Which statement best expresses the goal of counseling in Jungian analytic psychology?

A) The goals is to build a relationship between the client and counselor in a way that creates a unique sense of individuality and connection with life.
B) The goals is to build a relationship between the ego and the Self to create a unique sense of individuality and connection with life.
C) The goals is to develop a relationship between theory and practice which helps to create a unique sense of individuality and connection with life.
D) The goals is to develop the relationship between dreams and the waking state to better understand the connection of dreams to the real life.

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Armando Herreros · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  In Jungian analytic psychology, the goal of counseling is to foster the relationship between the client's ego and their Self (which includes the unconscious) in order to achieve individuation, a process of integrating all aspects of the psyche and developing a unique sense of individuality. The ultimate goal is for the client to establish a stronger connection with their inner self and find deeper meaning in life.

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