Marie-Louise Von Franz

Marie-Louise von Franz (1915–1998) was a Swiss Jungian psychologist and a prominent student and collaborator of Carl Jung. She specialized in the study of dreams, mythology, and fairy tales, exploring how these narratives reveal psychological truths about the human experience. Von Franz emphasized the importance of the unconscious mind in personal development and often focused on the feminine aspects of psychology. Her work contributed significantly to understanding symbols, archetypes, and the process of individuation, which is the journey of realizing one's true self. She published numerous books that remain influential in psychology and depth psychology.