Traumatic Loss and Recovery in Jungian Studies and Cinema - Transdisciplinary Approaches in Grief Theory

This book explores traumatic loss, grief, and recovery through the thoughtful combination of Abraham & Torok's 'crypt' theory, Jungian thought, and film theory to guide readers through the darkest places of the human psyche.

List of contents

Introduction PART 1: From the past to the present 1. A brief history of grief theory 2. A brief look at the intersections of psychoanalysis, film theory, and Jungian studies 3. New perspectives in mental health through film analysis PART II: Tales of loss and recovery 4. Suicide and Solaris 5. Murder and The Brave One 6. Nihilism and The Bank 7. Human connection and A Single Man 8. Letting go and Saving Mr. Banks 9. Forgiveness and Rabbit Hole 10. Self-compassion and Cake Further examples and concluding thoughts

About the author

Mark Holmwood, PhD, is a researcher, author, and photographer. Following his MA and training in TA Counselling and Psychotherapy, he creatively combined his grief experience, clinical theory, cinema, and Jungian thought for this book.

Summary

This book explores traumatic loss, grief, and recovery through the thoughtful combination of Abraham & Torok’s ‘crypt’ theory, Jungian thought, and film theory to guide readers through the darkest places of the human psyche.

Product details

• Authors: Mark Holmwood
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.10.2022
• EAN: 9781032274171
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3227417-1
• No. of pages: 186
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Psychology > Psychoanalysis; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Clinical medicine; Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Applied psychology; PSYCHOLOGY / Mental Health, Psychotherapy, Analytical and Jungian psychology, Analytical & Jungian psychology, Film Theory & Criticism, Film history, theory or criticism, Social counselling and advice services, Counselling & Advice Services, PSYCHOLOGY / Psychotherapy / Jungian