Analytical Psych -> Neo-Freudian Psychoanalytic Therapies

4 Groups of Post + Neo-Freudian Psychoanalytic Techniques

1. Analytical Psych (Jung)

2. Ego Psych (Horney, Sullivan, Anna Freud)

3. Object Relations Theorists (Klein, Bowlby, Sullivan, Mahler)

4. Self Psych (Kohut)

Carl Jung

Developer of Analytical psych

What led Jung to his ideas?

His childhood; Had nightmares, was introverted + lonely

Phases of Development for Analytical Psych (with Jung’s life)

1. Writings on mental disorders

2. Collab with Freud → experimental studies of work association, memory, + physio resp

3. Publication of Symbols of Transformation led to completion of working with Freud

What did Jung/Analytical Psych have a new view of?

Of unconscious, conscious, + ego

Individuation

Occurs during the 2nd half of life in which we strive to become whole individuals; Values become more meaningful, we become more ourselves, greater equilibrium

Balance + Priorities

The more balanced, the more psychologically healthy; Extremes of anything are harmful → self regulating is key to maintain balance

Self Regulating

Key to maintaining balance

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator

Personality test formed on Jung ideas

Jung’s Conception of the Psyche (2 Parts)

1. Conscious Mind

2. Unconscious Mind

What is in the Conscious Mind according to Jung (4)?

1. Ego

2. Persona

3. 2 Attitudes (extraversion + introversion)

4. 4 Functions (thinking, feeling, sensation, intuition)

4 Functions of how ppl take in external + internal stim

1. Thinking

2. Feeling

3. Sensation

4. Intuition

What is in the Conscious Mind according to Jung (4)?

2 Attitudes in which ppl direct their energy

Introversion + extroversion

What is in the Conscious Mind according to Jung (4)?

What is in Unconscious Mind according to Jung? (2)

1. Collective Unconscious

2. Personal Unconscious

What is in Collective Unconscious (5)?

1. Archetypes

2. Self

3. Anima/Animus

4. Shadow

5. Other Images, Myths, Symbol

What is in Unconscious Mind according to Jung? (2)

What is in Personal Unconscious (4)?

1. Repressed/Forgotten Memories

2. Complexes

3. Archetypes

4. Shadow

What is in Unconscious Mind according to Jung? (2)

Is Analytical Psych/Therapy long or short?

Very lengthy + intensive; Sessions occur 2x per week

How is therapeutic relationship in Analytical Therapy?

Collaborative + reciprocal

Therapists in Analytical Psych

Analysts, educators, + aim to promote insight

4 Stages of Analytical Psych

1. Catharsis + Emotional Cleanings

2. Elucidation

3. Education

4. Transformation

Catharsis + Emotional Cleanings

Stage 1; Clients experience emotions within the therapeutic alliance about whatever it is theyre talking about

4 Stages of Analytical Psych

Elucidation

Stage 2; Clients understand meaning of symptoms + work through childhood experiences/emotional difficulties

4 Stages of Analytical Psych

Education

Stage 3; Therapist provides info, is supportive, + encourages risk taking to improve lives

4 Stages of Analytical Psych

Transformation

Stage 4; Ego-self dialogue forms + balance/individuation is achieved

4 Stages of Analytical Psych

Use of Symbols

Discovering the patterns and meanings in art, myths, religion, and culture storehouses to gain knowledge of psychological subtext

Dream Interpretation

Extensive exploration of dreams that provide info to unconscious

Word Association Tests

The therapist reads single words one at a time + client replies with the 1st word that comes to mind; Provides clues to unconscious

Rituals

Importance of religious and secular rituals (weddings, confirmations, etc.) and incorporation of rites into session

Who is Analytical Psych applicable for?

For ppl who desire a deeper spiritual connection + improved self-awareness and those who want to enhance their lives + grow to lead more fulfilling lives

Best suited for ppl that are mostly healthy but also good for AA

Is Analytical Psych good for AA?

Yes

Who is Analytical Psych best suited for?

Ppl who are mostly (mentally) healthy

Training req for Analytical Psych

Extensive training

What test did Analytical Psych lead to dev of?

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator

Principle of Equivalence

Psychic energy lost in one component or system of the psyche reappears in another, keeping total psychic energy constant

Principle of Entropy

Libido/psychic energy naturally flows from a higher-intensity component to a lower-intensity component to maintain equilibrium

Transcendent Functions

Mechanisms that enable an individual to transition between opposing dimensions of personality

Function Dominance

superior (primary) function guides conscious decision-making, whereas its opposite function is the least developed and most problematic, known as the inferior function

Superior/Primary Function

Guides conscious decision making

Function Dominance

Inferior Function

Least developed and most problematic

Function Dominance

Personality Typology

Crossing the 4 functions (thinking, feeling, sensation, intuition) with the 2 attitudes (extraversion, introversion) yields 8 personality types

Synchronicity

The principle that events happen with meaningful purpose rather than by random chance, influencing transpersonal psychotherapy