Philosophers and psychologists as far back as 3500 BC have extensively studied the inexplicable concept of human behavior. Despite the progression made in the field of psychology over thousands of years, there is still no definitive, irrefutable claim to the cause of human behavior. One of the more notable claims, however, is Freud’s theory of … Read more
There was a time when Carl Jung was greatly influenced by Sigmund Freud. Indeed, their seemingly paternal relationship developed over several years and at one point, he was heir apparent to Psychoanalysis. Eventually, ideological differences and disagreement over dream interpretation proved to be the pair’s breaking point. While Freud theorized dreams were manifestations of the … Read more
Wide Sargasso Sea, by Jean Rhys makes great use of subconscious dream. Rhys writes that Antoinette’s dreams are intertwined with reality, making the story more difficult for the reader to follow. Antoinette struggles with her emotions, not fully understanding what is real or just a dream. Antoinette’s reoccurring dream, which becomes increasingly decipherable, manifests from … Read more
Non-traditional Approaches to Therapy: A Jungian Approach Carl Jung The purpose of this paper is to explore the use of non- traditional forms of therapy as part of the Jungian Approach. In Jungian psychology, the focus is on understanding the relationship between the unconscious and the conscious. Carl Jung investigated people and believed that we … Read more
The deep thoughts that dwell within one’s psyche are often the expectations, fears and aspirations that cause too much agitation to fully express. In Rudolfo Anaya’s, Bless Me, Ultima, the protagonist, Antonio Luna-Marez, endures frequent dreams and nightmares that convey what he truly believes. Antonio’s eclectic subconscious thoughts are very often the catalyst for his … Read more
Uncommon Consciousness: Discovery Through Lucid Dreaming Throughout history, scientists, artists, mathematicians, and intellectuals have made cultural and technological advancements based on observations or realizations made in exceptionally realistic, or lucid dreams. Individuals such as Salvador Dali, Thomas Edison, and Dmitri Mendeleev turned to their dreams for inspiration in their respective fields. (Dali, 27) (Bernd, p. … Read more