MODULE ONE
STRUCTURE OF THE PSYCHE
AND PSYCHOLOGICAL TYPES
Presented by Grace Reid and Jolita Jansen van Rensenburg
Image credit: C.G. Jung, The Red Book, p. 107
Description
We will introduce Jung in his historical context – his life, and his early exposition of Analytical Psychology. Jung’s conception of the structure of the psyche will be followed by sessions introducing his theory of Psychological Types, sometimes referred to as “the practical Jung.” We will explore the two fundamental attitudes (introversion and extraversion), and how they interact with our functioning in everyday life, as we make use of thinking, feeling, intuition, and sensation.
Seminar Dates
- January 20 – Jung in relation to his story, and history
- January 27 – Structure of the psyche
- February 3 – Psychological Types Part I
- February 10 – Psychological Types Part II
- February 17 – Film and discussion
Seminar Content
January 20 – Jung in relation to his story, and history
To develop a deeper understanding of Jung and his work, we will investigate Jung’s historical roots and his relationship with Freud.
January 27 – Structure of the Psyche
Jung’s idea of how the psyche is structured, with reference to the various aspects of the psyche’s structure and its contents, including Consciousness, The Personal Unconscious, and The Collective Unconscious will be presented. Ego-consciousness and the role of the Ego, and its relationship to the Unconscious and the Collective Unconscious, are explored.
February 3 – Psychological Types Part I
Jung’s theory of psychological types will be placed into the context of his life and provide illustrations of the two basic attitudes and four functions of the psyche.
February 10 – Psychological Types Part II
The discussion of typology will deepen, with descriptions of how knowing one’s psychological type can inform one’s self-development, relationships, and functioning in the workplace. This will also include how understanding type theory can enrich our understanding of dreams, literature, and films.
February 17 – Questions and Discussion
The group discussion will comprise of an hour of members’ reflections on the different personality types of the sisters in the movie “Sense and Sensibility” (members are welcome to read the book by Jane Austen instead if they prefer), and an hour of general discussion around the issues and impressions of the structure of the psyche and psychological types. Group members might want to share their impressions of what type they might be, based on what has been discussed; as well as how examples of type theory and/or the structure of the psyche might have shown up in their daily lives since their introduction to the theory. There will be time for any lingering questions or comments.
Module Reading/Viewing List
- Stein, M (1998). Jung’s Map of the Soul. Open Court Books.
- 20 January class (History). Read the Introduction Chapter from Stein.
- 27 January class (Structure of the Psyche). Read Chapter 1 from Stein.
- Watch “Face to Face” John Freeman interview with Carl Jung, on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBYEFX2dqpM
- Optional: Read OR Watch “Sense and Sensibility” (1995 film)
Module Presenters
Jolita Jansen van Rensenburg started her career as social worker at the Department of Welfare, Rustenburg where she served for eight years. She completed her studies in Clinical Psychology and worked at the Department of Health for another 6 years before moving into fulltime private practice in 2006. Jolita completed the course in Jungian analysis in Cape Town in 2010. Presently she sees young adults and adults in private practice and provide inpatient treatment of patients at MultiCare Psychiatric Hospital in Potchefstroom. She lectures Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and Analytical Psychology at the North-West University to Master Students, and participates in two Jungian reading groups, one for psychologists and another for public members, in Potchefstroom. She is part of the Public Program Committee of SAAJA and SAAJA Treasurer.
Grace Reid is a clinical psychologist who became a psychotherapist in her native United States before immigrating to South Africa in 1990. Since then, she has practiced psychotherapy, analysis, and supervision in Cape Town, becoming a member of SAAJA in 2003. She is a training analyst and has served as secretary of SAAJA. She has special interests in the psychology of aging, psychological types, bereavement, and how to apply Jungian concepts to everyday life.