Psychotherapy [Paperback]

Marie-Louise Von Franz (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 2001

In twelve essays—eight of which appear here in English for the first time—the internationally known analyst Marie-Louise von Franz explores important aspects of psychotherapy from a Jungian perspective. She draws on her many years of practical experience in psychotherapy, her intimate knowledge of Jung's methods and theories, and her wide-ranging interests in fields such as mythology, alchemy, science, and religion to illumine these varied topics:

   •  Projection
   •  Transference
   •  Dream interpretation
   •  Self-realization
   •  Group psychology
   •  Personality types
   •  Active imagination
   •  The therapeutic use of hallucinogenic drugs
   •  The choice of psychotherapy as a profession
   •  The role of religious experience in psychological healing

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About the Author

Marie-Louise von Franz (1915–1998) was the foremost student of C. G. Jung, with whom she worked closely from 1934 until his death in 1961. A founder of the C. G. Jung Institute of Zurich, she published widely on subjects including alchemy, dreams, fairy tales, personality types, and psychotherapy.

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Shambhala (May 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1570626219
• ISBN-13: 978-1570626210
• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.8 x 8.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #568,158 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars First Rate, January 28, 2008

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Brian H. (Falmouth) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Psychotherapy (Paperback)

This is an important book for those interested in Jungian Psychology. It helps give one a practical understanding of some of the more important themes that come up in therapy. Having read several of von Franz's analyses of fairy tales, and been quite impressed with her sensitivity and depth of understanding, I was looking forward to seeing her principles at work in a practical setting. I was not disappointed. Von Franz was a "thinking" type (unfortunately she died in 1998), and it shows in the quality and clarity of her writing. Many specific examples are included that help keep the theory grounded in the reality of everyday life.

This book is a collection of essays that were published at different times in different journals. The first essay (which takes up about 40% of the book), covers the inferior function. It is a great help to those who are trying to determine their own type and perhaps the types of loved ones. This is important, because understanding types can help you become aware of and anticipate your own and others weaknesses, and deal with them in a constructive manner. Other essays cover active imagination, the nature of transference, projection, group psychology and analysis as a profession. Each essay contains rare insights, refreshing points of view, analyzed dreams and a healthy dose of von Franz's distinctive personality. This book helped me pull together a lot of ideas that were expounded in other books with a narrower focus. Like her other books, it is most rewarding to those who take the time to reflect on what is being said. Together with Edward F. Edinger, von Franz will continue to allow a broader audience to appreciate Jung's genius. Recommended.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Von Franz, July 7, 2009

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Elizabeth (Cairns) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Psychotherapy (Paperback)

As always with Von Franz her writing is clear, concise and direct. No room for confusion here. With the book presented as a series of lectures it allows for ease of reading if one has limited time. One for the permanent collection.

14 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Master analyst!, November 18, 2001

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Robert M. Mercurio "Robert Mercurio" (Roma, Italy) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Psychotherapy (Paperback)

Anyone who has read anything else by Marie-Louise von Franz knows what to expect from one of her books - erudition, encyclopedic knowledge and plenty of down to earth clinical advice. The spirit of Jung breathes out of every single page and can't help but capture and hold your attention.