ABSTRACT
This chapter will describe Jung's conception of the unconscious situating his ideas in their historical context with specific reference to his relationship with Freud. An overview of the developmental arc of Jung's prolific writings will be given, followed by a description of key Jungian ideas, with particular attention directed to their application in clinical practice. These ideas include the structure of psyche, complexes, the personal and collective unconscious, archetypes, symbol formation and interpretation in symptoms and dreams, psychic energy, synchronicity, and the prospective aspect of individuation. The discussion will expand on this exploration through dreams and clinical material from Jungian and other analytical frameworks.
