Dale M. Kushner 10/31/24 Dale M. Kushner 10/31/24

Using Fairy Tales to Find Hidden Parts of Yourself

Fairy tales have enchanted us for centuries, but they can also be useful in clinical practice and for self-discovery.

Dale M. Kushner 4/1/23 Dale M. Kushner 4/1/23

The Fear of Abandonment: Missing Mothers and Fairy Tales

Fear of abandonment has pervaded storytelling throughout the ages. Fairy and folk tales, in particular, capture a range of dimensions of loss and transformation.

Dale M. Kushner 8/1/22 Dale M. Kushner 8/1/22

Dream Disturbances: The Healing Function of Bad Dreams

Jungian archetypes abound in fairy tales and dreams. What can we learn from them? What might they mean for you?

Dale M. Kushner 6/23/19 Dale M. Kushner 6/23/19

The Imposter Syndrome and Your Hidden Self

While some elements of our culture may condition us to believe we are frauds, others make a strong case that we are so much more.

Dale M. Kushner 9/30/18 Dale M. Kushner 9/30/18

Given Away: The Plight of the Wounded Feminine

What fathers sacrificing daughters in fairy tales tells us about the value of women in our culture

Dale M. Kushner 7/30/17 Dale M. Kushner 7/30/17

Write Your Own Fairy Tale

Fairy tales are simple stories that can serve as guides to the archetypal patterns in our unconscious minds. Use your favorite to discover and write you own custom fairy tale.

Dale M. Kushner 6/28/17 Dale M. Kushner 6/28/17

How Snow White and Her Cruel Stepmother Help Us Cope with Evil

Like most fairy tales, Snow White uses archetypes — the innocent princess, the evil stepmother — to illustrate and teach us about universal aspects of human nature.