PSYCHOLOGY OF THE SOUL
Depth Psychology views the psyche, the soul, the unconscious, and the imagination as closely related, perhaps even interchangeable. These words reference the value of thoughts and feelings that lead the conscious mind inward and downward, creating a sense of fascination with the unknown. It is the loss of imagination (sometimes described as "a loss of soul") that leads to some of the most serious psychological problems of the person and the larger society.
COLLABORATION WITH THE UNCONSCIOUS
Transforming the conscious personality through a dynamic relationship with the unconscious is central to this approach. Therapeutic work involves an attitude of curiosity toward unconscious activity revealed through dreams, fantasies, work with images, and other forms of creative expression.
A METAPHORICAL FRAME OF MIND
Cultivating a metaphorical frame of mind invigorates the imagination. As we notice what is inherently poetic in our daily lives, metaphors engage the senses and invite us to play with shades and layers of meaning in what we say, how we think, and how we relate to the world around us.
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