Disorder Quote by John G. Shobris
““Long term denial and lack of integration of emotionally painful or cognitively incompatible realities may result in permanent changes to the brain that become more difficult to reverse as the person ages. These processes are responsible for personality and dissociative disorders that are very difficult to treat in psychotherapy. These processes are also similar, if not identical, to the personal unconscious and shadow archetype described by Jung.””
About This Quote
Source Journal article: Psychological Trauma Review, 2015
Unprocessed emotional pain can permanently alter brain pathways, making later therapy harder and resembling Jungian shadow.
In simple terms: Ignored pain reshapes the brain.
Key Takeaway
Address pain early.
Themes
psychology
neuroscience
Jungian theory
Mood
analytical
cautious
Type
educational
clinical
When to use this quote
- therapy intake
- early intervention
- educational workshops
Key Concepts
brain plasticity
shadow archetype
personality disorders
Questions to Reflect On
- What early signs indicate hidden emotional pain?
- How can therapy integrate Jungian concepts?
A Different Perspective
Complex brain changes may not fully reverse.
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