Is individuation a free for all process? Is the unconscious your friend? Are you that great or are you in an inflation? Read on to explore the major pitfalls of misunderstanding Jungian psychology.
As a mental health pro who also writes on the subject (from trauma-informed lens), I'm glad to read your thoughts and cautions about this kind of work. I think so much of what you shared here echoes some of the same warnings I have about shadow work and any deep psychological work. It's very tempting to view this word from a superficial perspective given the ubiquity of it online these days, but as you stated the work can be destabilizing and disorienting. It must always be grounded in the reality of our everyday lives to be worth the risks.
Thank you for sharing the vulnerability in your experiences!
Appreciate you shinning light on these areas of self-work and Jungian psych. It is easy to find ourselves slipping into the pitfalls if we aren't vigilant. This work would be best done through lineage, containment, and at the very least, a secure dyad. Alas, we've become so unrooted from these traditions that we're left wandering through the process without much guidance. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
“the individuation that Jung writes about is a lifetime process, particular to the second half of life; it’s destabilising; and it’s not very Instagrammable.”
I highlighted so many quotes from this brilliant essay. Thank you for your work! ✨
As a mental health pro who also writes on the subject (from trauma-informed lens), I'm glad to read your thoughts and cautions about this kind of work. I think so much of what you shared here echoes some of the same warnings I have about shadow work and any deep psychological work. It's very tempting to view this word from a superficial perspective given the ubiquity of it online these days, but as you stated the work can be destabilizing and disorienting. It must always be grounded in the reality of our everyday lives to be worth the risks.
Thank you for sharing the vulnerability in your experiences!
Appreciate you shinning light on these areas of self-work and Jungian psych. It is easy to find ourselves slipping into the pitfalls if we aren't vigilant. This work would be best done through lineage, containment, and at the very least, a secure dyad. Alas, we've become so unrooted from these traditions that we're left wandering through the process without much guidance. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
“the individuation that Jung writes about is a lifetime process, particular to the second half of life; it’s destabilising; and it’s not very Instagrammable.”
I highlighted so many quotes from this brilliant essay. Thank you for your work! ✨