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Addiction to Perfection
Written by Marion Woodman
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Through case studies, dreams, and myths, a Jungian analyst explores the hidden causes of compulsion in the lives of men and women. At the root of eating disorders, substance abuse, and other addictive and compulsive behaviors, Woodman sees a hunger for spiritual fulfillment. The need to experience a sacred connection to an energy greater than their own drives people to search for an illusory ideal of perfection. Through discussions of parenthood, creativity, and body image, this presentation shows that freedom from addiction can be found by discovering the wisdom and power of the feminine princip
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Marion Woodman
Marion Woodman, Ph.D. was a Jungian analyst who was internationally known as a teacher, lecturer, and workshop leader. Guided by a passionate commitment to the sacred feminine, Woodman authored numerous books, including Addiction to Perfection and Leaving My Father's House. She passed away in July of 2018.
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