Studies in Jungian Psychology by Jungian Analysts Series by Marie-Louise von Franz, Sylvia Brinton Perera, James Hollis, Marion Woodman, John P. Dourley, Sibylle Birkhäuser-Oeri

Nonlinear approach to the significance of fairy tales for an understanding of the process of psychological development. Concise explanations of complexes, projection, archetypes and active imagination. A modern classic.

It was the genius of C.G. Jung to discover in the "holy technique" of alchemy a parallel to the psychological individuation process. This book, by Jung's long-time friend and coworker, completely demystifies the subject.Designed as an introduction to Jung's more detailed studies, and profusely illustrated, here is a lucid and practical account of what the alchemists were really looking for—emotional balance and wholeness... moreIt was the genius of C.G. Jung to discover in the "holy technique" of alchemy a parallel to the psychological individuation process. This book, by Jung's long-time friend and coworker, completely demystifies the subject.Designed as an introduction to Jung's more detailed studies, and profusely illustrated, here is a lucid and practical account of what the alchemists were really looking for—emotional balance and wholeness.Once again, Marie-Louise von Franz demonstrates her remarkable gift for translating esoteric symbolic material into everyday experience. For the images and motifs that so occupied the alchemists were of an archetypal nature, and as such they constantly turn up in modern dreams and drawings.This is an important book, invaluable for an understanding of dreams and indispensable for anyone interested in relationships and communication between the sexes. less

Pioneer study of the need for an inner female authority in a masculine-oriented society. Interprets the journey into the underworld of Inanna-Ishtar, Goddess of Heaven and Earth, to see Ereshkigal, her dark sister. So must modern women descend into the depths of themselves. Rich in insights.

Addiction to Perfection By Marion Woodman Through case studies, dreams, and myths, a Jungian analyst explores the hidden causes of compulsion in the lives of men and women. At the root of eating disorders, substance abuse, and other addictive and compulsive behaviors, Woodman sees a hunger for spiritual fulfillment. The need to experience a sacred connection to an energy greater than their own drives people to search for an illusory ideal of perfection... moreAddiction to Perfection By Marion Woodman Through case studies, dreams, and myths, a Jungian analyst explores the hidden causes of compulsion in the lives of men and women. At the root of eating disorders, substance abuse, and other addictive and compulsive behaviors, Woodman sees a hunger for spiritual fulfillment. The need to experience a sacred connection to an energy greater than their own drives people to search for an illusory ideal of perfection. Through discussions of parenthood, creativity, and body image, this presentation shows that freedom from addiction can be found by discovering the wisdom and power of the feminine principle. Shambhala Lion Editions less

Book by Dourley, John P.

"The women who is a virgin, one in herself, does what she does not for power or out of the desire to please, but because what she does is true." Here is writing with a thinking heart, blending art, literature, religion and extensive case material. Continues the author's pioneering work on the feminine in both women and men.

A practical illustation of how the mother complex funcations in the world as well as in the deeper regions of the psyche. The focus here is on positive and negative aspects of the maternal image in well-known fairy tales, including Snow White, Sleeping Beauty and Hansel and Gretel.

Continues the author's long-standing concern with the feminine, focusing on the ways in which a woman may be undermined by a crippling relationship with her inner man. Powerful images from poetry, myth, dreams, analysis and personal experience.

Title #68. Illustrates how myths reflect the archetypal roots of our personal psychology, and explains how ancient drives influence and often dominate our behavior.

Features in-depth studies of six fairy tales—from Spain, Denmark, China, France and Africa, and one from Grimm—with references to parallel motifs in many others. Unique insights into cross-cultural motifs and individual psychology.

The Latin term puer aeternus means eternal youth. In Jungian psychology it is used to describe a certain type of man - charming, affectionate, creative and ever in pursuit of his dreams. These are the men who remain adolescent well into their adult years, generally full of life yet strangely draining to those around them. We have worked with them, loved them and watched them wave good-bye... moreThe Latin term puer aeternus means eternal youth. In Jungian psychology it is used to describe a certain type of man - charming, affectionate, creative and ever in pursuit of his dreams. These are the men who remain adolescent well into their adult years, generally full of life yet strangely draining to those around them. We have worked with them, loved them and watched them wave good-bye. It is impossible to overstate the influence on both men and women of this classic study, originally a series of lectures at the Zurich Jung Institute. It is Jungian psychology in its most down-to-earth voice, telling it like it is so accurately and with such a depth of understanding that it is still much in demand even though it has been out of print for many years. This new edition features a Bibliography and an extensive Index. less

Le fiabe, se considerate con serietà, svelano il loro carico di significati inconsci ed esercitano una risonanza emotiva molto forte. Con la loro semplicità e immediatezza, toccano le corde più nascoste del nostro essere raggiungendo le emozioni più profonde. Sono la rivelazione delle dinamiche archetipiche della psiche inconscia. In questo volume M.-L... moreLe fiabe, se considerate con serietà, svelano il loro carico di significati inconsci ed esercitano una risonanza emotiva molto forte. Con la loro semplicità e immediatezza, toccano le corde più nascoste del nostro essere raggiungendo le emozioni più profonde. Sono la rivelazione delle dinamiche archetipiche della psiche inconscia. In questo volume M.-L. von Franz esamina alcune fiabe nel tentativo di cogliere quel che hanno da dirci sulle funzioni psichiche cui diamo nome di Animus (l'immagine interna del maschile nella psiche femminile) e di Anima (l'immagine del femminile presente nella psiche maschile). Perché parlando dei re e delle regine, parliamo di fatto di Animus e di Anima, quella coppia reale che esercita la funzione di governo sulle nostre fantasie e comportamenti, sia interiori che esteriori, in relazione all'altro sesso. "L'Animus e l'Anima - affermano i curatori nella prefazione al volume - non potranno più essere visti come astrazioni o mere teorie: M.-L. von Franz ci aiuta a capire e a sentire che queste immagini sono personificazioni di movimenti misteriosi e di dinamiche vitali. Contengono il segreto di una vita piena, relazionata e in sintonia con la nostra natura interiore." less