Research Catalog

Title

The parental image : its injury and reconstruction : a study in analytical psychology / M. Esther Harding ; edited by Daryl Sharp.

Author

Harding, M. Esther (Mary Esther), 1888-1971

Publication

Toronto : Inner City Books, c2003.

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Additional Authors

Sharp, Daryl, 1936-

Description

159 p. : ill.; 22 cm.

Summary

"The effect of the parental image in the psyche of each individual has ever been the basis upon which we develop relationships with other people, with a vocation, and indeed with all realms of life. This much-loved classic of Jungian psychology explores the various stages of maturation and the challenges faced by anyone who seeks authentic independence. Dr. Harding describes in depth the task of each level of development as we venture into the world. Using the ancient Babylonian creation legend (the Enuma Elish) to illustrate the process, and relating it to modern dreams and case material, she makes it clear that the struggle to grow up has always been both difficult and liberating"--Pub. website.

Series Statement

Studies in Jungian psychology by Jungian analysts ; 106

Uniform Title

Studies in Jungian psychology by Jungian analysts 106.

Subject

• Parental influences
• Parent and child
• Parent-Child Relations

Note

• Includes index.

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references: p. 152-154.

Processing Action (note)

• committed to retain

Contents

The parental image as source and container of life -- Babylonian legend of the beginnings of consciousness -- The fate of the maternal chaos and her son-husband -- The development of consciousness -- Pathological injury to the parental image -- The return home -- Reconstruction and individuation.

ISBN

1894574079 :

OCLC

51799412

Owning Institutions

Harvard Library