Deidre: A Jungian Therapy Analysis

Diedre could benefit from the transference and countertransference intervention in Jungian therapy. She can link her past personal dramas which represent an archetypal struggle, comprised of images and symbols from the past, to a new self-realization (Capuzzi & Gross, 2011). This goal can also be achieved by unlocking other elements of her unconscious including her desires, memories and past events by engaging in art, dream interpretation and/or spirituality. These methods can help Deidre gain a new insight into the grieving she has experienced in losing her father and the lack of her mother’s support due to her mental health issues, mood swings and hoarding problem. Deidre is essentially grieving a loss of both parents, even though her mother is alive. Deidre’s mother was not available to her and not capable of nurturing her.
When Deidre addresses her negative animus, which is manifested by her lack of self-esteem, alienation and self-criticism (Capuzzi & Gross, 2011) she can discover a new energy and a new potential. Active imagination and dream therapy are two methods which can help her unlock the collective unconscious and free herself from depression and the negative effects of a disjointed life (Capuzzi & Gross, 2011). By closing the gap between her conscious and unconscious Deidre will discover her true self and realize her true