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This Jungian Life Podcast

Can Art Heal Us? The role of imagery in Jungian Analysis.

Jul 4, 2024
Explore the profound connection between art-making and psychological growth with guest Mark Dean, a Jungian analyst and professional artist. Discover how imagery and symbols promote emotional healing and self-discovery, bridging the conscious and unconscious minds. Dive into the transformative role of imagery in therapy, analyzing fairy tales, dreams, and surreal imagery for healing and self-discovery. Unveil the power of art therapy in individuation and explore the dynamic relationship between inner and outer worlds.
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  • Art serves as a bridge between conscious and unconscious minds for emotional healing.
  • Integrating ego and unconscious through transcendent function leads to psychological growth.

Deep dives

Exploring the Life of Christiana Morgan through Her Granddaughter

Hilary Morgan, Christiana Morgan's granddaughter and a filmmaker, shares intimate memories of her grandmother, a pivotal figure in shaping Jung's ideas on the feminine principle in psychology. Through the documentary 'Tower of Dreams,' Hilary highlights how Christiana's art and visions deeply influenced Jung's perception of the unconscious. The podcast offers a glimpse into the profound impact of Christiana Morgan's work on Jungian psychology.

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