What is Jungian psychotherapy?
Jungian psychotherapy is a type of analytical psychology based on Carl Jung, who was a student of Sigmund Freud, the man largely attributed to the foundation of modern psychology. It is assumed that Jung broke away from Freud because of basic professional disagreements between two men. Jungian psychotherapy is generally trying to help patients solve psychological and emotional blocks that can cause their life problems and feelings of anxiety. The Jungian psychologist usually seeks to lead the patient by exploring his own subconscious mind to help the patient live a fuller and more productive expression of his own human potential. Jungian psychotherapy often emphasizes the decryption of the subconscious mind messages, as they appear in dreams, fantasies, creative expression and memory. Jung believed that many parts of the psyche may remain suppressed or uninvited and that these unexplored areas of the mind may have a deep impact onthe personality and mental health of man. Jungian psychotherapy is trying to help patients perceive, recognize and understand those parts of the psyche that remained untested. They claim to help patients gain more awareness of their basic, unconscious motivations to seize them to lead to fuller lives.
The process of Jungian analysis can take many years. Patients are often recommended to participate in therapeutic sessions at least three to five times a week. It is generally assumed that a strong binding must be created between the patient and the analyst for the psychotherapeutic process to have an optimal effect. Patients can discuss their everyday life, memories, feelings, dreams and creative expressions with Jungian Analyst.
Freud's psychoanalysis can be largely based on the theory that the subconscious mind is almost completely made up of suppressed memories, desires and feelings. Jung believed that the sub -Instead, the mind is largely composed of creative spiritual energy that can help achieve the full potential of a person. Jung believed that understanding and solving conflicts and blocks in the subconscious mind could free this spiritual energy to help patients achieve deep personal growth.
good candidates for Jungian psychotherapy include those suffering from depression or anxiety disorders. Artists, mystics and other creative personalities can be attracted to this type of therapy as a means of promoting personal growth and self -expression. Many people who are engaged in Jungian psychotherapy do not have a mental disorder in itself, but instead try to develop and grow at a personal level and deepen their relations with others.