What is Depth Psychology?

I am planning a series of posts about Depth Psychology, exploring what it is, the people who practice it and write about it, and how a depth-oriented psychotherapy understands and seeks to effect healing. 

I'm kicking off this series with this video in which Stephen Aizenstat, the founding president of Pacifica Graduate Institute, offers his attempt at a definition of Depth Psychology:

 

Stories & Psychotherapy

Stories and the Soul

“From my perspective as a depth psychologist, I see that those who have a connection with story are in better shape  and have a better prognosis than those to whom story must be introduced. …to have ‘story-awareness’ is per se psychologically therapeutic. It is good for soul.” ~ James HillmanOne of the fundamental ideas of Jungian Psychology […]

James Hillman

R.I.P. James Hillman

Here is the New York Times obituary of James Hillman, who passed away yesterday. Hillman was one of the founders of Archetypal Psychology, an elaboration of Jungian Psychology. He was an enormously creative person, a champion of the soul, and a prophet of the imagination. His passing represents a tectonic shift in the Jungian world and […]

Jung's Anima

Jung’s Anima

Sabina Spielrein, a pioneer of psychoanalysis Photo: MIA OVERGAARD An interesting article posted on the Telegraph website about the early history of psychoanalysis and Jung’s relationship with Sabina Spielrein. The article was prompted by the upcoming release of the movie A Dangerous Method, about the relationship between Jung, Freud, and Spielrein. The movie is directed by […]

Work is a call to adventure

Work and Vocation

Image courtesy of khunaspix / FreeDigitalPhotos.net “Work begins when you don’t like what you’re doing.” ~ Joseph Campbell Brian Collinson is a Jungian Analyst in Canada who writes a blog called Vibrant Jung Thing. He has an interesting post this week giving a Jungian perspective on career transition.This is a topic that has a special meaning […]