THE ROLE OF SUFFERING IN THE PSYCHOLOGICAL PROCESS
This article promotes a reflection on the role of suffering in the process of psychological development. The discussion is based on concepts from Analytical Psychology, such as: psychic energy, progression, regression and the process of individuation. To this end, a bibliographic analysis of works by Carl Jung and post-Jungian authors was carried out. The results of this investigation demonstrate that accepting and facing suffering are relevant attitudes for healthy development. On the other hand, avoiding and not facing suffering can generate a chronicity of symptoms, instead of providing a better adaptation of the individual to his/her reality.
THE ROLE OF SUFFERING IN THE PSYCHOLOGICAL PROCESS
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.5584242430078
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Palavras-chave: Depression; Mental Health; Psychic Distress; Analytical Psychology; Psychic Energy.
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Keywords: Depression; Mental Health; Psychic Distress; Analytical Psychology; Psychic Energy.
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Abstract:
This article promotes a reflection on the role of suffering in the process of psychological development. The discussion is based on concepts from Analytical Psychology, such as: psychic energy, progression, regression and the process of individuation. To this end, a bibliographic analysis of works by Carl Jung and post-Jungian authors was carried out. The results of this investigation demonstrate that accepting and facing suffering are relevant attitudes for healthy development. On the other hand, avoiding and not facing suffering can generate a chronicity of symptoms, instead of providing a better adaptation of the individual to his/her reality.
- JULIANA MARTINS ROEBER
