An insightful exploration of the tenets of psychotherapy, from lauded Jungian psychologist Marie-Louise von Franz

In twelve essays—eight of which appear here in English for the first time—the internationally known analyst Marie-Louise von Franz explores important aspects of psychotherapy from a Jungian perspective. She draws on her many years of practical experience in psychotherapy, her intimate knowledge of Jung's methods and theories, and her wide-ranging interests in fields such as mythology, alchemy, science, and religion to illumine these varied topics:

• Projection

• Transference

• Dream interpretation

• Self-realization

• Group psychology

• Personality types

• Active imagination

• The therapeutic use of hallucinogenic drugs

• The choice of psychotherapy as a profession

• The role of religious experience in psychological healing