Jungian-inspired reflection

Closeness and autonomy: a reflection prompt

Use the theme to ask a question about behavior, rather than to classify yourself or somebody else.

Educational perspective

The scope of this theme

Desire, affection, dependence, and consent need to be examined separately.

Questions worth asking

What kind of closeness do I want? Can I respect a refusal? Are expectations mutually understood?

A small exercise

Clarify one expectation without treating another person’s response as proof of your worth.

Keep interpretation revisable

These are the Institute’s educational themes, not a validated taxonomy, a diagnosis, or a claim that Jung defined this exact set. A symbolic interpretation should remain open to correction by facts, context, and professional assessment.