MACP 676 - Introduction to Depth Psychology: Theory and Practice

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This course is designed to introduce students to the theory and practice of depth psychology. The course will review the seminal works of Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung and the contemporary developments of their work including such authors as: Anna Freud, Karen Horney, Melanie Klein, Thomas Ogden, Wilfred Bion, Sandor Ferenczi, James Hillman and others. The practice of Depth Psychology will be examined including: working in the therapeutic frame, dreamwork, transference and countertransference. Finally, contemporary practices of depth psychology will be examined including attention to diversity, social justice and social responsibility.