The Self in Psychotic Process: Its Symbolization in Schizophrenia (Jungian Classics Series) [Paperback]

John Weir Perry (Author), C. G. Jung (Foreword)

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ISBN-10: 0882145096 | ISBN-13: 978-0882145099 | Publication Date: April 1987

C.G. Jung started as a psychiatric learning from schizophrenic patients. Among the Jungian school, only John Weir Perry has continued this line of Jung's work with such depth of understanding, clinical acumen, and the ability to write beautifully.

Perry's therapy in the California Bay Area with acute episodes in young psychotic patients brought him national and international renown. The case of the young housewife diagnosed catatonic schizophrenic demonstrates the interpenetration of collective symbols and individual processes as they come to light in 'breakdown' (Part One), and extends knowledge of the psyche by elucidating symbols of the Self (Part Two).

This second edition includes a new preface by Dr. Perry, as well as the original Foreword by C.G. Jung, scholarly apparatus, illustrations, and index.

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• Paperback: 184 pages
• Publisher: Spring Publications (April 1987)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0882145096
• ISBN-13: 978-0882145099
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
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C. G. Jung started as a psychiatrist learning from schizophrenic patients. Among the Junguian school, only John W. Perry has continued this line of Jung's work with such depth of understanding, clinical acumen, and the ability to write beautifully. Perry's therapy in the California Bay Area with acute episodes in young psychotic patients brought him national and international renown. The case of the young housewife diagnosed catatonic schizophrenic demonstrates the interpenetration of collective symbols and individual processes as the come to light in "breakdown" (Part One), and extends knowledge of the psyche by elucidating symbols of the Self (Part Two). This second edition includes a new preface by Dr. Perry, together with the original Foreword by C. G. Jung, scholarly apparatus, illustrations, and index. (From the back cover) 184pp.
CONTENTS
Part I
1. Introduction, p. 3
2. The case history, p. 9
3. The initial delusions, p. 11
4. The development of the problem, p. 16
5. The resolution, p. 27
6. The nature of the material, p. 35
7. Amplification of the symbol, p. 39
8. Psychological concepts, p. 44
9. Interpretation of the process, p. 47
10. Conclusions, p. 75
Part II
1. Introduction, p. 81
2. The symmbolism of the quadrated circle, p. 83
3. The quadrated circle in the East, p. 102
4. The quadrated circle in the West, p. 107
5. The symbolism of the opposites, p. 111
6. The symbolism of the rebirth, p. 116
7. The psychology of the symbolism, p. 132

Appendix: Detailed account of the patient's history and material, p. 143
Notes, p. 161
Bibliography, p. 175
Index, p. 179