ABSTRACT
This chapter looks at four ways of approaching the unconscious or "deep psyche" in psychotherapeutic work with a spiritual dimension: active imagination, work with dreams, shamanic journey, and soul retrieval. These approaches are all about use of imagination. The chapter considers what else these approaches have in common as well as what distinguishes each approach. The use of imagination—including not only inner sight, but also inner hearing, taste, smell, touch, together with visceral and kinaesthetic senses—is one of foundation stones of Soulfulness. The chapter discusses that the psychotherapeutic use of extended active imagination technique, is a digest of "Guided imagery: A psychosynthesis approach: History and manual for practitioners" by Martha Crampton, plus explicit commentary and illustrations. Crampton emphasises the importance of the guide maintaining a subjective, non-verbal relation with the client during an extended imagery activity. It helps the client to relax and to feel secure when they sense a positive and attentive attitude on the part of the guide.
