The War of the Gods of Addiction , based on the correspondence between Bill W., one of the founders of Alcoholics Anonymous, and Swiss psychiatrist, C.
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Previously published by Spring Journal..
This book bridges the longstanding gap between the mental health and twelve-step recovering communities in ways that significantly encourage mutual understanding and benefit.
It also explains how dreams may be used in the diagnosis and treatment of addiction.
It explores, through theoretical and clinical material, modern and ancient myths, and fairy tales, the crucial process of neutralizing the Archetypal shadow / Archetypal evil, an aspect of all true addictions.
Using insights from Jungian psychology, it demonstrates why the twelve steps of AA really work.
Jung, proposes an original, groundbreaking, psychodynamic view of addiction.
The War of the Gods of Addiction , based on the correspondence between Bill W., one of the founders of Alcoholics Anonymous, and Swiss psychiatrist, C.
G