Controversies in Analytical Psychology

Analytical psychology is a broad church, and influences areas such as literature, cultural studies and religion. However, in common with psychoanalysis, there are many different schools of thought and practice which have resulted in divisions within the field. This title picks up on these and explores many of the most hotly contested issues in and around analytical psychology. A critical eye is cast over Jungian theories and practices, and a number of questions are raised: are they homophobic? do they denigrate women? do they confuse absolute with narrative truth? is the frequency of sessions chosen for political rather than clinical reasons? This book should be of value for Jungian analysts, psychoanalysts and psychotherapists in training and practice.