Freudian Psychology

Published first in 1912, Psychology of the Unconscious was one of the most important stepping stones in the development of Jung’s thought and practice. It has a long subtitle: A Study of the Transformations and Symbolisms of the Libido. A Contribution to the History of the Evolution of Thought. This expressed the underlying impetus - a break from the view of the libido and its functions as taught by Sigmund Freud, which Jung had earlier adopted. It was from this point that the two approaches, which came to be known as the Swiss and Viennese schools, emerged.

I have always believed dreams are not random flickers of imagination, but coded messages from the deepest layers of the mind. With a master’s degree in psychology and years of personal fascination with the unconscious, I found myself inevitably drawn to Sigmund Freud’s The Interpretation of Dreams. Freud suggested that dreams are the “royal road to the unconscious,” and I have come to believe this road runs straight through memory, guilt, desire, and loss. The dreams in this book are all my own—revisited, expanded into narrative, and interpreted through an unashamedly Freudian ...

Dive into the captivating realm of human behavior with this comprehensive and engaging guide! Perfect for beginners and seasoned psychology enthusiasts alike, this book breaks down the intricate dance between our actions and the world around us. From the foundational Stimulus-Response Principle to the ethics that guide behavioral studies, journey through the nuances that make us who we are. Discover: How external events and internal thoughts shape our actions. Real-world applications of behavioral principles in therapy, education, and personal growth. The power of shaping, reinforcement, ...

Drawn from Dr. Bob Wendorf's 36-year career as a clinical psychologist, the book examines the lives of some of his most troubled patients in a project that aims to both educate and fascinate the listener. Clinical syndromes are described and dramatized by real-life case examples (altered only as necessary to protect patient confidentiality).

This classic work by psychologist and social philosopher Eric Fromm builds upon his previous popular book To Have or to Be? The Art of Being teaches us to avoid the tantalizing illusions of our consumer-driven world by learning to function as a whole person from a state of inner completeness or being. The transition from an identity of having to being creates a state of enlightened psychological and spiritual happiness.

Understanding and Applying Sigmund Freud: A Practical Guide to the Unconscious, Dreams, and Human Behavior Unlock the mysteries of the mind with this clear and engaging guide to Sigmund Freud’s most influential ideas. Understanding and Applying the Major Ideas of Sigmund Freud is a practical, reader-friendly introduction to one of the most important thinkers in psychology and Western thought. Whether you're a psychology student, a lifelong learner, or someone curious about human behavior, this book explores Freud's core theories—including the unconscious mind, id-ego-superego, dream ...

En 1899 Freud publicaba por primera vez la obra que sería considerada como la más importante, representativa e influyente de su toda su producción: La interpretación de los sueños. Con ella daba inicio a una nueva disciplina, el psicoanálisis, que proponía el modo a través del cual acceder al inconsciente tomando elementos de las experiencias vividas. Por primera vez se introdujo el concepto del Yo y los sueños se volvieron objeto de un estudio científico. Gracias al método propuesto por Freud, pudieron interpretarse el contenido de los sueños.

In his long career, eminent psychotherapist and author Irvin Yalom has pressed his patients and readers to grapple with life's two greatest challenges: that we all must die, and that each of us is responsible for leading a life worth living. In Creatures of a Day, he and his patients confront the difficulty of these challenges. Although these people have come to Yalom seeking relief, recognition, or meaning, they discover that such things are rarely found in the places where we think to look.

In this audiobook, psychotherapist David Richo explores how we replay the past in our present-day relationships - and how we can free ourselves from this destructive pattern. We all have a tendency to transfer potent feelings, needs, expectations, and beliefs from childhood or from former relationships onto the people in our daily lives, whether they are our intimate partners, friends, or acquaintances.

Adler, along with Freud and Jung, created an entirely new branch of psychology, namely psychoanalysis. What Life Should Mean to You brings his conclusions to a popular audience. It covers adolescence, feelings of superiority and inferiority, the importance of cooperation, work, friendship, love, and marriage.

Jung vs. Freud: The Complete Guide to the Feud That Changed Psychology Forever Explore the legendary clash that redefined modern psychology. Jung vs. Freud: The Complete Guide to the Feud That Changed Psychology Forever is a compelling deep dive into one of the most important intellectual rivalries of the 20th century. This guide unpacks the philosophical, psychological, and personal tensions between Carl Jung and Sigmund Freud - two titans whose friendship gave rise to modern depth psychology and whose falling out created two distinct schools of thought. From their promising early ...

In 1896, Sigmund Freud presented his revolutionary “seduction theory,” arguing that childhood sexual abuse directly caused adult mental illness. Just nine years later, he completely reversed this stance, insisting these traumatic memories were mere fantasies. Why did Freud retract his original theory? And why has the psychoanalytic community gone to such lengths to conceal this critical reversal?

Learn to get the most out of therapy to unlock your best self. Millions of Americans will go to therapy this year, but veteran psychotherapist Gary Trosclair believes the vast majority of them will start the process with little to no sense of how to best use their sessions to achieve their goals. Recent research has identified effective client participation as one of the most crucial factors in successful therapy.

In the 21st century, Carl Gustav Jung (1875-1961) remains one of the key figures in the field of analytical psychology - and Psychological Types, or The Psychology of Individuation, published in 1921, is one of his most influential works. It was written during the decade after the publication of Psychology of the Unconscious (1912), which effectively ended his friendship and collaboration with Sigmund Freud.

Since its release in 1949, The Hero with a Thousand Faces has influenced millions of readers by combining the insights of modern psychology with Joseph Campbell's revolutionary understanding of comparative mythology. In this book, Campbell outlines the Hero's Journey, a universal motif of adventure and transformation that runs through virtually all of the world's mythic traditions. He also explores the Cosmogonic Cycle, the mythic pattern of world creation and destruction.

The collection of 10 absorbing tales by master psychotherapist Irvin D. Yalom uncovers the mysteries, frustrations, pathos, and humor at the heart of the therapeutic encounter. In recounting his patients' dilemmas, Yalom not only gives us a rare and enthralling glimpse into their personal desires and motivations but also tells us his own story as he struggles to reconcile his all-too-human responses with his sensibility as a psychiatrist.

First published in 1621, and hardly ever out of print since, it is a huge, varied, idiosyncratic, entertaining and learned survey of the experience of melancholy, seen from just about every possible angle that could be imagined. The Anatomy of Melancholy, presented here with all the original quotations in English, is, at last, available on audiobook in its entirety.

First published in 1930, Civilization and Its Discontents is one of the most influential works of pioneering psychologist Sigmund Freud. Focusing on the tension between the primitive drives of the individual and the demands of civilization for order and conformity, Freud draws upon his psychoanalytic theories to explain the fundamental structures, conflicts, and consequences of society.

Freud explora la compleja dinámica del inconsciente, revelando cómo influye en nuestras acciones, pensamientos y emociones. El inconsciente planteado por la teoría freudiana está compuesto por elementos racionales y emocionales concretos que permanecen reprimidos por tener un significado problemático para la mente consciente. Este libro no solo es fundamental para estudiantes de psicología, sino también para aquellos interesados en entender los misteriosos mecanismos que rigen el comportamiento humano y la formación de la personalidad.

What are your earliest childhood memories? Were you afraid of the dark? Can you remember a particularly embarrassing moment? Those memories - along with the words and emotions you use to describe them - hold the key to understanding the person you are today! Drawing on examples from his own life, the lives of celebrities, as well as case studies from his private practice, renowned psychologist Dr. Kevin Leman helps you apply these same techniques to uncover why you are the way you are.