Jung's self psychology

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Jung's exploration of unity in personality delves into how individuals can achieve a core self amidst multiple voices and affective states. He posited that a coherent self is a hard-won achievement of consciousness, emerging from a mature personality in the latter half of life. His theory of integrating diverse subjectivities into an individuated self aligns with contemporary trends in constructivism and developmental psychology. However, Jung did not systematize his ideas, leaving many complex concepts about the self less accessible. This volume examines his self psychology, its implications, and its relevance alongside modern theories of subjectivity. To provide a comprehensive understanding, the authors introduce twelve self theories in a comparative analysis of a midlife man's psychotherapy case. They draw parallels between Jung's work and the insights of theorists like Kohut, Piaget, Lichtenberg, and Loevinger. The final chapter presents thoughtful suggestions for applying Jung's self psychology in contemporary contexts. This unique treatment clarifies and simplifies Jung's central ideas about the self, offering Jungians a modern framework for his work and providing professionals in therapeutic and educational fields with an engaging introduction to a significant aspect of modern subjectivity theories.