In twelve essays—eight of which appear here in English for the first time—the internationally known analyst Marie-Louise von Franz explores important aspects of psychotherapy from a Jungian perspective. She draws on her many years of practical experience in psychotherapy, her intimate knowledge of Jung's methods and theories, and her wide-ranging interests in fields such as mythology, alchemy, science, and religion to illumine these varied topics:

• Projection
• Transference
• Dream interpretation
• Self-realization
• Group psychology
• Personality types
• Active imagination
• The therapeutic use of hallucinogenic drugs
• The choice of psychotherapy as a profession
• The role of religious experience in psychological healing