Psychotherapy

Jungian analyst & couples therapist

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  • The Victim Archetype and the Path to Inner Freedom

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    Iveta Upeniece
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    When the harm and suffering we experienced are already in the past, but psychological pain continues every day, it signals that deeper inner work is needed. In Jungian analytical psychology, archetypes are primordial patterns filled with powerful emotional energy, stronger than the ego, and deeply rooted in the collective unconscious. They have a profound influence…

  • When a Mother’s Love Recedes After the Birth of a Younger Sibling

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    Iveta Upeniece
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    In today’s sessions, I realized there’s an aspect of the Mother archetype that I haven’t written about enough. The Death Mother archetype and the emotional exile of the eldest child is a theme I encounter quite often in my practice. When a new baby enters the family, the eldest child often feels emotionally rejected. The…

  • The Intuitive Type or INFJ

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    Iveta Upeniece
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    The Intuitive Type (according to Jung) or INFJ (Myers & Briggs) personality type lives in a world governed by synchronicity, signs, and symbols.They often find it difficult to integrate into a society that values external expressions more than internal experiences. As one of the rarest personality types, INFJs frequently feel different from others. Their minds…

  • Valentine’s Day Through the Lens of Jungian Analytical Psychology

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    Iveta Upeniece
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    As a Jungian analyst and family (couples) psychotherapist, observing the annual celebrations of Valentine’s Day, I want to emphasize that this cultural phenomenon also embodies clear archetypal patterns, such as Syzygy, the divine pair—Anima and Animus. These celebrations serve as a mirror of our collective unconscious, as Valentine’s Day activates the Anima and Animus archetypes in the human psyche—the feminine and…

  • World Mental Health Day: The Importance of Psychological Well-being in the Workplace

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    Iveta Upeniece
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    Recognizing this day provides an opportunity to reflect on the importance of psychological well-being, particularly in professional environments. From the perspectives of Jungian analytical psychology and systemic psychotherapy, this observance serves as a collective reminder of the need to integrate often-ignored aspects of our psyche into daily life—especially at work, where we spend a significant portion of our lives. Today,…

  • The Midlife Crisis from a Jungian Analytical Psychology Perspective

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    Iveta Upeniece
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    The midlife crisis  is a phenomenon often described as a period of existential questioning when people reach middle age and begin to ask themselves, “What’s next?” This phase of life evaluation—and sometimes even the pursuit of upheaval—has fascinated psychologists and philosophers for decades. Carl Jung’s perspective offers a unique insight into the psychological dynamics of this complex transition. His approach explores the depths of the human soul, archetypes, individuation,…

  • Understanding Intimate Partner Violence Through a Jungian Lens

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    Iveta Upeniece
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    After attending a seminar on relationship violence, I felt the need to explore this issue more deeply through the perspective of Carl Jung’s analytical psychology. Intimate partner violence is a complex issue involving multiple psychological factors. Through the Jungian lens, the dynamics of violence in relationships can be analyzed by examining: ✔ Archetypes✔ The collective unconscious✔ The process of individuation Since archetypes are universal symbols and themes…

  • Breaking the Cycle of Toxic Relationships

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    Iveta Upeniece
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    Understanding the Psychological Dynamics First, start by reflecting on your emotions and motivations. What unconscious psychological patterns are hidden behind this relationship dynamic? What role does your past play in these choices?Understanding why you ended up in such a self-destructive and painful situation will provide clarity about your inner world and unresolved complexes. Bringing these patterns into consciousness allows you to step out of fate and into…

  • Cinderella: The Culturally Traumatized Modern Woman (and Men, Too)

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    Iveta Upeniece
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    Subscriber Content Obedient, quiet, never talking back, never openly “nagging,” never setting boundaries. Sometimes, she explodes in private or directs her pent-up frustration at her children. She is diligent, hardworking, efficient, endlessly giving, crocheting, playing games with her children, diligently fulfilling her responsibilities—not just for herself but for her colleagues as well. She is the…

  • On Separation from Parents

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    Iveta Upeniece
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    Separation is a compromise  between how a person wants to live their life and what their surrounding social environment expects from them—including parents, teachers, friends, acquaintances, and society as a whole. One of the most visible phases of separation occurs during adolescence when a young person begins to break away from parental influence.This process alters the structure of the Ego complex, which is directly linked to…