The How to Believe series of ebooks explores the teachings, philosophies and beliefs of major thinkers and religious texts. In a short, easy-to-access format, leading writers present new understandings of these perennially important ideas.

Jung proposed and developed the concepts of the extraverted and the introverted personality, archetypes, and the collective unconscious. His work has been influential in psychiatry and in the study of religion, literature, and related fields.

Deceased (1875–1961)

Candidates must hold at least a master’s degree before applying for training; this is generally considered to be the foundation for the further training of becoming a Jungian analyst. Analytic training requires a minimum of four additional years, depending on the individual and the training institute.

Carl Jung is recognized as one of the most influential psychiatrists of all time. He founded analytical psychology and was among the first experts in his field to explore the religious nature behind human psychology. Psychological complexes: A cluster of behaviors, memories, and emotions grouped around a common theme….

Wholeness refers to the principle that people, throughout their lives, strive for harmony between the conscious and the unconscious. In other words, it is becoming more aware of their unconscious thoughts and how this plays a role in their lives….

By definition, an ego is a person’s sense of self-esteem or self-importance. Everyone has an ego, whether big or small. The way we display that ego will significantly impact our relationships with one another and the outside world. It also affects our ability to be persuasive and understood.