Have to do with Intuition? The brainstem, often overshadowed by the more prominent prefrontal cortex, plays a crucial role in rapid, unconscious information processing. This processing forms the foundation for intuition and deep pattern recognition, abilities that can feel almost supernatural or spiritual in their accuracy and insight. Recent research has begun to uncover the complex...

The Trial of Carl Jung: Assessing a Legacy

The Trial of Carl Jung: Assessing a Legacy

  Was Carl Jung a Pseudoscientist? "The world today hangs by a thin thread, and that thread is the psyche of man." - C.G. Jung This trial will be an effort in intellectual history and retrospective assessment, not a literal legal proceeding. But it will draw on the judicial spirit of weighting evidence, calling expert witnesses, and rendering an impartial verdict. In that sense, it will be a trial in the court of informed opinion, one that will ask: How do Jung's legacy and the claims of analytical...

Carl Jung’s Secret Work with the OSS: Profiling Hitler and Understanding the Fascist Mind

Carl Jung’s Secret Work with the OSS: Profiling Hitler and Understanding the Fascist Mind

Did Carl Jung work with the CIA? Carl Jung, the famed Swiss psychiatrist and founder of analytical psychology, led a fascinating life that included a little-known period working with the American Office of Strategic Services (OSS), the intelligence agency that later became the CIA, during World War II. At the request of the OSS, Jung developed psychological profiles of Adolf Hitler and other Nazi leaders in an effort to better understand the fascist mindset. In 1943, Jung was contacted by Allen Dulles, who headed...

From Mal’ta to Eden: Tracing the Archetypal Roots of Human Mythology

From Mal’ta to Eden: Tracing the Archetypal Roots of Human Mythology

Is the Mal'ta-Buret culture the prototyp for world religion? In the remote reaches of Siberia, archaeologists uncovered a fascinating window into the deep prehistory of human symbolic thought: the Mal'ta-Buret' culture. Dating back some 20,000-25,000 years, this Paleolithic society left behind intriguing artifacts that resonate uncannily with mythological motifs from much later periods (Bednarik, 2012). From exquisite Venus figurines to mysterious bird-man statuettes, the Mal'ta-Buret' culture offers a...

Harnessing the Power of Micronutrients for Mental Health

Harnessing the Power of Micronutrients for Mental Health

Can Vitamins Treat ADHD and ASD? In today's fast-paced, stressful world, mental health challenges are on the rise. While conventional treatments like therapy and medication can be helpful, many people are seeking natural ways to support their brain health and emotional well-being. One promising approach that's gaining traction is micronutrient therapy - the use of carefully formulated supplements to provide the brain with the essential vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients it needs to function at its best. At...

Amino Acid Aces: How Hardy Daily Essentials Nutrients Harnesses the Building Blocks of Neuro-Nutrition for Mental Health Support

Amino Acid Aces: How Hardy Daily Essentials Nutrients Harnesses the Building Blocks of Neuro-Nutrition for Mental Health Support

Can Amino Acids Treat Mental Health Issues? Amino acids are the building blocks of life, providing the raw materials for the growth, repair, and function of every cell in the body. But these versatile compounds play a particularly crucial role in the brain, where they serve as the precursors for neurotransmitters, the chemical messengers that allow brain cells to communicate and regulate mood, memory, and cognition. Imbalances or deficiencies in certain amino acids have been linked to a variety of mental health...