This Jungian Life Podcast Shadow and Self in Adolescence: Navigating Rage, Love, and Individuation
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Apr 17, 2025 Explore the tumultuous journey of adolescence, where raw impulses clash with identity formation. The discussion sheds light on navigating love, rage, and the impact of social media on youth relationships. Historical shifts in societal expectations are examined, revealing the importance of community and initiation in growth. Personal anecdotes highlight the emotional hurdles faced by both teens and parents, illustrating how vulnerability and authentic connections pave the way for healing and self-discovery.
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Adolescence Definition
- Adolescence, derived from Latin, signifies growth and ripening, encompassing brain development and puberty.
- It has prolonged brain development for complex information transmission and varies across cultures.
Evolution of Adolescence
- The human brain's growth required extended instruction, hence longer adolescence.
- However, adolescence as a prolonged stage is a modern construct; historically, adulthood began much earlier.
Breaking Childhood's Spell
- Adolescence breaks the spell of childhood, ending the dreamlike state and confronting reality's demands.
- Clinging to childhood consciousness hinders accepting the "different and strange" as part of oneself.
