Jungian Analysis

Jungian Analysis facilitates a turning inward to one’s own psyche. It is a form of depth psychotherapy that occurs between an analyst and client. Dreams, active imagination, journaling, bodywork all can be used to develop a relationship with the unconscious. Metaphor, symbol, analogy and images help bring forth material from the unconscious so that the analytical process can unfold.

Each individual analysis is complex and unique. The texture and form of the analytic process for each person always take their own course. As each person is unique, so it is with Jungian Analysis. Nature never repeats herself.

Analysis is usually suited for individuals who are in the second half of their life and seek deeper understanding of their struggles with personal meaning, creativity, family and suffering.

DREAMS

Dreams and dream work are a central component to Jungian analysis. Dreams are autonomous, symbolic, intentional and enigmatic. They symbolize the inner landscape as it is. Commonly, individuals in analysis develop a close relationship with their dreams through journaling, talking and even painting and drawing. This process breathes life into the dream images, enabling deeper insights for personal growth.

Dreams that form logically, morally, or aesthetically satisfying wholes are exceptional. Usually a dream is a strange and disconcerting product distinguished by many bad qualities, such as lack of logic, questionable morality, uncouth form, and apparent absurdity or nonsense. — C. G. Jung, “Nobody doubts the importance of conscious experience; why then should we doubt the significance of unconscious happenings? C.G. Jung