Jung in the World | Jung’s Two Personalities & Their Impact on Jungian Thought & Training with Mark Saban
Dec 16, 2021
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Mark Saban, expert in Jungian Thought & Training, discusses Jung's complex personality and its impact on Jungian thought and training. They explore topics such as training, individuation, engagement with the world, the archetypal vs the personal, and the individuation of society.
Jung's struggle with his two personalities shaped the foundation of analytical psychology.
Analytical psychology should integrate the inner and outer worlds for a comprehensive understanding of human experience.
Deep dives
The Complexity of Carl Jung's Personality
The podcast episode explores the complexity of Carl Jung's own personality and how it has shaped the way analysts are trained today. Jung struggled with his two personalities, which he called personality number one and personality number two. He realized that both personalities needed to be present in order for him to live a whole life and engaged in the process of individuation. This struggle between the two personalities and the tension it created became a central theme in his analytical psychology.
The Inspiration Behind 'Two Souls Alas'
The author of the book 'Two Souls Alas: Carl Jung's Two Personalities and the Making of Analytical Psychology', Mark Saban, explains the significance of the title. The title is a quotation from Goethe's Faust that captures the essence of Jung's struggle with his two personalities. Saban delves into how Jung's biography, specifically his memoir 'Memories, Dreams, Reflections', inspired him to explore the tensions and integration of these two personalities in the book.
Integrating the Inner and Outer Worlds in Analytical Psychology
The podcast delves into the importance of integrating the inner and outer worlds in analytical psychology. It highlights that focusing solely on the archetypal and inner world overlooks the significance of engaging with the outer world and one's personal experiences. The pandemic serves as an example of how external events impact psychological processes and the therapeutic relationship. The discussion emphasizes the need for psychological work to address the individual's experiences and challenges arising from the outer world alongside the exploration of archetypal dimensions.
The Relevance of Jungian Psychology in Contemporary Times
The conversation between the host and Mark Saban touches upon the relevance of Jungian psychology in contemporary times. It argues that analytical psychology needs to evolve and adapt to the changing world. The transformative impact of digital culture and ongoing global events necessitates a more comprehensive approach that integrates the inner and outer realms. The episode highlights the importance of psychology in addressing the complex challenges faced by individuals and society in the present day.
Mark Saban joins us to talk about the complexity of C. G. Jung’s own personality, and how that has shaped the way Analysts are trained today. They discuss: Jung’s life Training Individuation Inner and outer worlds Engagement with the world The archetypal vs the personal Jungian analysis The individuation of society Mark Saban is a […]