Black Executive Men: Psychological Individuation

What is Individuation? How to Develop a Unique Perspective?

As we grow up as children, we learn the basic family values and customs, which become a frame of reference to life. As we grow and socialize in the outer world, we learn about different perspectives and attitudes. 

Some support our natural beliefs; some challenge them. As we come in conflict with different life perspectives, our belief system may become unstable. It may sound challenging, but it’s actually the point where our development begins. 

The process of development of one’s unique perspective is called individuation. You may not be able to keep up with everything in your family’s belief system. Through individuation, you understand that each individual is different. 

This amazing quote from the Gospel of Thomas communicates a thoughtful message!

“If you bring forth what is within you, it will save you

If you do not bring forth what is within you, it will destroy you”

                                                                                 Gospel of Thomas

Role of Individuation in Child Development

It may help you perfectly if you find your true identity. What lies within your feelings must be expressed. Suppressing is not the ideal choice. Thinkers of individuation believe that children in their adolescence must not be frowned upon for choosing their own unique way of life. 

Feelings of anguish, sadness, sorrow, and anxiety must not be challenged by adults as it could very easily turn the individuation progress into negative development. The outcomes would be harmful to personality development. 

As an alternate, you as a parent can try to accept the individuation process and become a guide to your child while they are challenged with different perspectives. 

Discover effective communication strategies to nurture your child to respect different perspectives.

Why Individuation?

If you’re a student or a professional in the middle of your career, then knowing about the individuation process is of substantial value to you. If you’re constantly making effort in the direction of your family’s wishes, which are unfortunately not in consensus with your aspirations, then you will reach a point where you will experience burnout and frustration. 

Going through the individuation process will allow you to challenge perspectives and discover a deeper meaning to your life. You may be stable for some part of your career. However, you would experience a complete change in your aspirations as your progress further. This conflict is the individuation process. 

To learn more about the individuation transition, you may connect with me.

Get on my website. There you can find amazing videos on individuation issues

Learn how you can smoothly progress through an individuation transition with the help of psychotherapy. 

Embrace the Uniqueness. It’s a Strength!

Your psyche is a product of your unique interactions with people and the environment. Your thoughts and feelings all flow in a unique way and shape up your attitude towards life. 

As we move our discussion further, it is important to know that having a unique perspective is not a problem. 

Most people, especially those in a family setting find it after confronting challenging opinions that are not in congruence with their value system. Confronting new perspectives is not advised. However, examining and appreciating is suggested. 

Learn more on why you need a unique perspective to understand the bigger picture of belief systems practiced by those around you.

 Connect with me and get into an interactive session that provides quality insight on the concept of self and the significance of individual identity. 

Individuation is a Life Goal

According to Carl Jung’s psychology, individuation is an important life goal. It is a process through which an individual progresses through self-realization and discovers the purpose of their life. It’s a continuous and long process. Knowledge flows constantly as an individual progresses in the right direction. 

Discover your point of individuation. Connect with me and learn more about self-realization. 

My name is Jewel Love and I am a licensed professional psychotherapist. I have consulted with many different Black executive men from diverse career backgrounds on how they could find the right guide to their life.

You may connect with me through a one-to-one session and can also subscribe to my Youtube channel to find interesting videos and materials.