Most of us enter conversations and even casual encounters with the desire and intent to connect. We are, after all, social creatures. Social neuroscientist Matthew Lieberman has conducted neuroscientific research that points to the hardwired need for human connection. Lieberman’s…
Part Four in a Five Part Series – Jungian Psychological Types are Systems of Energy “Each of the 16 Types is a dynamic system between the flow of psychic energy from mental process to mental process and from our conscious…
A side of humanity that has been in a deep sleep is surfacing. Jungian psychology would say it’s the emergence of an archetype (a universal symbol or image, or pattern that endures over time) from the collective unconscious – it’s…
As I traverse the challenging waters of social distancing, each of Carl Jung’s 8 Function-Attitudes (also known as Mental Functions, Mental Processes or Cognitive Processes) plays an important role. My self-observations remind me of the nature of Psychological Type and…
As a society, we are gradually coming to terms with the notion of ‘social distancing’ to ‘flatten the curve’ of the coronavirus. Amidst prospects of social isolation and an extended period of family togetherness, there is anxiety and fear. And…
I am blessed to be able to say that Kathy Myers was my mentor and my friend. We met at a local chapter meeting of the Delaware Valley Association of Psychological Type (DVAPT) circa 2001. I had just started my…
Part One in a Five Part Series - Teaching Type Using Jungian Principles Are you troubled by the continual waves of criticism aimed at the MBTI® assessment? I know I am. The most recent round of criticism was ignited by…
Part Two in a Five Part Series – Jungian Psychological Type is a Holistic Theory Review In the first article of this series, I stated that arguments against the MBTI reveal a knowledge gap – a lack of understanding of Psychological Types, the theory on…
Part Three in a Five Part Series – Jungian Psychological Type is a Cognitive Theory "In his work on psychological types, Carl G. Jung identified eight basic mental tools - ways of understanding and making sense of the world -…
Do the holidays leave you cold? Maybe you are apprehensive about those yearly holiday gatherings – at the office or with your family. Will they disappoint you even more than last year? Or, are your setting your expectations too high…