Jung Complete Introduction Teach Yoursel A Complete Introduction

The most student-focused introduction to Jung on the market

Written by a leading expert and practising university teacher, you will get all the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in studying Jung.

What does Jungian analytic thinking have to offer us in our 21st Century interconnected world?

When Carl Jung began to explore the unconscious he soon came to realise its power. As a student and then doctor of psychiatry he came face to face with its capacity to overwhelm fragile minds. He also came to recognise its potential for healing when the energies locked away within it could, first, be released, and second, channelled in a healthy and creative way.

Jung: A Complete Introduction gives you everything you need to know in one place, setting the scene for the model Jung developed (and others further modified), applying a magnifying glass to his key theories (including what makes them distinct from those of Freud), and taking you on a journey into the human psyche and the archetypes within it as he named them. It focuses on Jungian analysis: memories, dreams and imagination, before exploring the bigger picture emerging from Jung's model and ideas.

Whether you are preparing for an essay, studying for an exam or simply want to expand your knowledge, Jung: A Complete Introduction is your essential guide.

'A gold mine of knowledge in this eminently readable book that transcends the constraints of a set formula' Ann Casement, Licensed Psychoanalyst and Fellow of the Royal Anthropological Institute

Jung: A Complete Introduction is designed to give you everything you need to succeed, all in one place. It covers the key areas that students are expected to be confident in, outlining the basics in clear, jargon-free English and providing added-value features like summaries of key books, and even lists of questions you might be asked in your seminar or exam.

The book uses a structure that mirrors the way Jung is taught on many university and counselling courses. Chapters include individuation and the archetypal power of the unconscious, Jung's early life, Jung's early career and key influences, Freud and Jung, the self and ego, the dark side, anima and animus, archetypes, typology, Jungian analysis, working with dreams, active imagination, developmental approaches, application of Jungian analysis to mental health needs, and Jung's legacy in culture, spirituality and therapy.

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- Problem: "I find it difficult to remember what I've read."; Solution: this book includes end-of-chapter summaries and questions to test your understanding.
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