{"product_id":"jung-and-sex-9781138919150","title":"Jung and Sex","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eC. G. Jung, despite not being widely known for his views on sexuality or the treatment of sexual issues, made extensive contributions to understanding the complexities of this field throughout his life. In \u003ci\u003eJung and Sex, \u003c\/i\u003eEdward Santana makes the case that reclaiming this knowledge can address substantial problems with current treatments and support many who struggle with sexual issues. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis thorough exploration of Jung's approach to sexual issues presents a wide-ranging new look at his work and adds contemporary perspectives for helping those suffering with sexual difficulties. The book calls for an important bridging of clinical perspectives to address the contemporary challenges of complex sexual issues and brings attention to a large body of Jung's work on human sexuality, ranging from pioneering thoughts on sexual expressions of the soul to understanding ways to treat sexual symptoms. \u003ci\u003eJung and Sex\u003c\/i\u003e provides a comprehensive analysis of Jung's views on, a\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"While glaringly obvious in our culture, sex and sexuality are still only dimly understood: it is everywhere visible, subject to moralism, studied by psychologists, used and abused in advertising, confusing to adolescents, frightening to some, suffered by many in symptomatic forms. But Edward Santana covers the ground – from struggles between culture and instinct to pharmaceuticals and technology – in this brilliant study of Jung’s work, contemporary psychological treatment, and the importance of recognizing sexual life as a deep, exquisite expression of the human soul.\" – Lyn Cowan, Ph.D., Jungian analyst\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This book should be required reading for any psychotherapist who treats people suffering from sexual difficulties. It will fill a void in the Jungian literature on sexuality. Dr. Santana's stress on the spiritual dimensions of sexuality is a necessary corrective to purely behavioral approaches.\" - Lionel Corbett, M.D., Jungian Analyst\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Edward Santana’s \u003ci\u003eJung and Sex\u003c\/i\u003e effectively answers the question: what would a nineteenth century born psychologist have to contribute to the field of sexual studies and therapeutic treatment, especially in an era dominated by behaviorism and cognitive psychologies? Jung not only repositions human sexuality through the biological and social into the realm of the spiritual but affirms that a sexual problem can only be solved by love, that is, by an engagement with the meaning dimension. This book asks the reader to approach the mystery of sex with a willingness to submit to \u003ci\u003epsyche\u003c\/i\u003e, a Greek word which translates as \u003ci\u003eSoul\u003c\/i\u003e.\" - James Hollis, Ph.D., is a Jungian analyst in Washington, D.C., and author of numerous books, most recently, \u003ci\u003eWhat Matters Most: Living a More Considered Life, \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Hauntings: Dispelling the Ghosts Who Run Our Lives.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"While glaringly obvious in our culture, sex and sexuality are still only dimly understood: it is everywhere visible, subject to moralism, studied by psychologists, used and abused in advertising, confusing to adolescents, frightening to some, suffered by many in symptomatic forms. But Edward Santana covers the ground – from struggles between culture and instinct to pharmaceuticals and technology – in this brilliant study of Jung’s work, contemporary psychological treatment, and the importance of recognizing sexual life as a deep, exquisite expression of the human soul.\" – Lyn Cowan, Ph.D., Jungian analyst\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This book should be required reading for any psychotherapist who treats people suffering from sexual difficulties. It will fill a void in the Jungian literature on sexuality. Dr. Santana's stress on the spiritual dimensions of sexuality is a necessary corrective to purely behavioral approaches.\" - Lionel Corbett, M.D., Jungian Analyst\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Edward Santana’s \u003ci\u003eJung and Sex\u003c\/i\u003e effectively answers the question: what would a nineteenth century born psychologist have to contribute to the field of sexual studies and therapeutic treatment, especially in an era dominated by behaviorism and cognitive psychologies? Jung not only repositions human sexuality through the biological and social into the realm of the spiritual but affirms that a sexual problem can only be solved by love, that is, by an engagement with the meaning dimension. This book asks the reader to approach the mystery of sex with a willingness to submit to \u003ci\u003epsyche\u003c\/i\u003e, a Greek word which translates as \u003ci\u003eSoul\u003c\/i\u003e.\" - James Hollis, Ph.D., is a Jungian analyst in Washington, D.C., and author of numerous books, most recently, \u003ci\u003eWhat Matters Most: Living a More Considered Life, \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003cem\u003e Hauntings: Dispelling the Ghosts Who Run Our Lives.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Edward Santana, in his brave book \u003cem\u003eJung and Sex\u003c\/em\u003e, does something that is long overdue: a critical review of the moralism that has affected the Jungian community... a magnificent effort to renew our thinking about the spiritual dimensions of sexuality. The style is jargon-free, pleasant and sharp!” Ginette Paris, Ph.D., author of \u003cem\u003eWisdom of the Psyche: Beyond Neuroscience \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntroduction 1.\u003c\/strong\u003e Jung and Sex \u003cb\u003e2.\u003c\/b\u003e Sex and Analysis \u003cb\u003e3.\u003c\/b\u003e \"A Subjective Confession\": Jung as Liberator and Moralist \u003cb\u003e4.\u003c\/b\u003e Splitting Off Sex Therapy \u003cb\u003e5.\u003c\/b\u003e \"An Initiation into the Realm of Darkness\" \u003cb\u003e6.\u003c\/b\u003e The Spokesman and The Injured Deity \u003cb\u003e7.\u003c\/b\u003e Re-Visioning Sex \u003cb\u003e8. \u003c\/b\u003eThe Mysterium \u003cb\u003eReferences Appendices Index\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51019541512535,"sku":"9781138919150","price":41.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781138919150.jpg?v=1750780577","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/jung-and-sex-9781138919150","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}