Speaking of Jung: Interviews with Jungian Analysts Episode 150: Eva Wertenschlag-Birkhäuser
Oct 2, 2025
Eva Wertenschlag-Birkhäuser, a Jungian psychoanalyst and co-founder of the Birkhäuser-Uri Foundation, delves into her parents' artistic and analytic legacy. She shares insights from her early dreams and training at the C.G. Jung Institute. The conversation highlights the significance of the feminine archetype and critiques modern portrayals of women. Eva explores Dogon mythology, discussing consciousness creation, and emphasizes healing through her father’s artwork, connecting these themes to the larger human experience of individuation.
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Objective Psyche Revealed By Crisis
- Eva Wertenschlag-Birkhäuser describes a turning point when personal crisis revealed the reality of the objective psyche to her.
- She credits dreams and alchemy with opening a deeper intelligence beyond conscious reason.
Train In Research-Oriented Settings
- Join collaborative, research-focused training environments to study the psyche rather than only consume doctrine.
- Eva emphasizes continual learning through presenting evolving work and international dialogue at the Centrum.
Growing Up In A Creative Household
- Eva recalls a lively, intellectually rich household despite both parents being introverted.
- Her father's atelier at home and constant discussions made creativity and ideas a daily presence.
