About Analyzing Dreams

Theoretical Approaches:

Psychoanalytic Theory (Freud & Jung): Freud believed dreams were the royal road to the unconscious, revealing repressed wishes and conflicts through symbolism. For example, dreams might contain latent content (hidden meanings) expressed through manifest content (what you remember). Jung expanded this into the collective unconscious, suggesting archetypes (universal symbols) like The Shadow […]

Jungian Archetypes

Carl Jung’s concept of archetypes is central to his analytical psychology, suggesting that there are universal, inherited patterns in the collective unconscious of humanity. Here’s a rundown on some of the key Jungian archetypes: The Self: Represents the unification of the conscious and unconscious parts of the psyche. It’s the archetype of wholeness and the […]

Mythological Archetypes

Mythological archetypes are closely related to Jung’s concept but often refer to the recurring themes, characters, or motifs found in mythologies across different cultures. Here are some common mythological archetypes: The Hero’s Journey: A narrative pattern where the hero ventures forth from the world of common day into a region of supernatural wonder, faces trials, […]