The Feminine Identarian Archetype – a Symbolic-Experiential Perspective Revealed within the Creative Improvisation through Literature
Journal Title: Journal of Experiential Psychotherapy - Year 2018, Vol 21, Issue 4
Abstract
Introduction: Creative improvisation through literature is an experiential-unifying work technique in personal development and optimisation. Objectives: The present study aims to explore the relationship between the connected symbols of the feminine identarian role and anxiety, from an experiential-unifying perspective. Methods: Through the analysis of 400 stories, created by personal development groups participants, analysis devised to validate the above-mentioned technique, it becomes apparent that the anxiety symptomatology is closely connected to the high rate of feminine Ego symbols in these stories. Results: Understanding symbols and their conscious integration has led to a decreased level of anxiety. Conclusions: Through symbol analysis in an experiential-unifying group, participants gained the capacity to adjust in a creative-adaptive manner.
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Vasile Constantin
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