Monday, 22 December 2014

Exploring Two ARCHETYPES JUNG Used In Psychoanalysis

By Stacey Burt


While Jung may have led the force with regards to those creating and using archetypes in the past, there are also several other great thinkers like Freud and Erickson of past and present who have taken, or continue to take similar measures. Still, ARCHETYPES JUNG, or Jungian archetypes as most are known are essential aspects in discovering the modes behind certain types of behavior, and behavioral issues.

The term archetype, is derived from study related to modern philosophical and psychological theories. It can have one of several meanings. The most popular being associated with literary analysis, or research. A good example in which this type archetype can be useful is in that of solving crimes, or in film and television with relation to to the writers and directors of comedies, dramas, mysteries, suspense thrillers and many other genres.

One of the best definitions of an archetype with a different definition would be that of a commune. Why would a commune be considered an archetype? Because those living within the walls and grounds of a commune are often considered to have a collective consciousness, all living in the same manner, with the same beliefs and interests.

When it comes to Jung, these elements can vary a great deal. For Jung sees archetypes as "child, " and "wise old men, " archetypes being the two most common. Thus, essentially "innocence, " and "experience, " to some extent, at least in the eyes of those whom have studied Jungian Psychology.

After which, the client and therapist can come to an agreement and understand the best treatment possible for the situation. While Jung believes in a collective consciousness, the view is different from individuals building intentional societies. Of course, by living communally people always have people and all save together over time.

A good example of this is that of Charles Manson, a serial killer who brainwashed his followers to do horrid criminal acts, in which he landed a home in what some may call the intentional community of death row, with only one or two of the others having been freed on parole since the crimes were committed in 1969.

Some individuals creating these communities go so far as to have individuals take different positions with regards to running the household and doing various chores. While most often all food, and drink comes from the farm, there may be times when trips to the city are warranted, though if a group is truly self-sufficient, these trips will be few and far between.

Unfortunately, it has yet to be determined if these "intentional communities" will succeed over time. Some have had the same betters for years, while others see individuals come and go on a regular basis. It is no doubt that this may be the case in the beginning of most of these communities as it can often take a great deal of acceptance and tolerance to live with other people as a family, whether by chance or choice.




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