ABSTRACT
This chapter explores the areas of convergence between the theoretical systems of Bion and Jung, as well as points of complementation and divergence. It reviews areas of exchange between post-Bionian and post-Jungian authors. While Bion and the post-Bionian authors create a conceptual bridge between Jungian thought and contemporary psychoanalysis, there has always been a strong segment of resistance within the Jungian world towards incorporating psychoanalytic ideas. Bion and Jung both had tremendous respect for the concept of psychic reality and molded their approaches to reflect this. Both emphasize the analyst's reliance on intuition as an important aspect of the relationship to the unknown. A specific strength of the Jungian model is its deep emphasis on the metaphoric nature of psychological experience. For a Jungian, the initial exposure to Bion's ideas can be overwhelming. The concepts and techniques of analytical psychology form a robust and useful model for analytic interaction and process.
