Uploaded May 2020 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
Resolving complexes is the core of the work of the Personal Myth, individuation, and therapeutic process. But is it ever appropriate to infect *yourself* with someone else's complex so that *you* can be the one to resolve it for them? Interesting question...
Today’s show hosted by Steve and Pauline Richards, & James P Dowling
Jung To Live By, presented by the Institute for Psycho-Systems Analysis™, is creating videos and podcasts on Jungian Depth Psychology for personal development and study.
Visit our website:
jungtoliveby.com
Timestamps:
02:50 - What do you think about purposefully allowing yourself to be infected with someone else's complex in order to help someone?
12:49 - In your stance, why is CBT less effective than Psycho-Systems Analysis?
33:55 - How can I be sure I'm not BSing myself on this journey?
36:31 - How can I move away from theory and begin to gain real world experience of these ideas?
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Complete introductory guide the psychodynamics of the Shadow
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Jung To Live By Intro/Outro music:
“The Hibernian” and “The Valiant of Albion”
by Mike Bastow and Luke Jennings
Resolving complexes is the core of the work of the Personal Myth, individuation, and therapeutic process. But is it ever appropriate to infect *yourself* with someone else's complex so that *you* can be the one to resolve it for them? Interesting question...
Today’s show hosted by Steve and Pauline Richards, & James P Dowling
Jung To Live By, presented by the Institute for Psycho-Systems Analysis™, is creating videos and podcasts on Jungian Depth Psychology for personal development and study.
Visit our website:
jungtoliveby.com
Timestamps:
02:50 - What do you think about purposefully allowing yourself to be infected with someone else's complex in order to help someone?
12:49 - In your stance, why is CBT less effective than Psycho-Systems Analysis?
33:55 - How can I be sure I'm not BSing myself on this journey?
36:31 - How can I move away from theory and begin to gain real world experience of these ideas?
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
📚 Books and Manuals
Instant download handbooks, the IPSA Collected Works, and a Universe of Jungian Fiction
jungtoliveby.com/book-shop
➡️ Shadow Integration Manual (free download)
Complete introductory guide the psychodynamics of the Shadow
Free Download:
jungtoliveby.com/shadow-integration-manual
➡️ Discover your Personal Myth
Our flagship handbook for personal development ~ Become Who You Are, and "Know Thyself"
Available worldwide on Amazon:
jungtoliveby.com/discover-your-personal-myth
➡️ Hypnotherapy Handbook
Learn the basics of Self-Hypnosis
Digital Download:
jungtoliveby.com/product/hypnotherapy-workshop-handbook
➡️ The Charing Cross Method
Restore your vitality and recover from Burn-Out
Digital Download:
jungtoliveby.com/product/the-charing-cross-method
💬 “Grail Knight” Discord Server (Elite Membership)
Instant access to our Personal Development/Deep Study server, with thousands of posts by Steve Richards and a community of peers
jungtoliveby.com/product/jung-to-live-by-discord-membership
🏛️ Professional Training
Become a Psychotherapist, Hypnotherapist, Coach, and Psycho-Systems Psychotherapist through our online professional training course, under the direct tutorage of Steve and Pauline Richards
jungtoliveby.com/professional-training
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Jung To Live By Intro/Outro music:
“The Hibernian” and “The Valiant of Albion”
by Mike Bastow and Luke Jennings
