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Overview Carl Gustav Jung (1875-1961) was a Swiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst who made significant contributions to the field of psychology, particularly in the areas of personality theory, dream analysis, and collective unconscious. He was a contemporary a...

Definition Carl Jung's Theory of Dreams posits that dreams are a form of communication from the unconscious mind to the conscious self, often expressed through symbols and metaphors. According to Jung, these messages serve as guidance for personal growth, emot...

Overview Analytical Psychology, developed by Carl Gustav Jung, explores the relationship between the conscious and unconscious aspects of the mind. Jung viewed the psyche as a self-regulating system seeking balance, with the ego representing consciousness, the...

Definition The anima and animus represent the unconscious feminine and masculine aspects of the psyche. Jung believed that every person contains both, regardless of gender. The anima embodies qualities traditionally associated with the feminine (intuition, re...

Definition An archetype is a universal pattern or blueprint within the human psyche that shapes perception, behavior, and imagination. Carl Jung proposed that archetypes arise from the collective unconscious, the shared psychological inheritance of humanity. ...

Definition The collective unconscious is the deepest layer of the human psyche, containing universal patterns and potentialities shared by all people. According to Carl Jung, it is distinct from the personal unconscious, which holds an individual’s forgotten e...

Definition Individuation is the process of becoming a whole and integrated person by bringing the unconscious into conscious awareness. In Jungian psychology, it represents the lifelong journey toward psychological balance and authenticity. Rather than strivi...

Definition The persona is the social face or mask an individual presents to the world. In Jungian psychology, it represents the part of the psyche that adapts to societal expectations and mediates between one’s inner self and the external world. The persona is...

Definition The shadow represents the aspects of the personality that a person denies, represses, or fails to recognize in themselves. In Jungian psychology, it encompasses traits, impulses, and emotions that are incompatible with one’s self-image or social per...