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The HoneyComb Paradigm for Research on Collective Human Behavior
Published on: January 19, 2019
Panel: What could be Jungian about Human Rights work?
Astrid Berg1, Tawfiq Salman, Tristan Troudart
1University of Cape Town and Division of Child& Adolescent Psychiatry at Red Cross Children's Hospital in Cape Town. zimi@iafrica.com
The Journal of Analytical Psychology
|June 17, 2011
Summary
This paper explores Jungian analysts
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
Background:
- The role of Jungian analysts in addressing collective mental health issues is debated.
- Contemporary geopolitical conflicts present complex challenges for psychoanalytic practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the ethical and practical considerations for Jungian analysts engaging with collective mental health.
- To examine the impact of conflict on psychoanalytic perspectives and practice.
Main Methods:
- Presentation of three distinct case narratives.
- Analysis of experiences from Occupied Palestine, an Israeli perspective, and South Africa.
Main Results:
- Ambivalence exists among analysts regarding engagement with collective issues.
- Willingness to engage and take a stand, even without resolution, is evident.
- The concept of Ubuntu offers a framework for collective responsibility.
Conclusions:
- Jungian analysts have a moral imperative to engage with collective mental health issues.
- The principle of Ubuntu encourages action beyond individualistic concerns.
- Psychoanalytic practice can be expanded to address broader societal challenges.
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