Description
Book SynopsisJungian Art Therapy aims to provide a clear, introductory manual for art therapists on how to navigate Jungâs model of working with the psyche. This exciting new text circumambulates Jungâs map of the mind so as to reinforce the theoretical foundations of analytical psychology while simultaneously defining key concepts to help orient practitioners, students, and teachers alike. The book provides several methods, which illustrate how to work with the numerous images originating from the unconscious and glean understanding from them. Throughout the text readers will enjoy clinical vignettes to support each chapter and illuminate important lessons.
Trade ReviewJungian Art Therapy carefully lays out Jung’s model of the psyche for the art therapist seeking to enrich their work through an integration of Jungian theory. Jungian analysts and psychotherapists will find a valuable introduction to the integration of expressive art therapy techniques with Jungian psychotherapy. Grounding theory in image, Swan-Foster effectively provides clinical examples throughout to forge a bridge between Analytical Psychology and art therapy. Well-conceived and actualized.
Mark Winborn, PhD, Jungian psychoanalyst and author of Deep Blues: Human Soundscapes for the Archetypal Journey and Shared Realities: Participation Mystique and Beyond.
"This book actively imagines into the layers of transformation patiently waiting for those longing to awaken the innate forces of creative expression. Readers will feel gratitude for Swan-Foster’s generosity to competently synthesize the alchemical strands of art therapy with Jungian studies."
Michael Franklin, PhD, ATR-BC, Naropa University
"Nora Swan-Foster’s new book, Jungian Art Therapy, brings the concepts of Jungian thought combined with the principles of art therapy to the cutting edge. It will be appreciated by students, teachers and clinicians alike who are interested in learning how Jungian theory and art therapy together form a dynamic psychotherapeutic discipline. The book is timely in the field. A must read."
Sondra Geller, Jungian Analyst, Art Therapist, Clinician, Lecturer
"Nora Swan-Foster is a Jungian analyst, talented writer and a thoughtful clinician who has produced an excellent book summarizing analytical psychology as it relates to art therapy. This text will be especially helpful to new clinicians and students who will find her easy style and clear descriptions of theory well integrated with engaging case studies. This accessible volume will be essential reading in graduate training programs and analytic institutes. I will recommend it highly to my students."
Linda Carter, MSN, CS, Jungian Analyst, Chair Art and Psyche Working Group, Past US Editor for Journal of Analytical Psychology.
Table of ContentsTable of Contents
Introduction
My Journey into Jungian Psychology
Why this book?
Navigation: Two Centuries, Two Paradigms
Circumambulating the Stages
Gateway
Attending
Passage
The Map of the Book
Jungian Art Therapy
Images and the Interpretation of Images
Affect, Emotion, and Feeling
Client/patient/analysand
Ego
He/She
Masculine and Feminine Principles
Genius Loci: Sacred Space
Endnotes
Section I: Gateway: Preparing to Engage
Chapter 1: A Jungian Landscape for Theory and Practice
Landmarks: Conscious, Unconscious, and the Symbolic
Jung, Signs, and Symbols
Circumambulation: An attitude for the Inner Journey
Mandalas
Jung’s Structure of the Psyche
The Psyche as Circle
Consciousness
Ego
Persona
Unconscious
Shadow
Complex
Archetype
Anima/Animus
The Self: The Numinous Psyche
Psychoid
Psychic Energy
Endnotes
Chapter 2: Jungian Art Psychotherapy: Creating Bridges to the Past
Jung’s Contributions: Analytical Psychology as a Framework for Jungian Art Therapy
Origins of Analytical Psychology
Jung’s Separation from Freud
Jung’s Creative Descent and the Liber Novus—The Red Book—1913-1930
A Journey into Art Therapy
Jung’s Influence on Art Therapy—American and British
American Art Therapy
Margaret Naumburg: The Mother of Art Therapy
Naumburg’s Academic Accomplishments
Florence Cane
British Jungian Art Therapy and Withymead
Champerowne’s Early Days
Endnotes
Chapter 3: Psychic Energy: The Psyche’s Life Force
Two Kinds of Thinking and Psychic Energy
Psychic Energy
Tension of Opposites
Body and the Opposites
Movement of Psychic Energy
Progressive and Regressive Energy
Adaptation
Principles of Constancy and Equivalence
Intensity
Jungian Art Therapy Example
Transference/Countertransference
Psychic Energy and Teleology
Endnotes
Chapter 4: Synthetic Method and Transcendent Function and Art Therapy
Jung’s Synthetic Method
Subjective
Objective
Amplifications
Art Therapy and the Synthetic Method
Transcendent Function
The Role of the Transcendent Function
Constellation of the Transcendent Function
Transcendent Function and Restoration of Persona
Florence Cane: Transcendent Function, Opposites
Transcendent Function, Symbols, and Art Therapy
The Transcendent Function in Action: Jungian Art Therapy Examples
Students
Art and Individuation
Jung’s Two Approaches Towards Images: Creative Formulation and meaning
Facilitating the Transcendent Function
Endnotes
Section II: Attending: Engaging with the unconscious
Chapter 5: Imagination: Creating Imaginal Space
The Imagination
History of Imagination
Imagination and Symbolic Thinking
Symbolic Thinking—A Developmental Process
Productive Imagination
Destructive Forces and Imagination
Clinical Example of Destructive Imagination
Lucinda’s Story: Imagination and Amor Fati
Endnotes
Chapter 6: Complex Theory: The Material for Transformation
The Basic Nature of a Complex
Image
Autonomous
Splitting
The Structure of the Complex
Cluster of Complexes
Complexes as Expression of Energy
Complexes, Emotions, and Images
Tina’s Story
Complexes, Emotions, and the Body
Carol’s Story
The Purpose of Complexes
Progressive and Regressive Complexes
Complexes and Multiplicity
Complexes and Trauma
Complexes and Transference/Countertransference
Complexes and Art Materials
Jungian Art Therapy Example
Endnotes
Chapter 7: Archetypes: Anchors of the Mythic Pattern
Definition of Archetypes
The Structure of Archetypes
Jung and Archetypes
History
Jung’s Three Developments of the Archetype
Years 1912-1934
Years 1935-1945
Years 1945-1961
The Psychological Development of the Archetype
How Archetypes Influence Consciousness
Rebecca’s Image
The Bipolar Archetype: Instinctual and Spiritual Poles
Myth of Psyche: Instinctual and Spiritual
Instinctual
Spirit
Claire’s Story
Self: Archetype as the Spiritual Pole
The Relationship Between Ego, Complexes, and Archetypes
How Do We Recognize an Archetype?
The Archetype of Individuation
Jungian Art Therapy: John and Emergence
Important Summary Points About Archetypes
Endnotes
Section III: Passage: Engaging with Images
Chapter 8: Dreams and Art Therapy
The Importance of Dreams
Freud and Dreams
Jung’s Approach to Dreams
How to Catch a Dream
The Structure of a Dream
Types of Dreams
Basic Notes on Dreams
Dreams and Art
Dreams Carry Energy and Emotion
Anna’s Dream: Instinctual and Spiritual
The Story of Dawn: The Castle and The Bridge
The Bridge Dream
Alternative Approaches to the Bridge Dream
Dreams of the Past
Dreams that Sing
Naomi and the Boy Animus
Ellen and the Father
Endnotes
Chapter 9: Active Imagination and Art Therapy
Active Imagination and the Pregnant Symbol
Active Imagination—Experiencing the Psyche
Jung’s Red Book: The Discovery of Active Imagination
Jung’s Method of Active Imagination
Example Dialogue with Art
Von Franz’s Method of Active Imagination
Post-Jungian Reflections and Methods
Active Imagination and Transitional Space
Active Imagination and Transference/Countertransference
Creating a Personal "Red Book" Process
An Example of Creating a "Red Book"
Conclusion
Endnotes
