Psychotherapy

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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…

  • 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,…

  • 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…

  • The Psyche from a Jungian Perspective

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    Iveta Upeniece
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    From a Jungian perspective, the psyche, like any other self-organizing system, is a collection of various interactive processes, both conscious and unconscious. In this system, the Ego is the center of the conscious personality, while the Self is the center of the entire psyche. We do not perceive the Self as something concrete—such as a material structure, a recognizable…

  • Procrastination from Jungian perspective

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    Iveta Upeniece
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    Procrastination: A Jungian Perspective on the Inner Conflict Procrastination is often seen as a problem of discipline or poor time management, but from a Jungian perspective, it is more than just avoidance—it is a sign of an inner psychological conflict. Procrastination occurs when different parts of the psyche—the conscious ego and the unconscious forces—are at odds with each other. The…

  • Memories, dreams, reflections

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    Iveta Upeniece
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    Among the so-called neurotics, there are many people who, had they been born earlier, would not have been neurotic that is, they would not feel an inner division. If they had lived in a time when humans were connected to nature and to the world of their ancestors through myths, when nature was a source…

  • Reflecting on Love Through Jungian Psychology: Inspired by Carmen

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    Iveta Upeniece
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    While watching Carmen, I found myself asking: What is love? Anyone who has ever experienced it knows that love is a complex, overwhelming, and profound emotion—one that has been explored and described throughout the centuries. In Carmen’s case, love brings destructive consequences to those who experience it, and I am not just referring to the complications of relationships. 🙂 Jungian psychology offers a unique lens through…

  • Narcissism is not always grandiose

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    Iveta Upeniece
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    Reflections After a Conversation with a Client Narcissism is not always grandiose, as one might think. It can also manifest in learned helplessness, where a person readily shifts their responsibilities onto someone else—even in small matters, such as making a restaurant reservation, paying bills, cleaning the house, or cooking meals. At some point, a person may begin…