Category Psyche

Addiction is often thought of as a physical issue, but it is far more complex than that. While addiction certainly changes the chemical makeup of the brain, its psychological context is just as important. By understanding the psychology of addiction,… Continue Reading →

Creativity is a trait that is highly valued in many areas of life. Whether it is through a career in the arts, work related tasks, problem solving, or thinking outside the box, creativity offers us an insight into our own… Continue Reading →

As one of the most influential design movements of the 20th century, Bauhaus has left behind a legacy of minimalist, functional and geometric elements within art and architecture. The school, which was founded by German architect Walter Gropius in 1919… Continue Reading →

Baroque architecture is a style of architecture that gained popularity in the 17th century. Its history is steeped in nobilities vying for power and wealth, as it aimed to monumentally display aristocracy and the Catholic Church’s power. The artistic movement… Continue Reading →

Often considered one of the most beautiful architectural styles, Gothic architecture originated in medieval Europe and is used primarily in religious structures such as churches, cathedrals and chapels. Characterized by pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and flying buttresses, Gothic architecture is… Continue Reading →

The psychological theories of Carl Jung have intrigued psychologists, psychoanalysts, and lay people alike since their unveiling in the early 1900s. Perhaps no concept or idea of Jung’s is more studied or researched than the notion of the Archetypes and… Continue Reading →

Individuation, also known as self-discovery, is a process of becoming increasingly aware of oneself and ultimately embracing the individual beyond societal influences. Differentiating ourselves from the external influences of parents, siblings, friends and peers, culture and society at large, allows… Continue Reading →

When it comes to understanding our individual psychological makeup, the works of renowned psychiatrist Carl Jung have had a profound impact on our collective understanding of the inner workings of human consciousness. One of the key insights of Jung’s model… Continue Reading →

One of the key founders of modern psychology, Sigmund Freud, is well known for his extensive and multifaceted research into the workings of the human subconscious mind. Perhaps one of Freud’s most notable theories involves his ideas on the instincts… Continue Reading →