A real 'tour de force' conclusion regarding the re-languaging of archetypes within the field of Psychology, which brought to mind the following: Via Psychosynthesis (inspired by the work of Roberto Assagioli, a peer of Freud and Jung), we have the term "sub-personalities". Via Internal Family Systems, we have the term "parts". Via Structural Dissociation (secondary to complex trauma) treatment concepts, we have the terms "younger selves" or "lost selves" or "apparently normal parts" (ANP) and "emotional parts" (EP), etc. In the end, we are speaking about intrapsychic splitting, which is most often rooted in early childhood rejection and related trauma, resulting in a "Primal Wound" (Firman and Gila).
The Latin root for the word 'therapy' means "to heal what is split." The work of a true therapist is to heal what is split within themselves (albeit imperfectly) and invite others to do the same, and walk that mythical, courageous journey with them. Of course, today insurance companies push "short term solution focused treatment" and few can afford to pay out of pocket to do *true* therapeutic (integrative) work.
Your wonderful piece here brings to mind a two-part video I did on intrapsychic and systemic 'splitting' - part 2 is linked at the end of part 1 and the link is also in the video description. The beginning of part 2 especially aligns with the opening of the myth you share here (the fatal rejection in infancy or early childhood and how it leads to intrapsychic 'splitting'). Sharing the link in case you'd like to watch: https://youtu.be/4CFqA0yWPhs
What a wonderful description of the 'Pantheon' in our psyche, consisting of many complex parts with their own traits and powers. I've added the video to my watch list.
The Greeks had all the paradigms in place. This is such an amazing myth. I can only accept your condemnation of Hera so far. She definitely was rejecting her flawed son as nature will often do. If this means that it’s all on her shoulders that Haephestus is crippled in both body and soul, than so be it. I don’t think we will ever make it out of narcissism to god if we keep the absolute blame on the mother. Absolute love is hard to give especially if the mother ‘s guilt in not loving enough is the fatal flaw. As u note she is part of a big narc family.
A real 'tour de force' conclusion regarding the re-languaging of archetypes within the field of Psychology, which brought to mind the following: Via Psychosynthesis (inspired by the work of Roberto Assagioli, a peer of Freud and Jung), we have the term "sub-personalities". Via Internal Family Systems, we have the term "parts". Via Structural Dissociation (secondary to complex trauma) treatment concepts, we have the terms "younger selves" or "lost selves" or "apparently normal parts" (ANP) and "emotional parts" (EP), etc. In the end, we are speaking about intrapsychic splitting, which is most often rooted in early childhood rejection and related trauma, resulting in a "Primal Wound" (Firman and Gila).
The Latin root for the word 'therapy' means "to heal what is split." The work of a true therapist is to heal what is split within themselves (albeit imperfectly) and invite others to do the same, and walk that mythical, courageous journey with them. Of course, today insurance companies push "short term solution focused treatment" and few can afford to pay out of pocket to do *true* therapeutic (integrative) work.
Your wonderful piece here brings to mind a two-part video I did on intrapsychic and systemic 'splitting' - part 2 is linked at the end of part 1 and the link is also in the video description. The beginning of part 2 especially aligns with the opening of the myth you share here (the fatal rejection in infancy or early childhood and how it leads to intrapsychic 'splitting'). Sharing the link in case you'd like to watch: https://youtu.be/4CFqA0yWPhs
What a wonderful description of the 'Pantheon' in our psyche, consisting of many complex parts with their own traits and powers. I've added the video to my watch list.
Appreciate this, JH, thank you for taking the time to watch.
Fascinating!!!
The Greeks had all the paradigms in place. This is such an amazing myth. I can only accept your condemnation of Hera so far. She definitely was rejecting her flawed son as nature will often do. If this means that it’s all on her shoulders that Haephestus is crippled in both body and soul, than so be it. I don’t think we will ever make it out of narcissism to god if we keep the absolute blame on the mother. Absolute love is hard to give especially if the mother ‘s guilt in not loving enough is the fatal flaw. As u note she is part of a big narc family.
Exactly right, Roz. Exposing the mother's role in the dynamic is crucial, but blaming her is counter-productive at best.