Ultimate Depth Psychology Reading List

Introduction

The speaker introduces the topic of depth psychology and its relevance during the Christmas and New Year season. He recommends a book by Henry Ellenberger as a foundation for studying depth psychology.

Starting with Depth Psychology

• Depth psychology is important during the Christmas and New Year season.

• A starter kit for studying depth psychology is recommended.

• Eric Neumann's book is not recommended, but Henry Ellenberger's book "The Discovery of the Unconscious" is highly recommended as a foundation for studying depth psychology.

The Evolution of Depth Psychology

The speaker discusses how "The Discovery of the Unconscious" provides an understanding of the evolution of depth psychology. He also critiques Eric Neumann's book.

Critique on Eric Neumann's Book

• Eric Neumann's book is outdated and largely wrong.

• The information in it is completely outdated, so it should be considered a historical curiosity within the Jungian canon.

Recommended Book for Studying Depth Psychology

• "The Discovery of the Unconscious" by Henry Ellenberger is still relevant today and provides everything needed as a foundation to study depth psychology.

• When searching for information on Jungian or depth psychology, don't start with classic texts like those from Carl Jung or C.G. Jung Collected Works. Instead, start with contemporary neuropsychoanalysis and work backwards.

Neuropsychoanalysis and Freud's Model

The speaker recommends starting with neuropsychoanalysis to understand Freud's model before diving into classic texts.

Understanding Freud's Model through Neuropsychoanalysis

• Neuropsychoanalysis provides an up-to-date definition of consciousness and where it comes from within the brain.

• Solms's paper on "It Knows Things That the Ego Doesn't" is an excellent neuroscience update of Freud's model and the mapping of Freud's model onto the brain.

Interests and Natural Territory of Depth Psychology

In this section, the speakers discuss the wide range of interests that are relevant to depth psychology and how they serve as a natural territory for it.

The Natural Territory of Depth Psychology

• Interests like comparative religion, mythology, history, art, etc. are all part of the natural territory for depth psychology.

• Depth psychology is essentially the study of human experience and is difficult to classify.

• History is more useful than mythology for adapting psychologists because it's rooted in biology and tells the story of DNA that led up to us.

Studying Adler and Freud

In this section, the speakers discuss how to study Adler and Freud.

Studying Adler

• There are many works available on Adler that can be accessed through links provided in the description.

• Works like "The Neurotic Constitution" and "Individual Psychology" are useful to look at when studying Adler.

Studying Freud

• To start with Freud, one could begin with Mark Solms and get a general grounding in the discovery of the unconscious.

• All three - Freud, Adler, and Jung - need to be studied together.

Importance of Broad Reading

In this section, the speakers emphasize the importance of broad reading when studying depth psychology.

Importance of Broad Reading

• It's important to go into art and creativity more broadly because everything you learn adds into your understanding without a doubt.

• Books on mythology, history, art anthropology are all important in developing an understanding of depth psychology.

• The broader your reading, the better. Depth psychology is a renaissance discipline that requires a renaissance mindset.

Recommended Books by Jung

In this section, the speakers discuss recommended books by Jung.

Recommended Books by Jung

• There are no specific recommendations for books by Jung as it's a bespoke and nuanced field.

Understanding Jung's Work in Context

In this section, the speaker discusses the importance of understanding Jung's work in the context of his life and suggests primary sources to gain a comprehensive understanding of his ideas.

Primary Sources for Understanding Jung

• To understand Jung, go to the primary sources, particularly "Psychiatric Studies" and "Experimental Researches."

• Follow Jung's collective works from the beginning as he intended.

• The Finger Lectures provide supplementary information about his mindset before he got into medicine.

• Volume one and two of Jung's analysis of Nietzsche's work are also important.

Influencers and Early Supporters of IPSA

• George Engel provides an objective framework for how IPSA is practiced.

• Ernest Rossi was both a Freudian and a junior analyst who edited the collected papers of Milton Erickson on hypnosis and was a professor of neuroscience.

• Anthony Stevens' works are good resources for understanding depth psychology.

Seminal Figures in IPSA

• George Engel, Ernest Rossi, and Anthony Stevens are all seminal figures in IPSA.

• Rossi was ahead of his time with his integration of neuroscience and depth psychology.

• It will take another generation before we fully understand the wider implications of Rossi's work.

Recommended Books on Carl Jung and Psychiatry

In this section, the speakers discuss books that have influenced their understanding of Carl Jung and psychiatry.

Anthony Stevens' Practical Biography on Young

• Anthony Stevens wrote a practical biography on Carl Jung that is highly recommended.

• The book guides readers through Jung's life in terms of his own model and provides an analysis of it.

• It is a really good book because it shows how to address the phenomenon of Carl Jung in terms of the development of his own model and his own personal myth.

Memories, Dreams, Reflections by Carl Jung

• Memories, Dreams, Reflections by Carl Jung is a hugely significant introduction to studying depth psychology.

• It is a classic and should be read before touching anything else with respect to Carl Jung.

• The book was a huge influence on one of the speakers.

Singing with the Mind's Eye by Mike and Nancy Samuels

• Singing with the Mind's Eye by Mike and Nancy Samuels is another excellent book that has influenced one speaker's understanding of imagery meditation techniques.

• It is a classic book that provides analyses of using imagery for creativity, parapsychology, and other important aspects related to studying young.

Mental Disorder by Jack Little

• Mental Disorder by Jack Little is an excellent basic psychiatric textbook that covers various psychological theories as well as their application in modern-day psychiatric units.

• The author also discusses basic care and everyday activities management in psychiatric units.

Recommended Books for Relationships

In this section, the speakers discuss three books that they recommend for understanding relationships.

"Coming Together, Coming Apart" by John Bowlby

• This book is recommended as a basic framework to understand the depth psychology of relationship issues.

• The book is theoretical and technical in part, but also practical with case studies.

• The author relates the alchemical process to what happens between couples and relationships when things go wrong.

"Women Who Run With the Wolves" by Clarissa Pinkola Estes

• This book is recommended for women in particular but can benefit men too.

• It presents solutions to problems through storytelling of fairy tales and myths.

• The author has a strong interest in relationships and human nature.

"Practical Jung" by Harry Wilmer

• This book is recommended as a practical guide to Jungian psychology.

• The author was a young analyst who did a lot of work in acute and chronic psychology.

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Introduction to Jungian Ideas and Other Influential Books

In this section, the speaker discusses some of the books that have influenced their work in psychiatry. They mention a TV series called "Young: The Wisdom of the Dream," which features Harry Wilmer working with Vietnam War vets. They also discuss a book they used to prescribe to patients and read on training courses called "Real Solutions" by someone who was interested in real solutions rather than fantasies.

Jungian Ideas

• The speaker mentions that they have worked with Jungian ideas in their practice.

• They recommend a TV series called "Young: The Wisdom of the Dream" available on YouTube, which features Harry Wilmer working with Vietnam War vets.

• The speaker recommends a book called "Real Solutions" by someone who was interested in real solutions rather than fantasies.

Other Influential Books

• The speaker recommends a book they used to prescribe to patients and read on training courses called "Real Solutions."

• They discuss a book called "Colour Atlas of Human Anatomy," which they find fascinating because it allows them to go from understanding the body as a piece of art down to a cellular level.

• The speaker recommends anatomy coloring books for those interested in learning about the body's basic anatomy and physiology.

• They recommend three foundational texts by Rossi: Mind Body Therapy, Psychobiology of Gene Expression, and Psychobiology of Mind Body Healing.

Understanding Mind and Body Interaction for Real Healing

In this section, the speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding mind-body interaction for real healing. They discuss how limiting oneself to a psycho-reductive approach is nonsensical and that hypnosis is a powerful tool for healing.

• The speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding mind-body interaction for real healing.

• They discuss how limiting oneself to a psycho-reductive approach is nonsensical and that hypnosis is a powerful tool for healing.

Recommended Books for Clinical Therapists

In this section, the speaker recommends books for clinical therapists who work with families and explains their importance.

Strategic Therapy and Milton Erickson's Ideas

• The book "Strategic Family Therapy" by Jay Haley is a must-have for clinical therapists working with families.

• Milton Erickson is the connection between Jay Haley's work and Rossi's work. Hypnosis is a modality of therapy that is much misunderstood but it is the original psychotherapy.

• Milton Erickson is probably the greatest hypnotherapist who has ever lived. His ideas are applied in strategic focal brief therapy which is outcome-oriented rather than theoretical.

Neuro-Linguistic Programming

• The books "Patterns 1" and "Patterns 2" by Bandler and Grinder cover language patterning which is incredibly important in communication.

• These two volumes taken together with Jay Haley's book and Rossi's works will give you a huge amount of technical skill in real-world applications.

Understanding Typology

In this section, the speakers discuss typology and recommend resources to understand it.

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator

• The book "Gifts Differing" by Isabel Briggs Myers provides an overview of Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI).

• MBTI has changed over time but it can still inform you about cognitive functions. It would be a good introduction if other people are talking about typology.

Typology and Perspective

This section discusses the work of a man who was an extroverted intuitive with feeling. He created the very first Jungian type test called the Grey Wheel Wright Scale. The speaker recommends looking at this guy's work if you want to have a warm and feeling Jungian style relationship as a man.

A Wonderful Rack on Her

• This guy uses feeling properly and he uses his intuition properly.

• He was drawn to typology because he had difficulties in his own marriage with his wife Jane, and he wanted his marriage to work.

• You can see him being interviewed on "Young: The Wisdom of the Dream" on YouTube.

Nuances of Typology

• Typology should always be in the broader context of psychological work.

• It is more nuanced than you'll find in any book, and you actually need to know a lot of other things to do it well.

• Psychological Types is the original theory, which is very interesting not just for historical purposes.

Myers-Briggs Separation from Young's Model

• Myers-Briggs is a separation from Young's model, which is important to understand.

• Young never authorized Myers-Briggs or recognized it, and was generally dismissive of type tests as being for beginners.

Anthony Stevens' Book "Archetype Revisited"

This section discusses Anthony Stevens' book "Archetype Revisited," which explores how archetypes manifest themselves in our lives.

Archetypes Manifested in Our Lives

• The book explores how archetypes manifest themselves in our lives.

• It is important to understand the nuances that emerge from repeated experience of working with people in depth over decades.

• It takes time to fully understand something, and that's no offense against younger people because we all have to get that experience.

Anthony Stevens' Book "With Emede"

This section discusses Anthony Stevens' book "With Emede," which is about a therapeutic community at the end of World War II where people could go to rehabilitate and let their creativity run free.

A Unique Place for Rehabilitation

• The book is about a therapeutic community at the end of World War II where people could go to rehabilitate and let their creativity run free.

• People with all sorts of mental health issues would be allowed to express themselves and get well.

• Sadly, modern-day psychiatry doesn't resemble anything like that.

Developing Creativity and Self-Expression through Art and Writing

In this section, the speaker discusses the importance of developing creativity and self-expression through art and writing. They recommend resources such as Anthony Stevens' books on psychology, Bob Ross's Joy of Painting series, and a book called Art Techniques Made Clear.

Resources for Developing Creativity

• Anthony Stevens' books on psychology are recommended for developing creativity.

• The book "Art Techniques Made Clear" or any other resource that provides structure can be helpful for budding artists who struggle with where to start or what medium to use.

• Bob Ross's Joy of Painting series is a great resource for connecting with instincts and experiencing the joy of creating. His unique way of painting purely from imagination can be inspiring for those who prefer that approach.

Writing Inspiration

• Edgar Allan Poe's collected works are recommended as an example of cultural representation of hypnosis in literature.

• The story "Mesmeric Revelation" by Edgar Allan Poe is used as an example to teach students about hypnosis.

The Importance of Dreams in Psychology

In this section, the speaker discusses the importance of dreams in psychology. They explain how dreams can provide insight into our unconscious mind and help us process emotions.

Understanding Dreams

• Dreams can provide insight into our unconscious mind and help us process emotions.

• Dreams often contain symbols that represent deeper meanings related to our personal experiences.

• Analyzing dreams can help individuals gain a better understanding of themselves and their emotions.

The Role of Archetypes in Psychology

In this section, the speaker discusses the role of archetypes in psychology. They explain how archetypes are universal symbols that represent common human experiences and emotions.

Understanding Archetypes

• Archetypes are universal symbols that represent common human experiences and emotions.

• Carl Jung identified several archetypes, including the shadow, anima/animus, and persona.

• Understanding archetypes can help individuals gain a better understanding of themselves and their place in the world.

The Importance of Self-Awareness in Personal Growth

In this section, the speaker discusses the importance of self-awareness in personal growth. They explain how becoming more self-aware can help individuals identify their strengths and weaknesses and make positive changes in their lives.

Developing Self-Awareness

• Becoming more self-aware involves examining one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

• Journaling is a helpful tool for developing self-awareness.

• Mindfulness practices such as meditation can also help individuals become more self-aware.

Conclusion

In this section, the speaker concludes by summarizing the main points discussed throughout the video. They emphasize the importance of developing creativity, understanding dreams and archetypes, and becoming more self-aware for personal growth.

Key Takeaways

• Developing creativity through art or writing can be beneficial for personal growth.

• Dreams provide insight into our unconscious mind and can help us process emotions.

• Archetypes are universal symbols that represent common human experiences and emotions.

• Becoming more self-aware is essential for personal growth and can be achieved through practices such as journaling and mindfulness.

Dual Aspect Monism and Systems Thinking

In this section, the speaker talks about dual aspect monism and systems thinking. He explains how these concepts helped him understand that the brain and mind are essentially the same thing, written in two different technical languages.

Dual Aspect Monism

• Dual aspect monism is a theory that says the brain and mind are the same thing.

• Mark Psalms calls it dual aspect monism.

• Dialectical identity theory said exactly the same thing.

Systems Thinking

• Stephen Rose taught me about systems thinking.

• It was eye-opening for me.

• The systems model provides a framework to blend different explanatory languages.

Evolutionary Psychiatry by Anthony Stevens

In this section, the speaker talks about evolutionary psychiatry by Anthony Stevens. He explains how this book puts psychiatry into a Jungian evolutionary framework, linking medicine with Jung's ideas.

Evolutionary Psychiatry

• Evolutionary psychiatry is a book by Anthony Stevens.

• It puts psychiatry into a Jungian evolutionary framework.

• This links medicine with Jung's ideas.

Water and Sexuality by Michelle O'Donnell

In this section, the speaker talks about water and sexuality by Michelle O'Donnell. He explains how water is important for women during childbirth and highlights Michelle O'Donnell's work on connecting water with femininity.

Water and Sexuality

• Water and sexuality is a book by Michelle O'Donnell.

• Water is important for women during childbirth.

• Women seem to be instinctively drawn to water archetypally because of its connection with femininity.

Advice from Michelle O'Donnell

• The speaker and his partner visited Michelle O'Donnell for advice during their pregnancy.

• His best piece of advice was to get a good midwife.

• Michelle O'Donnell tries to put women back in touch with their instincts around the time of giving birth.

Childbirth and Hypnosis

In this section, the speaker talks about childbirth and hypnosis. She discusses how some women in well-developed societies still go into the woods or forest to give birth on their own, emphasizing the importance of allowing women to be instinctive about the process. The speaker also mentions a book that inspired her regarding childbirth and explains why men should not be present during childbirth.

Instinctive Childbirth

• Some women in well-developed societies still go into the woods or forest to give birth on their own.

• Women should be allowed to be instinctive about the whole process of childbirth.

• Men shouldn't really attend childbirth as it is a woman's mystery.

Importance of Protection During Childbirth

• The speaker wanted her partner there during childbirth to protect her from people who were there.

• It is important to have boundaries during childbirth and protect oneself from anyone who might cross them.

Hypnosis and Past Lives

• The speaker talks about a book called "More Lives Than One: The Bloxham Tapes" which was very important for her regarding hypnosis.

• The book fascinated her with respect to regression therapy and regression hypnosis about whether it could work.

• There is a quote from Jung at the beginning of the book which helped her follow hypnosis as far as she could go with it.

Overall, this section covers topics related to childbirth, including allowing women to be instinctive during the process, protecting oneself during childbirth, and discussing past lives through hypnosis.

Books on Psychedelics and Psychotherapy

In this section, the speaker talks about books related to psychedelics and psychotherapy.

Stannislav Graf's Books

• Stannislav Graf is one of the pioneers of working with psychedelic drugs in psychotherapy.

• The book "The Human Encounter with Death" by Stannislav Graf talks about regression hypnosis experiences that go beyond what could have possibly been recorded in the genome.

• The book "Realms of the Human Unconscious" by Stannislav Graf has a lot to do with using psychedelics to expand one's mind and explore different things.

Other Books

• The speaker has been involved with lots of mystery traditions and very weird Chinese rituals, including conjuring up spirits and gods, and demon possession.

• "The Wounded Woman" by Linda Scherzie Leonard is about healing the father-daughter relationship and the father complex.

• "An Image Darkly Forming" by Bernie Shorter is about female initiation.

Instinct Theory in Jungian Psychology

In this section, the speaker discusses instinct theory in Jungian psychology.

Freud vs. Jung on Instinct Theory

• Freud was heavily identified with instinct while Jung tended not to develop the idea of instincts.

• Freud believed that libido was purely sexual while for Jung, libido was not purely sexual but rather in service of biological reproduction.

Archetypes, Instincts and Feminine Psychology

In this section, the speakers discuss the undervaluing of archetypes and instincts in psychotherapy. They recommend three books that provide a good understanding of feminine psychology and the role of archetypes in it.

Books on Instincts and Feminine Psychology

• The first book recommended is "The Power of Your Other Hand" by Lucia Capacchione. It provides practical exercises for accessing the unconscious mind.

• The second book recommended is "Female Rage" by Mary Valentis and Anne Devane. It discusses the myth surrounding Medusa and how it links with feminine psychology.

• The third book recommended is "Fantasia of the Unconscious" by D.H Lawrence. It discusses psychoanalysis from a writer's perspective.

Importance of Narrative-Based Creatives

• Narrative-based creatives such as writers have a better understanding of the psyche than psychotherapists or academic psychologists because they engage with archetypes as cultural representations.

• A good writer naturally understands emotion, engagement between people, and their environment without needing knowledge of psychology to do so.

Biographies on Freud and Jung

• Ronald W Clark's biography "Freud: The Man and His Cause" is an excellent resource for understanding Freud's life.

• Anthony Stevens' biography on Jung is also highly recommended.

Recommended Biographies of Carl Jung and Sigmund Freud

In this section, the speaker recommends biographies of Carl Jung and Sigmund Freud.

Biographies of Carl Jung

• "Memories, Dreams, Reflections" by Carl Jung is a good autobiography.

• "Young Man and Myth" by Vincent Brome is a condensed but informative biography of Carl Jung.

• Anthony Stevens' book on the biographies of both Freud and Jung is also recommended.

Biographies of Sigmund Freud

• The speaker recommends the same book as for Carl Jung: "Young Man and Myth" by Vincent Brome.

Other Works on Psychology

In this section, the speaker discusses other works on psychology that are not specifically biographical in nature.

• Edward Edinger, James Hillman, and Mary Louise von Franz have written extensively on depth psychology. While their works are available online in PDF form, the speaker does not recommend them due to their potential to distract from reality.

• The speaker warns against archetypal reductionism and inflation that can come from following these authors too closely. Instead, he suggests focusing on what's happening now in order to develop an orientation to reality.

A Better Biography

In this section, the speaker discusses a biography that he finds more interesting than those previously mentioned.

• The speaker recommends "Poorly," a biography about Freddie Mercury. He praises Mercury's authentic life despite its imperfections and his ability to reach many people with his creativity.

Conclusion

In this section, the speaker concludes his discussion on recommended biographies and works on psychology.

• The speaker advises against indulging in works that distract from reality and warns against the dangers of archetypal reductionism and inflation. He suggests focusing on what's happening now to develop an orientation to reality.

Running Away

In this section, the speaker advises to run away from someone.

Run From Him

• The speaker advises to run away from him.

Narcissism Breakout

In this section, the speaker talks about narcissism and how it broke out.

Indeed, Indeed, Absolutely Narcissism Just Broke Out

• The speaker comments on how narcissism just broke out like a fart around the room.