IMAGINAL WORK
The imaginal realm is a realm of the psyche in which consciousness is experienced as imaginal forms. Imaginal forms are symbolic in nature and depict archetypal themes. Such forms can occur as actual symbols, various beings (deities, animals, persons, etc.), various physical objects, various moods, etc. The imaginal realm is considered to be ‘real’ in that the experience of it is an experience of consciousness, not merely a representation of consciousness. It is also considered ‘real’ in that it’s symbols have meaning and importance beyond the intellectual interpretation of them. Imaginal work involves bringing conscious attention to the imaginal experience for the purposes of awakening, healing, growth, and performance enhancement.
Approaches
Shamanism
Integrating Shamanic Methods into Psychotherapy: David Hammerman, Ed.D. article
Alchemy
The Alchemical Process of Transformation Nigel Hamilton article
Anatomy of the Psyche, Alchemical Symbolism in Psychotherapy: Edward F. Edinger book
Analytical Psychology
Abstracts of the Collected Works of Carl Jung article
Concepts
Archetypes
Archetypes: Christine Breese D.D., Ph.D.
Archetypes and the Collective Unconscious of Carl G. Jung in the Light of Quantum Psychology Adam Adamski article
The Two Million-Year-Old Self: Anthony Stevens book
The Daimonic
Projection and Re-Collection in Jungian Psychology: Marie-Louise von Franz book
Embrace of the Daimon: Sandra Lee Dennis book
Kundalini
Biology of Kundalini: Jana Dixon article
Psychosis
Which Way Madness Lies: Rachel Aviv article