The Inner Lover

Overview

Understanding why we are intensely attracted to certain people can lead us to the "Inner Lover," a creative aspect of our own nature. Valerie Harms observes that the images, feelings, and fantasies that are aroused when we fall in love in brief encounters and lasting bonds, in unrequited and "impossible" relationships—are the key to hidden potentials within ourselves. In this book, she presents techniques of journaling, dreamwork, and imaginal dialogues to guide the reader on an adventure of self-discovery in which the powerful energies of love may be transformed into creativity and fulfillment. This book is part memoir, categorized in the genres of personal growth, psychology, relationships.

Author Biography

Author of 10 books, a creativity counselor and independent Jung scholar, VALERIE HARMS has led writing and depth psychology workshops at centers around the country, plus Canada and Greece. A graduate of Smith College, for seven years she was a science editor at the National Audubon Society. Currently she edits Distinctly Montana magazine from Bozeman, Montana. THE INNER LOVER is the first in a series of her depth psychology books, followed by DREAMING OF ANIMALS and YOUR SOUL AT A CROSSROADS.