Tracking the White Rabbit

by Lyn Cowan

Since its beginning, depth psychology has attempted to change the status quo of individual and cultural life by probing beneath surface appearances. Lyn Cowan explores a number of subjects, considering what possible meanings and implications for change might lie behind the conventional attitudes toward such subjects
* Abortion
* Gender and sexuality
* Language
* Memory
* Melancholy
The author puts forward the argument that, although "psychology" and "subversion" are not usually thought of as belonging together, they should be. Such a view, presented clearly with humour and insight, offers a way to think differently about usual things, and yield fresh meaning to some of the pressing dilemmas of our time and how we as individuals may respond to them.

Genres: Psychology

152 pages, Paperback

First published February 14, 2002

About the author

Cowan, Lyn was a brilliant, highly respected and influential Jungian analyst who studied at the Jung Institute in Zurich, and graduated from the Inter-Regional Society of Jungian Analysts where she later served as Training Director and President. Lyn authored several books and articles on Archetypal Psychology. Her papers will likely be archived at Pacifica Graduate Institute. In addition to her analytic practice, Lyn was an engaging lecturer who presented internationally, entwining her storytelling and love of horse racing with her Jungian teachings and scholarly expertise.

Reviews

[Scott Smith]

Lovely. Cowan argues that subversion of our own best interests may, in fact, be a part of mental health. Good advice for anyone who thinks that self-help is about always-do-the-right-thing self-perfection. A book for those who are upstanding, caring folks who every once in a while feel the need to fuck things up. Bless her. Best read while listening to Adam Ant's "Goody Two Shoes."

[emilie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Jungian inspired look at subversive behavior and culture. The section on eccentricity and the third sex were both particularly interesting.

[Christi Craig · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love, love, love this collection of essays from Jungian psychotherapist, Lyn Cowan...totally changed my perspective and I still reread them from time to time.