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enantiodromia
Definition:
Enantiodromia is the principle that an extreme, one-sided psychological attitude will eventually give way to its opposite. Jung borrowed this concept from Heraclitus to describe the psyche’s natural tendency to seek balance by compensating for overemphasis in one direction.
Example:
Recognising enantiodromia helps clients understand shifts in their psychological state and embrace change. For example, a person overly focused on logic might experience a sudden emergence of intense emotions, prompting a reevaluation of their priorities.
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