Beyond Gender – Classification, Experience and the Symbolic Life of Identity
The Beyond Gender episode on the classification of gender identity opens up a more difficult question than whether the phrase “transgender child” is true or […]
Depth Psychology
Feeling Is Not Just Emotion – Jung, Popular Culture, and the Drama of Human Valuation
What do we usually mean when we say that someone is “a feeling person”? In ordinary speech, we often mean that they are emotionally expressive, […]
Exploring Gender Identity Through a Jungian Lens – A Multidimensional Approach
Gender identity, a deeply personal and culturally charged topic, has become a focal point of psychological, social, and philosophical discourse. Discussions like those on the […]
The Alchemical Process of Clarification: Sex and Gender
On 16 April 2025, the UK Supreme Court delivered a significant ruling that clarified the definition of “sex” in the Equality Act 2010, affirming that […]
Unsettled Grounds – What Psychological Principles Are Shaping Our Understanding of Gender Identity?
In the increasingly polarised discourse around gender identity and psychological care, one dimension remains strikingly under-explored: the philosophical and psychological foundations shaping the assumptions behind […]
The Open Pot in the Market – People Pleasing and the INFJ Psyche
There’s a recurring image that has found its way into my reflective practice—a Roman or Greek pot, standing open in the centre of a sunlit […]
The Etymology of “Soul” and “Psyche” – How These Terms Intertwine
The word “soul,” has roots that stretch back to Old English, where it appears as sāwol or sāwel. This term is thought to derive from […]
Archetypal Characteristics and Community Media
This post looks at the distinctions and interrelations between archetypes and symbols in relation to community media, particularly focusing on archetypal roles as defined in […]
The Divine Child – An Archetype of Hope or a Narcissistic Idealisation?
“You open the gates of the soul to let the dark flood of chaos flow into your order and meaning. If you marry the ordered […]
Unravelling the Gender Identity Discourse: A Jungian Perspective
In the divided landscape of gender identity, debates and discussions have become increasingly contentious, often mired in polarising views and societal misconceptions. As we navigate […]