Mixtum compositum: oniric image in the analytical treatment of a Transsexual FtM

Mario Gullì

Abstract


The aim of this paper is to analyze the process of individuation of a transsexual female to male using the dream analysis in Jungian perspectives. The dreams were amplified using fairy-tales, alchemy, and archetypes theory. After a description of some dreams of the beginning of therapy it was suggest that was symbolized image of androgynous as representation of emersion of the archetypes of Anima and Animus and the integration of this image can facilitated individuation process and Self constellation. It seems that take place in a dream with a Self image confirming that analytical process can facilitate personal growth and the integration between consciousness and unconsciousness.

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Transgender FtM; Dream analysis; Alchemy; Individuation process

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.6092/2282-1619/2014.2.1008

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