“The undiscovered self” might sound like an odd phrase. Some might find it downright distasteful. What do we mean when we talk about the undiscovered self? And what possible connection might it have with our doubts and conflicts? Photo by Ronald Sanchez Doubts and conflicts…
The autumn seasonal change can have an immense effect on us. I recognize that autumn proper doesn’t begin until September 21st. Yet the changes that we go through every year just before and during that time can have huge psychological impacts. Photo by Jacqueline Smith…
Lately, the news has bombarded us with story after story of a plague of worldwide wildfires. We have all reeled from report after report of new and incredibly destructive blazes. Photo by ArtHouse Studio We are staggered by the destruction of natural environments, developed areas,…
“To love oneself” is a phrase that gets bandied about a great deal in psychological circles, and also in the many varieties of spirituality that we encounter in our current world. It can seem to carry a great many shapes and colours. It certainly does…
The question of how to avoid toxic positivity has a great deal of relevance for our lives. A consciousness of toxic positivity is actually essential for Jungian depth psychotherapy. PHOTO by Usman YousefThe term “toxic positivity” is relatively new. It originates, or at least was popularized in…
I’ve been rebuilding my website lately, to create an accessible and reassuring site for clients and potential clients who might use it. This has got me thinking about we often experience the opposite from web content and social media—how they foster digital anxiety. Digital anxiety is…
For Jungians, there are a number of key symbols of the Self, and a King, Queen, monarch or head of state is be prominent among them.
Our society seems to value work above all else. That makes it very important to be able to identify the symptoms of a burnout, and to respond appropriately.
When people are facing crises or major life transitions, it's not uncommon for them to feel that they "don't know what to do next"
The expression "a creative life" can seem wonderful and romantic, but can also seem far away from our own real lives. Why is living a creative life important?