Full Description
Fatherhood is a foundational human endeavor steeped in the history of familial and societal development. Every father has within himself the makings of a "complete" parent in terms of his sense of fulfillment.
Are you the type of father that you truly want to be? Do you feel secure in your decision-making? Do you sense that you come across as too strict at times, or too lenient? Can you be playful and spontaneous when you want to be? Are you comfortable with having those difficult conversations?
Drawing on Carl Jung's theories, this book discusses several father archetypes, presenting a positive view of fatherhood that emphasizes its manifestations and benefits in childrens' lives rather than the difficulties and struggles of parenting.
Contents
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Preface
Introduction
List of Figures and Tables
List of Case Scenarios
Part I—Background and Foundation
1. Fathering Beyond Conception: The Concept of Fatherhood and Historical Trends in Fathering
2. Carl Jung, the Collective Unconscious and the Archetypes
3. Balancing Fatherhood
Part II—The Archetypes
4. The Captain Archetype
5. The Educator Archetype
6. The Protector Archetype
7. The Nurturer Archetype
8. The Jester Archetype
Part III—Fatherhood Characteristics
9. An Overview of Fathers' Characteristics
10. Fathers' Temperaments and Impact on Archetype Access
11. Fathers' Relational Dynamics and Impact on Archetype Access
12. Fathers' Time Orientation and Impact on Archetype Access
13. Fathers' Emotional Intelligence and Impact on Archetype Access
14. Fathers' World-View and Impact on Archetype Access
15. The Future of Fatherhood Archetypes
Bibliography
Index
