Bridging Neuroscience and Analytic Practice
The Society of Analytical Psychology will host its 2026 Annual Lecture on July 4th, featuring Dr. Susan Mizen in a landmark presentation that brings together cutting-edge neuroscience research with clinical analytic practice. The lecture, titled “Self and other in mind and brain: some implications of an empirical study for analytic practice,” marks a significant moment […]
Tragic Imbalance: How Jung’s Psychology Illuminates Shakespeare’s Coriolanus and Timon of Athens
What makes a strength become a fatal flaw? In a newly published open-access article in the Journal of Analytical Psychology, Sofie Qwarnström explores how Jung’s concept of psychological “one-sidedness” mirrors the fundamental structure of Shakespearean tragedy.
The Paradox of Crippling Strength
Both Jung and Shakespeare, Qwarnström argues, understood that tragedy stems not from simple weakness but from […]
Monsters Among Us: Decoding the Psychopathic Mind with Dr. Peter DeMuth
A recent episode of Jung in the World in December 2025 captures a rare kind of dialogue—one that unfolds slowly, thoughtfully, and with real psychological depth. Hosted by cultural analyst Patricia Martin, the conversation features Dr. Peter Demuth, President of the C. G. Jung Institute of Chicago, in an exchange that feels both intellectually rigorous […]
When Analysts Create Art
Can you do depth psychology with a blues guitar? Mark Winborn shows us how with his song “My Rowdy Days“. Many of you will know Mark as the host of the Members Gala, the open mic nights showcasing the performing talents of Jungian colleagues, that have become a feature at the IAAP Congresses. Mark’s new […]
Marking the Psyche: Art, Memory, and Identity
The most recent issue of Jung Journal: Culture & Psyche offers a diverse collection of theoretical, clinical, and creative contributions to analytical psychology. The issue opens with Editor-in-Chief Audrey Punnett’s editorial Thank You, (open access) followed by Ama Codjoe’s Six Sonnets in the poetry section. The features section includes Joan P. Uraneck’s Picasso’s Blue Dove, […]
Spring 2026: Continuing Education in Analytical Psychology at the C.G. Jung Foundation
The C.G. Jung Foundation for Analytical Psychology has announced its Spring 2026 Continuing Education series, offering a diverse array of five-week online courses designed for both mental health professionals and the general public. These programs provide a deeper look into the practical and theoretical applications of analytical psychology, ranging from the technical mechanics of dream […]
“Hope is the thing with feathers” – Imagination in Times of Despair
How do we cultivate hope when despair feels overwhelming? The 2026 Jungian Odyssey will explore this question at the Art Nouveau Hotel Schweizerhof, taking inspiration from Emily Dickinson’s assertion that ‘Hope is the thing with feathers / That perches in the soul.’ The retreat examines imagination as a vital psychological resource in times of crisis.
Hosted […]
With Ukrainian Jungians: Relaunch Event
As the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine approaches, the With Ukrainian Jungians (WUJ) will host an official relaunch. The relaunch centres on a virtual gathering, titled “How are you? як справи?” This theme was inspired by Director Catherine Cox’s recent visits to front-line cities like Mykolaiv, where local therapists emphasised that this […]
The Alchemical Third: The Relational Evolution of Jungian Supervision
Interest in Jungian clinical technique is growing among psychotherapy practitioners across all modalities. While Jungian theory has long attracted clinicians drawn to its creative engagement with images and unconscious material—rooted in the teleological orientation of analytical psychology—there is now increasing recognition that Jungian practice offers something more fundamental: an approach that is less hierarchical, less […]
The Academic vs. The Clinical: Andrew Samuels Returns to Essex for the 2026 Jung Lecture
The University of Essex will host its annual C.G. Jung Lecture on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, featuring Professor Andrew Samuels in a significant homecoming. Samuels, who in 1995 became one of the first holders of a UK chair in Jungian Studies at Essex, will deliver a critical late-career assessment of the field he helped establish. […]
The Harmonic Journey: Integrating Typology, Active Imagination, and Art
The latest double issue of Psychological Perspectives presents a rich tapestry of Jungian thought, blending clinical theory, cultural analysis, and artistic reflection. The issue opens with an introduction by Christophe Le Mouël titled Perspective: The Soul’s Wayfinding (open access), which sets a thematic tone for the collection by exploring the navigational processes of the psyche. This […]
Stand By The Mother: Rediscovering the “Creatura” Amidst Global Suffering
The Stand By The Mother lecture series is a humanitarian and psychological initiative developed by Heba Zaphiriou-Zarifi, a training analyst and supervisor with credentials from GAP, UKCP, and IAAP. This online series serves as an essential bridge between the theoretical depths of Jungian psychology and active solidarity, specifically providing vital support for mothers in Palestine […]
The Political Ghost and the Wounded Healer: New Directions in Analytical Psychology
The latest issue of the Rivista di Psicologia Analitica presents a comprehensive dialogue (in Italian) between clinical depth and contemporary social challenges. The collection begins by exploring the fundamental parameters of the therapeutic relationship, with Barbara Massimilla examining Beyond the boundaries of care and Adelia Lucattini investigating the “detour” from psychic caesura to symbolisation. These clinical […]
Presenting The 2025 Gravida Awards Nominees
The Gradiva® Awards, hosted annually by the National Association for the Advancement of Psychoanalysis (NAAP), celebrate works that represent progress in the psychological arts and letters. The 2025 nominations . This year there are again a number of Jungian colleagues who have been nominated for their contributions.
In the Journal Article category, Susanne Short offers a […]
The Collected Writings of Murray Stein – latest volume
Chiron publishers have just publised the newest volume in the series of the Collected Writings of Murray Stein, Psychology and Society, Volume 10 which brings together essays exploring the intricate relationship between individuals and collective groups—from families and tribes to religious communities and nations.
The volume examines how psychology permeates all levels of human interaction, ranging from the […]