Intertwining Jungian Depth Psychology and Family Therapy Through Use of Action Techniques

Abstract

This article sets forth basic concepts of Jungian psychology that relate to relationships and relationship therapy. Further, it links psychodramatic tools with a Jungian approach to couple and family therapy. A great gift of psychodrama is its activating symbols and
images, which Jung calls language of the unconscious. As such, psychodrama provides a natural tool for access to unconscious material. Further, psychodrama allows one to confront figures from the past and aspects of the self and others in a symbolic way, offering a tool to connect with one's parents and ancestors and their impact on the psyche of the individual and the present family system. The article presents a case illustrative of the use of psychodrama in the application of Jungian family therapy