James Hollis Bücher

Männer lügen, Männer sind feige, Männer machen aus ihrem Herzen eine Mördergrube«, so lauten die Anklagen weiblicherseits an den Mann. Doch selbst wenn diese Vorwürfe berechtigt sind, was steckt hinter solchen Verhaltensweisen? Der Jungianische Psychoanalytiker James Hollis hat sich mit der Psyche der Männer befaßt und legt ihre Geheimnisse offen, Geheimnisse, die selbst vielen Männern noch verborgen sind. Und er tut dies verständig, moderat und kenntnisreich. Das Wesen männlichen – mehr oder weniger bewußten – Leidens beschreibt er unter Rückgriff auf die antike Mythologie als »Erbe des Saturn«. Macht, Eifersucht, Unsicherheit, Schlüsselmotive des Saturn-Mythos, machen nach Hollis auch die saturnische Erblast der Männer aus. Über seine fundierte Analyse hinaus nennt er praktikable Mittel und gangbare Wege für Männer, diese Erblast abzu-streifen, und legt es dezidiert in ihre Eigenverantwortung, aus dem Schatten des Saturn zu treten. James Hollis arbeitet als Psychoanalytiker in eigener Praxis in Philadelphia sowie in Linwood, New Jersey, wo er auch lebt.

James Hollis examines society's fixed views and fantasies in regards to relationships. This text is not a practical guide on how to fix a relationship, but rather a challenge to greater personal responsibility, a call for individual growth as opposed to seeking rescue through others.

Arguing that the pursuit of happiness is futile, the Jungian perspective asserts that the goal of life is not in happiness, but in meaning which is real, rather than a fruitless ideal. This book shows how to find life's dignity by uncovering its deepest meaning and discovering errors made.

In a world where these things are often defined in terms of black and white, respected Jungian analyst James Hollis delivers a fresh look at the concept of happiness and shares his approach to finding a fearless, authentic path.

Prisms summarizes a lifetime of observing, engaging, and exploring why we are here, in service to what, and what life asks of us.

Saturn was the infamous Roman god who ate his children in an attempt to stop them from usurping his power. Men throughout history have been psychologically and spiritually burdened by the Saturnian legacy, suffering from the corruption of empowerment, driven by their fear of women and other men, and wounding themselves and others. These and many other issues are addressed, suggesting concrete ways in which men may reclaim their sense of personal integrity.

Exploring the journey of self-discovery, this book delves into the internal barriers that hinder personal growth, such as fear of the process, procrastination, and self-doubt. Each chapter not only highlights these challenges but also offers practical tools and strategies to enhance self-awareness and overcome these obstacles. The focus is on fostering a deeper understanding of oneself and developing the resilience needed to confront and dismantle the barriers to self-knowledge.

Focusing on the inner journey, this collection features insights from James Hollis, a Jungian psychotherapist, spanning nearly three decades of his work. Organized by themes, the excerpts delve into psychological concepts and everyday challenges, encouraging readers to embrace their true selves and take risks to trust their soul. Hollis's wisdom inspires a quest for authenticity and a deeper understanding of one's unique gifts, urging individuals to live a life aligned with their true callings.

What does it really mean to be a grown up in today’s world? We assume that once we “get it together” with the right job, marry the right person, have children, and buy a home, all is settled and well. But adulthood presents varying levels of growth, and is rarely the respite of stability we expected. Turbulent emotional shifts can take place anywhere between the age of thirty-five and seventy when we question the choices we’ve made, realize our limitations, and feel stuck— commonly known as the “midlife crisis.” Jungian psycho-analyst James Hollis believes it is only in the second half of life that we can truly come to know who we are and thus create a life that has meaning. In Finding Meaning in the Second Half of Life , Hollis explores the ways we can grow and evolve to fully become ourselves when the traditional roles of adulthood aren’t quite working for us, revealing a new way of uncovering and embracing our authentic selves. Offering wisdom to anyone facing a career that no longer seems fulfilling, a long-term relationship that has shifted, or family transitions that raise issues of aging and mortality, Finding Meaning in the Second Half of Life provides a reassuring message and a crucial bridge across this critical passage of adult development.

Offers insight into how to resolve disparities between one's values and one's actual actions, introducing the Jungian concept of a divided soul while explaining how readers can become more self-aware by accepting the less favorable elements of their personalities.