Introduction

"In twelve essays—eight of which appear here in English for the first time—the internationally known analyst Marie-Louise von Franz explores important aspects of psychotherapy from a Jungian perspective. She draws on her many years of practical experience in psychotherapy, her intimate knowledge of Jung's methods and theories, and her wide-ranging interests in fields such as mythology, alchemy, science, and religion to illumine these varied topics:"

   •  Projection

   •  Transference

   •  Dream interpretation

   •  Self-realization

   •  Group psychology

   •  Personality types

   •  Active imagination

   •  The therapeutic use of hallucinogenic drugs

   •  The choice of psychotherapy as a profession

   •  The role of religious experience in psychological healing

About Marie-Louise von Franz

Marie-Louise von Franz (1915–1998) was the foremost student of C. G. Jung, with whom she worked closely from 1934 until his death in 1961. A founder of the C. G. Jung Institute of Zurich, she published widely on subjects including alchemy, dreams, fairy tales, personality types, and psychotherapy.