Who is,
Russell Lockhart, PhD?

Russell A. Lockhart, PhD, is a prominent Jungian analyst, author, and researcher known for his deep exploration of the relationship between language, dreams, and the human psyche.

He currently practices as a Jungian analyst in Everett, Washington.

Russell Lockhart, PhD

Jungian analyst, author, and researcher

Professional Background

  • Education: Earned his PhD in experimental psychology and human psychophysiology from the University of Southern California.
  • Jungian Training: Graduated from the C.G. Jung Institute of Los Angeles in 1974, later serving as its Director of Training (1979–1982).
  • Academic & Research Roles: Held research and faculty positions at UCLA, UC Berkeley, and UC Santa Barbara.
  • Consulting: President of RAL Consulting, Inc., specializing in the psychology of financial markets and global economies.

Key Publications

  • Words as Eggs: Psyche in Language and Clinic – An exploration of how language and words "hatch" psychological meaning.
  • Psyche Speaks: A Jungian Approach to Self and World – Based on his inaugural series of lectures at the C.G. Jung Foundation of New York.
  • Dreams, Bones & the Future – A dialogue-based work examining the deeper implications of dreaming.

Current Focus

His current work examines the "fictive purpose" of dreams, the commodification of desire, and the intersection of art and psychology. An extensive archive of his writings, including essays and poetry, is maintained by the C.G. Jung Society, Seattle.

How to use this archive
How the collections are organized
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