John R. Van Eenwyk

What is Jungian Analysis?

Jungian analysis is a form of psychodynamic psychotherapy, which has been shown to be the only effective treatment for those who suffer from dual and multiple mental health diagnoses (JAMA). In Jungian Analysis we are concerned not only with symptoms, past influences and current patterns, but also with potential, creativity, and wholeness.

Jungian analysis supports and facilitates the unfolding of our distinctive individuality. We carry within ourselves unique potentials that, when fulfilled, lead to psychological wholeness. When hindered, we may become unhappy, feel that our creativity is blocked, or develop other symptoms.

Thus, emotional symptoms like depression, anxiety, and obsessions indicate what in our lives needs attention and growth. That of which we are unaware, that lies beyond our consciousness (sometimes called the unconscious) reveals both the source of our suffering and the path to our healing.

In Jungian analysis, we explore together what goes on outside of our fields of awareness. We talk about feelings, thoughts, wishes, and what may be going on between us. We analyze dreams, do active imagination, bring in creative arts, try hypnosis, or any other of a number of ways to engage the unconscious. Our journey together creates the healing and transformation that lends meaning to life and improves our spiritual health.

Who is Dr. Van Eenwyk?

A brief summary of my training and experience follows. For a more extensive account, click on “RESUME-annotated” below.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

AB: Colgate University

STB: The Episcopal Theological School

PhD: The University of Chicago

Propadeuticum: C. G. Jung Institute, Zurich

Diploma: C. G. Jung Institute, Chicago

TEACHING

Harvard University

Northwestern University

C. G. Jung Institute, Zurich

C. G. Jung Institute, Chicago

C. G. Jung Institute Pacific Northwest

RELIGION

Ordained Priest, Episcopal Church

PROFESSIONAL

Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Illinois and Washington State

Clinical Faculty, University of Washington School of Medicine

Adjunct Faculty, Antioch University, Seattle, WA

Co-Founder, Marjorie Kovler Center for the Treatment of Survivors of Torture

Founder and Clinical Director, International Trauma Treatment Program

AUTHOR

Clinical Chaos: The Strange Attractors of Childhood Trauma (InnerCity Press, 2013)

Archetypes and Strange Attractors: The Chaotic World of Symbols (InnerCity Press, 1997)

Journal Articles and Book Chapters

International Lectures and Workshops

Bosnia, Canada, England, Costa Rica, Croatia, Gaza, Great Britain, India, The Netherlands, The Philippines, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Trinidad and Tobago, Uganda, Zimbabwe

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