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The Invisible Partners: How the Male and Female in Each of Us Affects Our Relationships

John A. Sanford

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Jungian Anima and Animus 3 out of 5 stars.
15 of 15 people found this review helpful.

This book primarily addresses the Jungian concept of the contra-sexual in which men have a feminine archetype (called the anima) in their psyches, and women have a corresponding masculine archetype (called the animus) in their psyches. These unconscious forces have profound effects upon our lives, especially upon our relationships with persons of the opposite sex. This short book, while written some time ago, is still applicable today. It covers a lot of ground in a short space so it can be a bit difficult or even dense in places, especially if the reader is not intimate with Jungian psychology. Nevertheless, the concepts (or model, if you will) are valuable and useful in everyday life-not just with romantic relationships, but also with interpersonal communications and understanding.

In order to get the most out of this book, it is necessary to keep an open mind. This can be challenging; as stated on page 9: "Even the most elemental knowledge of oneself is something that most people resist with the greatest determination. Usually it is only when we are in a state of great pain or confusion, and only self-knowledge offers a way out, that we are willing to risk our cherished ideas of what we are like in a confrontation with the truth, and even then many people prefer to live a meaningless life rather than to go through the often disagreeable process of coming to know themselves."

Thus, recognition of animus/anima interplay can result in "being in love" which we resist analyzing and bringing into the everyday world. From pages 18-19: "Relationship founded exclusively on the being-in-love state can never last...being in love is a matter for the gods, not for human beings...it can endure only in a fantasy world where the relationship is not tested in the everyday stress of real life...To the extent that a relationship is founded on projection, the element of human love is lacking. To be in love with someone we do not know as a person, but are attracted to because they reflect back to us the image of the god or goddess in our soul, is in a sense, to be in love with oneself not with the other person...Real love begins only when one person comes to know another for who he or she really is as a human being, and begins to like and care for that human being."

Projection is not, however, a totally negative process because per page 20: "Each time projection occurs there is another opportunity for us to know our inner Invisible Partners, and that is a way of knowing our own souls." Thus, for example, on pages 53-4: "In learning to relate to a woman, a man also has to come to terms with the little boy in himself...We have no free choice unless we are psychologically conscious persons," and on page 55: "Of the choices every man and woman makes of his or her partner in life; in some way the partner represents something we need to understand about ourselves."

But it's not a bowl of roses either because per page. 83: "Projections can never be withdrawn completely, for they are out of our conscious control; nor can we ever become so conscious of the inner images of the anima and animus that projections do not occur. Withdrawing projections does not mean that they no longer occur, but that we understand them as images within ourselves when they do." But, (page 124) "We get well in direct proportion to the energy we put into our psychological development."

For additional reading on unconscious forces, see: George Weinberg "Invisible Masters: Compulsions and the Fear that Drives Them" Plume NY 1993 and Loren E. Pederson Dark Hearts-The Unconscious Forces that Shape Men's Lives Shambhala, Boston 1991

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An examination of the feminine and masculine qualities in every person.

The Beginner's Guide to Jungian Psychology

Robin Robertson

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Total reviews: 6 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Interesting and easy-to-read ispringboard to Jung's ideas 5 out of 5 stars.
17 of 17 people found this review helpful.

Jungian psychology is fascinating, nuanced and voluminous, - and Jung's writings themselves are a tough read for someone unacquainted with psychology because he addresses himself to his peers who already understand the jargon. Additionally, Jung being extremely intelligent and intellectual (Robertson, I would say is very intelligent but avoids coming off as intellectual) continually interrelates his ideas to religion, literature, art, mythology, while he writes which, while interesting, makes it hard for a beginner to extract just the basic ideas.

I've read three of Robertson's books on Jung and he has a gift for communicating Jung's basic ideas in a simple and useful manner.

If you have read a bit on Jungian psychology before, this book will re-enforce your knowledge and fill in some of the blanks, - or at the very least shed light on the subject in a different way. If you're new to Jungian psychology this book is an excellent starting point. Sure, - it's limited and not extremely precise - but it's a quick read and will save you a lot of head-scratching once you start reading more in depth treatments of Jung's work.

If you're stuffy or intellectual, this book isn't for you, but if you're looking for a down-to-earth springboard to Jung, this is it!

The Sane Society

Erich Fromm

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Reply to Carlson 5 out of 5 stars.
6 of 9 people found this review helpful.

Just a comment about Mr. Carlson (or Dr. Carlson, if he is a PhD and commodity in the market). Think about how many people you know that suffer of anxiety, depression, insonia, and other psychological problems, or think about the narcissistic people around you. Try to discover how many americans have sleeping problems, high blood pressure, etc. Finally ask yourself why the United States are the world champion of obesity. And then think if you really need more ''quantitative data'' to support Fromm's ideas.

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The Sane Society is a continuation and extension of the brilliant psychiatric concepts Erich Fromm first formulated in Escape from Freedom; it is also, in many ways, an answer to Freud’s Civilization and its Discontents. Fromm examines man’s escape into overconformity and the danger of robotism in contemporary industrial society: modern humanity has, he maintains, been alienated from the world of their own creation. Here Fromm offers a complete and systematic exploration of his “humanistic psychoanalysis.” In so doing, he counters the profound pessimism for our future that Freud expressed and sets forth the goals of a society in which the emphasis is on each person and on the social measures designed to further function as a responsible individual.

The Myth of Analysis: Three Essays in Archetypl Psychology

James Hillman

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Acclaimed Jungian James Hillman has published over twenty books on a wide range of issues related to contemporary psychology. Writing on topics as diverse as emotion, the nature of power, psychoanalysis, and human development, Hillman has been praised for his insight, his wit, and his unflinching and honest approach to his subjects. His stature as one of the most popular and readable of those writing about psychology today is indisputable. In The Myth of Analysis, Hillman examines the concepts of myth, insight, eros, body, and the mytheme of female inferiority, as well as the need for the freedom to imagine and to feel psychic reality. By examining these ideas, and the role they have played both in and outside of the therapeutic setting, Hillman mounts a compelling argument that, rather than locking them away in some inner asylum or subjecting them to daily self-treatment, man's "peculiarities' can become an integral part of a rich and fulfilling daily life. Originally published by Northwestern University Press in 1972, this work -- particularly the section "On Psychological Femininity' -- had a profound impact on a nation emerging self-aware from the 1960s, as well as on the era's burgeoning feminist movement and has never been out of print. The Myth of Analysis remains a profound critique of therapy and the psychological viewpoint, and it is one of Hillman's most important and enduring works.

Emotion-Focused Therapy: Coaching Clients to Work Through Their Feelings

Leslie S. Greenberg

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My emotional response to reading this says it worth it! 5 out of 5 stars.
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I learned about Leslie Greenberg in graduate school from someone who studied with him for a week in Canada. What I learned that quarter was simply profound. Now I have many of Leslie Greenberg's profound thoughts here in my hands.

A great thing about this book is that I can recommend it to my friends who have not studied psychology or pscyotherapy and they have access to the material for themselves and those that they teach. The great thing about this book is that it can be used in many different arenas. Certainly therapy, but also in your own relationships (marriages, parents & children) and in situations where you may want to teach about emotion (work, church, school, etc). I have already recommended this book to a friend of mine who is a pastor in Northern California.

Definately worth the investment!
I believe that all who read it have the opportunity to grow in their emotional wisdom.

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Offers therapists an approach to helping clients live in harmony with head and heart. Proposes clients can learn from their own bodily reactions and begin to act sensibly on them. Includes case illustrations, practical guidance, and clinical wisdom.

Golden Ass of Apuleius

Marie-Louise Von Franz

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Clarity and Depth 5 out of 5 stars.
3 of 6 people found this review helpful.

I can't say enough good things about M-L von Franz. She is not only gifted with great insight, but she is a terrific teacher. Her writing is clear, and the subject is endlessly fascinating. I am of the opinion that if a person truly understands his/her subject, he/she should be able to explain it clearly and fully. There is no question that von Franz understands her subject, and she writes it in a way that is accessible to everyone, whether they have studied Jung for years or are interested in an introduction to his thought.

If you're a gay man... 5 out of 5 stars.
3 of 4 people found this review helpful.

do yourself a favor and read this book. There's no better insight into the gay male psyche, and understanding it, than this masterpiece by von Franz. Not that that was her intention in writing the book, but the book's theme, the development of a healthy relationship to the inner feminine, is something many gay men need to experience. If I had to choose reading Jung over von Franz I'd take Marie Louise any day. She has a way of conveying instantly the ideas that Jung labored over presenting in an academic fashion, which is understandable, given his role as the grand wizard.

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Relates the text of "The Golden Ass" by Apuleius of Madaura to the theories of analytical psychology. The text is a Latin novel of the 2nd century in which Lucius, a young Roman, is turned into an ass, has many adventures, and is finally spiritually renewed through the Isis mystery teachings.

Critical Incidents in Group Therapy

Jeremiah Donigian, Diana Hulse-Killacky

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Simply the best! 5 out of 5 stars.
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I just pre-ordered my copy. The authors have incredible skill and ability in the area of leading groups and bringing people together. I am sure this book will be useful to me personally as well as professionally. I can't wait to receive my copy!

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This thorough and updated revision of Donigian and Malnati's 1987 text gives counselors and counselors-in-training a unique look at leading group therapists. Theories come alive as twelve leading theoretical practitioners such as Albert Ellis, Victor Yalom, Yvonne Agazarian, Miriam Polster, Scott Rutan, Guy Manater, Mary Jean Paris, Herb Hampshire, John Flowers, William Coulson, and Thomas Bratter apply their respective theories to 6 critical incidents that occur in group therapy. No longer will instructors and students have to guess how these theories would be applied—they will be shown how by the experts. When combined with SYSTEMIC GROUP THERAPY: A TRIADIC MODEL by Jerry Donigian and Richard Malnati, students will be provided with the sum and substance for a course in group therapy/counseling. Not only are students offered the concepts they need to know, instructors will be stimulated to show how these group concepts can be brought to life in their classes.

The Spectrum of Consciousness (Quest Books)

Ken Wilber

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Oh PLEASE... 3 out of 5 stars.
23 of 51 people found this review helpful.

The problem with Wilber is that he can't be evaluated just like any other writer. Most philosophical/psychological theorists are evaluated in terms of their work, and this gains them respect. While I'm no lover of formality, formality is better than hip-ness in the world of serious writers, which Wilber pretends to be 1/2 the time, while pretending to be a popular good ol' American guy the other 1/2 of the time. The reason why I'm really attack him here (although I have a lot of not uncritical respect for some of his work) is that he's even admitted that he no longer agrees with the work in this book, that it contradicts the work of his last 15+ years, and that it is completely outdated and only really of interest now as a period piece. So, quite obviously for the money (despite his "Wilber the great humble guru" image), he republishes it as a 20 year anniversary edition. This would be okay if he would make its position clear on the book's cover and in the preface, rather than including a preface talking about how the spirit of the book is the same after all these years and it's still really worth buying (otherwise, he'd lose sales, wouldn't he? oh no can't have that), despite the fact that he's admitted it's not.

Of course, no-one admits the great God-like spiritual Guru person Ken would ever muddy the academic waters simply for the money. Wilber's follows all follow Wilber the person and Wilber the guru, not Wilber the thinker to be criticised and assmiliated like every other thinker.

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A synthesis of religion, philosophy, physics, and psychology that started a revolution in transpersonal psychology.

Groups: Theory and Experience

Rodney W. Napier, Matti K. Gershenfeld

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The new edition of Groups reflects the author's unique combination of academic expertise and group consultant experience by including the latest research on group dynamics and the most current views on ways to make working in groups more effective. Napier and Gershenfeld present complex concepts in a way that makes them more understandable, recognizing that students are more familiar with the dynamics of individual behavior and building on that knowledge to teach group theory.

Throughout the text students are presented with tools that help them apply concepts and theories. Case studies provide real-life context and Reader Activities (reflective exercises) and Individual Experiments—creation and observation of group situations—engage students in the learning process by asking them to apply what they learn to their own lives. At the end of every chapter, For Further Information sections list book and web resources to provide an expanded perspective of concepts discussed in the text.

• New! Chapter 10, From Groups to Teams: The Changing Landscape of Organizational Life, summarizes the latest research on the dynamics of teams and applying it to business and mental health settings.
• New! Updated exercises have been moved from the end of each chapter to the Instructor's Resource Manual.

The Practice of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy

Albert Ellis, Windy Dryden

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Systematic examination of how rational emotive behavior therapy is applied in clinical settings. By the founder of one of the major psychological schools of thought.