Monday, December 22, 2014

Exploring Two ARCHETYPES JUNG Used In Psychoanalysis

By Stacey Burt


Jung is a name familiar to most who have studied the fields of psychology and psychiatry. Working as both a psychoanalyst and psychotherapist, views sometimes vary from the mainstream. Though, while others never thought of using archetypes, Jung did, the two most commonly used ARCHETYPES JUNG, were that of the innocent child, and the old man full of wisdom, because you can not have one without the other.

The term archetype, is derived from study related to modern philosophical and psychological theories. It can have one of several meanings. The most popular being associated with literary analysis, or research. A good example in which this type archetype can be useful is in that of solving crimes, or in film and television with relation to to the writers and directors of comedies, dramas, mysteries, suspense thrillers and many other genres.

The basic definition is that of a pattern, or statement, often used in the process of identifying issues related to behavior, and behavior modification. Archetype can also be defined as a "collective consciousness." Although, this should not be confused with brainwashing. For example, while Charles Manson believed his group had a collective conscious, in reality most were simply being brainwashed by Manson to take actions most would have not taken otherwise.

These elements can often vary a great deal depending on therapist and client. While Jung believes in other archetypes, he sees these two as the most common. A statement with which most other psychoanalysts and therapists agree. Although, at times it may be necessary to incorporate other archetypes to get to the brunt of a specific issue, or problems related to behavior patterns.

Although collective consciousness also has a place within the definition of an archetype, the term is rarely used. Also, while a collective consciousness can exist among people of like mind, body and spirit, brainwashing can also be mistaken when multiple people are brainwashed at the same time by the same person, group or organization.

While the recent show Utopia, which was to have aired for a year showing the development of such a society, the show was canceled almost as quickly as it began. Most likely due to the fact that the directors and producers overlooked the issue and incorporated making money into part of the program. When in reality, a true Utopia, would not have the need for money if the group really had the ability to develop a self-sustaining and self-sufficient community.

While that may be the case, generally collective consciousness and intentional communities are positive. With many providing food to those whom are less fortunate, or creating businesses from self sustaining farms on which the group resides. A great example of one of these intentional sustainable communities is that of Earth Rose Farm in Costa Rica which offers a three week visit, with longer volunteer and homestead options.

While intentional communities are on the rise, it is a living style that has tried and failed in the past. Though, with new technology, organic gardening, and the potential for legalized marijuana in many areas, the living style may actually survive this time. As the world has become quite expensive from coffee to groceries to rents and mortgage, it is a living style that is being recreated on a daily, if not hourly basis in many areas of the world.




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