ABSTRACT

Jungian Art Therapy aims to provide a clear, introductory manual for art therapists on how to navigate Jung’s model of working with the psyche. This exciting new text circumambulates Jung’s map of the mind so as to reinforce the theoretical foundations of analytical psychology while simultaneously defining key concepts to help orient practitioners, students, and teachers alike. The book provides several methods, which illustrate how to work with the numerous images originating from the unconscious and glean understanding from them. Throughout the text readers will enjoy clinical vignettes to support each chapter and illuminate important lessons.

chapter 1|22 pages

Introduction

part I|90 pages

Gateway

chapter 3|22 pages

Jungian Art Psychotherapy

Creating Bridges to the Past

chapter 4|22 pages

Psychic Energy

The Psyche’s Life Force

part II|74 pages

Attending

chapter 6|18 pages

Imagination

Creating Imaginal Space

chapter 7|26 pages

Complex Theory

The Material for Transformation

chapter 8|28 pages

Archetypes

Anchors of the Mythic Pattern

part III|43 pages

Passage

chapter 9|20 pages

Dreams and Art Therapy