C. G. Jung emphasised the deep link to the physical world that exists for the collective unconscious and its archetypes. Our dreams and symbols, as well as the patterns of our behaviour, are shaped by the fact that we are creatures of a material universe. Michael Conforti's research has been directed to understanding the nature of these links and patterns in the light of the new sciences -- quantum theory, chaos theory, self-organisation, and new biology. Conforti's book successfully integrates this material to offer a new, exciting challenge to psychotherapy. It demonstrates that the study of consciousness cannot neglect the insights of the sciences and in doing so promises a unified view of mind and matter.

Author Biography

MICHAEL CONFORTI, Ph.D., a pioneer in the field of Matter-Psyche studies, is a Jungian analyst practicing in Brattleboro, Vermont. He lectures and consults to a wide range of national and international audiences. In 1989, he founded the Assisi Institute, and continues to serve as its Director. He is also the Founding Director of the Assisi Foundation.