EMBRACING THE OUTCAST: Understanding Homelessness
Homelessness, as a stark and multifaceted symbol of disconnection, extends beyond the mere absence of physical shelter, embodying a complex interlacing of unconscious conflict, socio-political forces,...
8 Kesä 20231h 29min
UGLY DUCKLING COMPLEX: the painful path of transformation
We all understand the Ugly Duckling complex because we lived it at one time or another. Hans Christian Anderson’s famous tale paints a poignant picture of a child’s experience of rejection only becaus...
1 Kesä 20231h 36min
SHADOWS & HIGH STAKES: understanding gambling
Understanding gambling illuminates the amalgam of desire, risk, and reward that defines our interactions with a capricious world. The lure of gambling, entwined within the fabric of human history, irr...
25 Touko 20231h 18min
WHISKERS of WISDOM: A Jungian Analysis of ‘Puss in Boots’
Something about a cat wearing clothes has captured our imagination for over 500 years, so it’s about time we tackle a Jungian analysis of Puss in Boots.Anthropomorphized felines have enthralled us for...
18 Touko 20231h 13min
ARCHETYPAL IMAGES: the soul's language
Thomas Singer, M.D., Jungian Analyst and president of The Archive for Research in Archetypal Symbolism joins us to decipher Archetypal Images and explain the essential role of A.R.A.S. in collecting a...
11 Touko 20231h 57min
MEDUSA’S MANY FACES: The Evolution of a Myth
The symbolism of Medusa, one of three Gorgon sisters in Greek mythology, has fascinated artists, writers, and philosophers for centuries. Initially a monstrous creature with snake-writhing hair and a ...
4 Touko 20231h 8min
The DARK TRIAD: tracking wolves in our midst
Understanding the Dark Triad can help us navigate mysteriously troubled relationships in all spheres of life. Psychologists coined the term to describe a trifecta of malevolent personality traits: nar...
27 Huhti 20231h 31min
SYMBOLIC MEANING of HAIR: what's your look saying?
The symbolic meaning of hair is both personal and cultural. It serves as an expressive medium through which we silently communicate. Sporting bed-head might convey a carefree attitude, while a polishe...
20 Huhti 20231h 12min
