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Jung in the World | When Psychotherapy Goes Online: The Hidden Virtues of Virtual Therapy with Gus Cwik

Jan 18, 2024
Gus Cwik, a Jungian analyst, discusses the benefits and limitations of virtual therapy. They explore the idea of the virtual container in psychoanalysis and how it impacts the therapeutic experience. They also explore the potential of technology to enhance the therapy process and its influence on our individual and collective development.
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  • Teletherapy allows for connections to be made regardless of distance, opening up possibilities for reaching out to experts in a particular field or receiving support from a distance.
  • The virtual medium in teletherapy fosters a sense of safety and allows for deeper explorations, creating a dreamlike quality that enhances the psychological work being done.

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The Advantages of Teletherapy: A Different Approach

Gus Zwick, a clinical psychologist and Jungian analyst, discusses the benefits of teletherapy and how it differs from in-person therapy. He argues that teletherapy should not be seen as a weaker alternative, but rather a unique medium for communication. While traditional therapy relies on the physical presence of both parties, teletherapy allows for connections to be made regardless of distance. Zwick emphasizes that teletherapy opens up possibilities for reaching out to experts in a particular field or receiving support from a distance. He also highlights the importance of the mind-body connection in the virtual space, where the imagination plays a significant role. Zwick suggests that the electronic medium can create a dreamlike quality, enhancing the psychological work being done. He concludes that a hybrid model, combining both in-person and teletherapy sessions, may offer the best of both worlds in terms of deepening the therapeutic process.

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