C. G. Jung Institute of Zurich
The C. G. Jung Institute of Zurich (C. G. Jung-Institut Zürich) is a non-profit charitable foundation dedicated to the training, research, and practice of analytical psychology, the school of thought developed by Swiss psychiatrist Carl Gustav Jung.[1][2] Founded on 24 April 1948 under Jung's guidance, it serves as a leading international center for postgraduate training in Jungian psychotherapy, attracting students particularly from the United States, and is recognized by the Swiss state and the Swiss Society for Analytical Psychology (SGPP).[1][3] In the broader history of psychoanalysis, the Institute represents a key independent post-Jungian institution, diverging from Sigmund Freud's International Psychoanalytical Association (IPA) to emphasize the collective unconscious, archetypes, and individuation.[4]
| C. G. Jung Institute of Zurich | |
|---|---|
| Organization details | |
| Type | Training institute and research center |
| Founded | 1948 |
| Founder(s) | Carl Gustav Jung, C. A. Meier, Kurt Binswanger, Jolande Jacobi, Liliane Frey-Rohn |
| Key figures | Carl Gustav Jung, C. A. Meier, Marie-Louise von Franz |
| Orientation | Jungian |
| Institutional context | |
| Predecessor | Psychology Club Zurich |
| Affiliation | Independent; member of IAAP |
| Relation to IPA | Independent (post-Jungian) |
| Operations | |
| Headquarters | Küsnacht, Switzerland |
| Geographic scope | International |
| Training function | Postgraduate psychotherapy training |
| Website | https://junginstitut.ch/ |
History
Precursors
The Institute's origins trace to earlier Zurich-based groups fostering analytical psychology, including the Psychology Club Zurich, founded on 26 February 1916 by Emma Rauschenbach-Jung, Carl Gustav Jung, and supporters such as Edith McCormick-Rockefeller.[5] This club, housed since 1918 at Gemeindestrasse 27 in Zurich-Hottingen, served as a spiritual and practical hub for Jungian analysts, hosting discussions that evolved from the Psychoanalytical Society (1916).[5] Plans for a formal training institute emerged as early as 1939 but were delayed by World War II.[1]
Founding (1948)
The Institute was formally established on 24 April 1948 as a non-profit foundation, with initial postgraduate training in psychotherapy commencing at Gemeindestrasse 27 under Jung's supervision and minimal overhead.[1][6] The Curatorium, acting as the board of trustees, was assembled by Jung, Prof. C. A. Meier, Dr. Kurt Binswanger, Dr. Jolande Jacobi-Székács, and Dr. Liliane Frey-Rohn.[1] The first diplomas were awarded in 1953 to three graduates.[1]
Growth and relocation
Gaining worldwide recognition, the Institute expanded, particularly attracting American students, which overcrowded facilities by the mid-20th century.[1] In 1979, it relocated to the historic "Seehof" at Hornweg 28 in Küsnacht—once home to Jung and poet Conrad Ferdinand Meyer—provided by the Küsnacht commune.[1]
Controversies and splits
The Institute has faced internal conflicts, leading to schisms and the formation of related organizations, including the Institute for Process-Oriented Psychology, the Center for Complex Psychology according to C.G. Jung and Marie-Louise von Franz, and the International Seminar for Analytical Psychology in Zurich.[1] These departures prompted calls for restructuring, as documented in the "Brochure 2010-2020: The Decade of Change at the CGJIZ."[1]
Organizational structure
The Institute operates on three pillars: the Curatorium (strategic oversight and maintenance), the Board of the Training Sector (teaching and training operations), and the Administration (daily management).[4][1] The Curatorium, dating to 1948, functions as the foundation's board of trustees.[1]
Training and formation
The Institute offers state-recognized postgraduate training programs in analytical psychology and psychotherapy for psychologists and medical doctors, affiliated with the International Association for Analytical Psychology (IAAP) and SGPP.[3][4] Training begins in the summer semester (April–July), with applications due by 28 February.[3] The curriculum emphasizes psychodynamic approaches to the unconscious, culminating in diplomate status.[1][2]
Theoretical orientation
Aligned with Jung's analytical psychology, the Institute prioritizes concepts such as the collective unconscious, archetypes, individuation, and the integration of conscious and unconscious processes, distinguishing it from Freudian drive theory.[4][6] This orientation informs its non-hierarchical, experience-based training model.[1]
Notable members
- Carl Gustav Jung (founder and guiding figure)
- C. A. Meier (Curatorium member, early leader)
- Jolande Jacobi (founding Curatorium)
- Liliane Frey-Rohn (founding Curatorium)
- Marie-Louise von Franz (associated analyst; later schism involvement)[1]
See also
References
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 "History - C.G. Jung-Institut Zürich". C.G. Jung Institute Zurich. Retrieved 2026-01-31.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "C. G. Jung Institute, Zürich". Justapedia. Retrieved 2026-01-31.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Analytical Psychology Training Programs - C.G. Jung-Institut Zürich". C.G. Jung Institute Zurich. Retrieved 2026-01-31.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 "Associations, Centers & Training Institutes". Retrieved 2026-01-31.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Local History - Psychology Club Zurich". Psychology Club Zurich. Retrieved 2026-01-31.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "The C.G. Jung Institute". CredibleMind. Retrieved 2026-01-31.