Publication Date

1983

Document Type

Dissertation/Thesis

First Advisor

Bosdell, Betty J.

Degree Name

M.S. Ed. (Master of Education)

Legacy Department

Department of Leadership and Educational Policy Studies

LCSH

Assagioli; Roberto; 1888-1974; Jung; C. G. (Carl Gustav); 1875-1961; Symbolism (Psychology)

Abstract

Jung and Assagioli represent two of the major proponents of a growth oriented psychology that includes the spiritual dimension of humankind. Jung's work with the symbolic life and its ramifications in the total life of the individual is complemented by Assagioli's practical training in symbol utilization. This study presents a broad overview of aspects of Analytical Psychology that are pertinent to an understanding of Jung's work on symbolism and the transcendent function. These aspects are: directed and associative thinking; psychological orienting functions; personal collective unconscious; archetypes and individuation. Selected aspects of Psychosynthesis are presented to elucidate Assagioli's training of the imagination. They are: the concept of the will; aligning the individual around the self and the concept of transcendence. This study shows the complementary nature of Jung and Assagioli's therapeutic use of symbols and imagery.

Comments

Includes bibliographical references (pages 67-68)

Extent

vi, 68 leaves

Language

eng

Publisher

Northern Illinois University

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