Depth Psychology Worksheet

Write about any recurring dreams or symbols you encounter and what feelings or thoughts they evoke.

Describe a recent situation that triggered a strong emotional reaction. Reflect on why this situation affected you so deeply. Try to trace these feelings back to their origins.

What roles do you find yourself playing in your personal and professional life? List the roles and consider why you assume these personas and how they align or conflict with your true self.

Reflect on a significant childhood memory. Describe the memory and any feelings associated with it. Consider how it might influence your current behaviors.

Imagine a conversation with a part of yourself you often ignore or suppress. Write a dialogue between your conscious self and this suppressed part. What would each say or ask?

References

1. Jung, C. G. (1960). The Structure and Dynamics of the Psyche. Princeton University Press.
2. Freud, S. (1920). Beyond the Pleasure Principle. SE, 18: 1-64.

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