Sunday, January 4, 2015

Discovering ARCHETYPES JUNG For Modern Times

By Stacey Burt


While Jung may have led the force with regards to those creating and using archetypes in the past, there are also several other great thinkers like Freud and Erickson of past and present who have taken, or continue to take similar measures. Still, ARCHETYPES JUNG, or Jungian archetypes as most are known are essential aspects in discovering the modes behind certain types of behavior, and behavioral issues.

The term archetype has additional definitions, all while different though related to issues of life and behavior. For Jung, dream analysis became his legacy. Yet, he was also one of the great thinkers of his time along with Freud and Erickson with regards to many different theories and applications, especially as related to the mind. While Jung often used these two archetypes to treat patients, there have been many other uses developed over the years.

One of the best definitions of an archetype with a different definition would be that of a commune. Why would a commune be considered an archetype? Because those living within the walls and grounds of a commune are often considered to have a collective consciousness, all living in the same manner, with the same beliefs and interests.

These elements can often vary a great deal depending on therapist and client. While Jung believes in other archetypes, he sees these two as the most common. A statement with which most other psychoanalysts and therapists agree. Although, at times it may be necessary to incorporate other archetypes to get to the brunt of a specific issue, or problems related to behavior patterns.

Although collective consciousness also has a place within the definition of an archetype, the term is rarely used. Also, while a collective consciousness can exist among people of like mind, body and spirit, brainwashing can also be mistaken when multiple people are brainwashed at the same time by the same person, group or organization.

A good example of this is that of Charles Manson, a serial killer who brainwashed his followers to do horrid criminal acts, in which he landed a home in what some may call the intentional community of death row, with only one or two of the others having been freed on parole since the crimes were committed in 1969.

While that may be the case, generally collective consciousness and intentional communities are positive. With many providing food to those whom are less fortunate, or creating businesses from self sustaining farms on which the group resides. A great example of one of these intentional sustainable communities is that of Earth Rose Farm in Costa Rica which offers a three week visit, with longer volunteer and homestead options.

Unfortunately, it has yet to be determined if these "intentional communities" will succeed over time. Some have had the same betters for years, while others see individuals come and go on a regular basis. It is no doubt that this may be the case in the beginning of most of these communities as it can often take a great deal of acceptance and tolerance to live with other people as a family, whether by chance or choice.




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