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Psychotherapy

In twelve essays—eight of which appear here in English for the first time—the internationally known analyst Marie-Louise von Franz explores important aspects of psychotherapy from a Jungian perspective. She draws on her many years of practical experience in psychotherapy, her intimate knowledge of Jung's methods and theories, and her wide-ranging interests in fields such as mythology, alchemy, science, and religion to illumine these varied topics:

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* Projection

* Transference

* Dream interpretation

* Self-realization

* Group psychology

* Personality types

* Active imagination

* The therapeutic use of hallucinogenic drugs

* The choice of psychotherapy as a profession

* The role of religious experience in psychological healing

Audience
adult
Length
medium · 352 pages

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