Suggested Reading for Healing Horizons Professional Development Tour
Articles
"Going Beyond Oneself: Healing in Jungian Therapy" by Jungian Therapist
This article discusses the role of dreams in Jungian therapy and the concept of healing as the development of a resilient attitude towards life.
Click here for the article on the role of dreams in Jungian Therapy
"Traditional Healing Practice Using Medicinal Herbs
" by Philip S. Kubukeli
This article provides an in-depth look at African traditional healing practices, including the use of medicinal herbs and the cultural context of healing.It highlights the holistic approach of traditional healers and their role in the community.
Click here for the article in pdf
"Traditional Healing in South Africa Needs Spaces Designed for the Purpose" by The Conversation
This article discusses the importance of culturally appropriate spaces for traditional healing practices and the role of traditional
healers in South African healthcare.
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Types of Umbilini (Intuition) in the "ukunyanga" (Xhosa Divination)Tradition
Journal of Psychology in Africa 2013, 23(4), 609-614
Printed in USA - All Rights Reserved
Author: Lily-Rose Nomfundo Mlisa
Philip Nel: University of Free State
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Books
Please note that the books below have links to Amazon for purchase; however, the books may be sourced from other booksellers.
This book was born from writer and agriculturalist Hombakazki Mercy Nqandeka's concern that aspects of Xhosa heritage will
be lost to future generations.By interweaving her guide to Xhosa culture with stories from her daily life at Mqele and
Bulungula villages, and lessons taught to her by her mother and her late grandmothers, she hopes to help reconnect Xhosa people to their roots.
Jungian Psychology
"Man and His Symbols" by Carl G. Jung
This foundational text introduces Jung's key concepts, including archetypes, the collective unconscious, and the importance of symbols in understanding the human psyche.
"Memories, Dreams, Reflections" by Carl G. Jung
An autobiographical account that provides insights into Jung's personal experiences and the development of his theories.
"Jungian Analysis" edited by Murray Stein
This collection of essays offers a comprehensive overview of Jungian analysis, including practical applications and case studies.
"The Red Book: Liber Novus" by Carl G. Jung
A deeply personal and richly illustrated work that delves into Jung's own explorations of the unconscious and his
development of key psychological concepts.
"Jung on Active Imagination" edited by Joan Chodorow
This book compiles Jung's writings on active imagination, a technique for engaging with the unconscious through creative expression.
Integrative Approaches
"The Wounded Healer: Counter-Transference from a Jungian Perspective" by David Sedgwick
This book explores the concept of the wounded healer and its relevance to modern psychotherapy, drawing
parallels between Jungian and indigenous healing practices.
Buhrmann, V. (1986) Two Worlds: Communication between a white healer and her black counterparts.
"The Calling of the Healer: The Life and Work of an African Shaman" by John Lockley
This book explores the journey of becoming a traditional healer in African culture, including the concept of "thwasa" and the
apprenticeship process.
Videos
Dialogue with Jungian Analysts and Traditional Health Practitioners
Monkey Valley, Cape Town 2018
Symposium betweeen African Traditional Healers and Jungian Analysts
Healers Higsback, Eastern Cape 2016
These readings will provide a solid foundation for understanding both the cultural context of Xhosa healing practices and the theoretical underpinnings of Jungian psychology, enriching your experience during the professional development program.