Steps to an Ecology of Self

Summary

In the framework of a dialogue, patterns and barriers towards self-development are discussed in relation to understanding how communication, perceptions, psychological aspects and temperaments can enhance homeopathic case-taking and remedy selection.

Key words

Self-confidence - Temperaments - Ecology - Carl Jung - Case-taking - Carbo vegetabilis

References

• 1 Bateson G. Steps to an Ecology of Mind. New York; Ballantine Books 1972: p.14
• 2 Tavis C. Anger the Misunderstood Emotion. New York; Simon and Schuster 1989
• 3 Buber M. I and Thou. New York; Charles Scribner 1972
• 4 Little D. Writings on Temperament at the website www.simillimum.com . 
• 5 Cicchetti J. Dreams, Symbols, and Homeopathy: Archetypal Dimensions of Healing. Berkeley; North Atlantic Books 2003
• 6 De Schepper L. Homeopathy and the Periodic Table. Santa Fe; Full of Life Publishing 2003
• 7 Whitmont E. Psyche and Substance: Essays on Homeopathy in the Light of Jungian Psychology. Berkeley; North Atlantic Books 1980
• 8 Jung C G. Collected Works of Carl Jung. Princeton; Princeton University Press 1978

Thoughts on communication and homeopathy are explained in my articles:

• 9 Silvestri K. Homeopathic casetaking from a communication perspective.  American Homeopath. 2005;  11 77-78
• 10 Silvestri K. The art of sustaining change: a personal framework for homeopathic emotional healing.  Simillimum. 2002;  14 85-98