Carl Jung argued that emotional wisdom does not come from cultivating only what is pleasant or socially acceptable within us. Instead, it grows from a difficult psychological task: facing the shadow.

A Brief Review of Jung’s Conception of the Shadow The idea of deep dark forces operating beneath the surface of our awareness has long been a central feature of psychoanalytic ideas. Perhaps most ...

Scrolling through TikTok feels a lot like strolling through a medieval marketplace. It’s hectic, you’re accosted by colorful characters and pretty much anything goes. Want to buy a human skull to ...

A recent consultation with a couple suggested to me that Psychology Today readers might be interested in learning about the “shadow” and how it can play a powerful role in relationships. The nature of ...