Satya Doyle Byock, a psychotherapist and writer, specializes in Jungian psychology and highlights the quarter-life developmental stage in her work. She delves into how Jungian principles can guide self-discovery and personal growth in our 20s. Satya discusses the importance of separating from parental influences and balancing stability with personal meaning. Her stick figure exercise serves as a practical tool for making life decisions, all while addressing the challenges of societal pressures and emotional discomfort.
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Quarterlife Importance
Quarterlife (20-40) is the first stage of adulthood, crucial for self-discovery.
Addressing issues early prevents bigger problems later, benefiting both the individual and society.
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Informed Decisions
Take time to make informed decisions in your 20s and 30s.
This prevents later regrets and allows for course correction.
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Satya's Journey
Satya's quarterlife crisis stemmed from a disconnect between her studies and the state of the world.
Reading Jung and Moore led her to pursue psychology and address these issues.
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Satya Doyle Byock — a psychotherapist, writer, and the Director of the Salome Institute of Jungian Studies.
Satya is the author of “Quarterlife: The Search for Self in Early Adulthood,” a book which argues that quarter life is a key developmental stage in its own right that we need to honour — both individually and collectively. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, NPR, and the Guardian.
In this conversation, we explore:
— How Jungian psychology can help us to navigate the key developmental periods in our lives
— The 4 stages of growth and the need to separate from parental influences to find our own path
— The difference between meaning types and stability types and why understanding this is the key to a healthy and productive life
— Satya’s stick figure exercise which she uses to help clients find clarity on life’s big decisions.
And more.
You can learn about Satya’s work and book at https://satyabyock.com
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Satya Doyle Byock is the author of “Quarterlife: The Search for Self in Early Adulthood,” now out in paperback from Random House (US) and Penguin Press (UK). Quarterlife has also been translated into French, Korean, Vietnamese, and Chinese.
Satya’s work has been featured on NPR’s LifeKit, Morning Edition & Weekend Edition, The New York Times, The Guardian, Oprah Daily, The New York Post, Literary Hub, and many podcasts including Apple News in Conversation, Goop, Pulling the Thread, BBC Woman’s Hour, and The Podcast with a Thousand Faces (The Joseph Campbell Foundation Podcast). (All links to the above can be found here.)
Satya is a practicing psychotherapist in Portland, Oregon, and the director of The Salome Institute of Jungian Studies, where she regularly teaches online seminars. She was also the co-host of the now-completed podcast on Carl Jung’s Red Book.
You can follow her writing and join her monthly gatherings via her Substack newsletter Self & Society at https://satyadoylebyock.substack.com/
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Interview Links
— Satya’s website - https://satyabyock.com
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