Speaking of Jung: Interviews with Jungian Analysts Episode 13: Deldon Anne McNeely
Feb 28, 2016
Deldon Anne McNeely, Jungian analyst and author with a Ph.D. in clinical psychology, discusses her books and a one-act play about Jung and James Joyce. She explores individuation, its three stages, the role of complexes, and why long-term analysis matters. Conversations cover archetypes like the animus and trickster, therapy trends, art and madness, and how relationships and discipline shape inner growth.
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Individuation Serves Society
- Individuation deepens consciousness so we can better address societal problems rather than being selfish.
- Deldon Anne McNeely argues inner work expands capacity to engage public issues with less bias.
Soviet Years And A Russian Lullaby
- Deldon spent three years in the Soviet Union and became pregnant there despite expecting closed, guarded interactions.
- She wrote A Russian Lullaby to urge women to listen to their bodies and instincts amid external noise.
Favor Slow Therapeutic Work
- Permit long, slow therapeutic work instead of defaulting to quick medical fixes for anxiety and depression.
- Seek psychotherapy when appropriate and combine with medication only as needed, not as first resort.
