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Is the frequently heard and seemingly innocent statement that the coronavirus was 'sent by Mother Nature to teach us a lesson,' evidence of an unconscious narrative that is driven by the fear and grief engendered by the pandemic? The idiom 'teach us a lesson' suggests that Mother Earth is angry with us and further, that the archetype of divine punishment – apocalypse – has been activated in the collective unconscious. This may be a dangerous time for the world psyche because an archetype, as objective pattern as well as a 'dynamic living agency,' can influence our emotions and behaviors. History has shown the devastation a powerfully activated negative archetype can engender. Can analytical psychology contribute to easing psychological suffering caused by the irrational fear of the end of the world? We suggest C.G Jung's 'transcendent function' can be invoked to spontaneously produce a new unifying, and therefore healing symbol. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] Copyright of Innovation: The European Journal of Social Sciences is the property of Routledge and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
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When I first discussed writing this section with Nada and John O'Brien, John used the word 'liminal' to describe the subject matter. I had to look it up just to be exactly sure, but I think he is right. It is a great word to describe this half time space, where a team reconvenes (or collapses) for a midway rest and a break. That would be the physical imperative anyway. This brief chapter will give you an illustration of how Jungian perspectives may usefully inform some of the psychological imperatives and possibilities at play in this half time, liminal space. The original meaning of the word liminal is 'threshold', and that is another fitting word for this time. Since the Covid pandemic I have noticed that more and more hand sanitisers are being placed at doorways. It is at the threshold point when we leave one space and enter another. It is a time to check yourself. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved)
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The subject of good leadership and leaders who may incite a greater human well-being is never unimportant and is especially urgent in times of crisis, like the current corona virus pandemic. Coupled with the aim to contribute to a better understanding of the similarities and differences between the psyches of the East and West, this chapter explores leadership styles in Japan (East Asia) and Latvia (which is on the boundary between East and West) as an important element in creating a sustainable future for humanity. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved)
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This open access book provides a comprehensive look at the pluses and minuses of leadership in times of an unparalleled crisis, such as the COVID-19 global pandemic. It examines the COVID-19 crisis in terms of psychodynamics, crisis management, and especially from the standpoint of complex, messy systems. It analyses how leaders need to think and act differently to cope better with-unfortunately not prevent-future crises. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved)