Jung and the Human Psyche: An Understandable Introduction presents a comprehensive introduction to Jungian theory taking the reader through the major themes of Jung s work in a clear way relating such concepts to individual experience. Drawing on her extensive experience in practicing and teaching Jungian psychology Mary Ann Mattoon succeeds in making the fundamental insights of Jung s work accessible. The major topics of Jungian psychology are presented in a manner that is clear emotionally engaging well illustrated and non-dogmatic. Areas covered include: The visible psyche: ego persona typology. The hidden psyche: self shadow unconscious archetypes instincts. Becoming who we are: early development gender. Obstacles and helps to growth: complexes projection psychopathology. Helps from the psyche: psychic energy self-regulation/compensation symbol synchronicity creativity. Jung and the Human Psyche provides an original and imaginative introduction to Jung s work and will appeal to students of Jungian psychology those considering training in Jungian analysis and anyone interested in Jungian psychology.