Vlado Šolc: I grew up in what we would refer to as “communism.” I was young and naïve and believed that truth was something so obvious that it was virtually impossible to avoid. There was a consensus among — I believe — most of us that it was a game of the powerful, who pretended […]

This article originally appeared on psychologie.cz. Vlado Solc, member of the Chicago Society of Jungian Analysts, is interviewed by Jan Majer, Editor-in-Chief of Psychologie.cz. In his books, Jungian Analyst Vlado Solc has been describing for many years how high politics is increasingly dominated by base motives – envy, frustration, the need for revenge. The turn of events is […]

This course offers an introduction to the foundational principles of Jungian analysis. Participants will explore the structure and dynamics of the psyche, with special emphasis on the evolving relationship between the ego and the Self. Core Jungian concepts such as dream analysis, transference and countertransference, shadow work, and individuation will be examined in both theoretical […]

Rozhovor s psychoanalytikem Vladem Šolcem. O narcismu, hlouposti a naději v temných časech. Ve svých knihách už řadu let popisuje, jak vysokou politiku stále silněji ovládají nízké motivy – závist, frustrace, potřeba pomsty. Vývoj událostí je nečekaný a znepokojivý. A pod povrchem se děje něco hlubšího. Nejde o politiku, jde o duši. Vlado Šolc je jungovský analytik a psycholog. Vystudoval klinickou psychologii na FF UK […]

April 9, 2025Central Campus | Lecture Hall 1076:00 PM to 8:00 PM Jungian analyst and author Vlado Solc will share his insights and research into the psychological dynamics and causes of religious fundamentalism and fanaticism. He will discuss how dark religion leads to profound conflicts on both the personal and cultural levels --including terrorism and […]

Successful psychotherapy requires an understanding of both conscious and unconscious dynamics. Causa præsenti—a term I have coined—emphasizes the transformative power of immediate experience, engaging the psyche in the present moment. Unlike approaches that focus on past causes (causa efficiens) or future goals (causa finalis), causa præsenti serves as the active pulse of the here-and-now in […]

Předmluva k českému vydání knihy Temné náboženství Děkuji autorům za tuto důležitou publikaci! Jedinečným způsobem v kontextu hlubinné analytické psychologie vysvětluje, že není náboženství jako náboženství a že duchovnost pod vlivem psychopatologie skrývá velká rizika. Proč některé formy náboženství své přívržence uvrhávají do provozní slepoty a drží je v otroctví fundamentalismu, fanatismu a konspirací, zatímco jiné dokáží ve […]

Description This course explores the psychological roots of radical belief systems, cults, extreme religions, and conspiracy theories. Participants will learn how these belief systems emerge when spirituality becomes  disconnected from its unconscious roots. As a Jungian psychology course, it examines the relationship between the ego and the unconscious, focusing on how unhealthy inner dynamics can […]

Ian Brown's article in The Globe and Mail delves into why Donald Trump retains support despite apparent contradictions. It features an interview with Jungian analyst Vladislav Šolc, who provides psychological insights into the draw of strong, assertive figures like Trump. Šolc explores how deeply-rooted fears and emotional responses can override logical considerations, explaining how voters' […]

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