POUPLIER, M. (Stuttgart). ‘Die Schattenprojektion in der wechselseitigen Beziehung zwischen Schüler und Lehrer’ (Shadow projection in the mutual relationships between pupil and teacher). Tiefenpsychologie und Pädagogik (Depth psychology and pedagogy). Stuttgart, P. M. Pflüger,  Ernst Klett Verlag. Pp.  76-87.

In this chapter from a book written for the teaching profession the author covers ground which will be familiar to most readers of this Journal, but offers much that will be helpful to teachers of children.

Pouplier gives a clear exposition of the concepts of the persona, and the personal, collective and archetypal shadow. She then discusses the damage children may suffer if their teacher represses his shadow, identifies with it (shadow inflation) or projects it on to his pupils. Likewise the teacher may act out his shadow at home towards his own children. After having discussed the various pathological ways of being affected by one's shadow Pouplier describes how shadow integration can be achieved through recognising one's shadow in the encounter with other people and in one's dreams and through taking responsibility for it. She stresses the moral strength required for this achievement. Furthermore she reminds us of the dangers of unconscious unintegrated shadow elements in the helping professions, in particular the enjoyment of having power over the person who seeks help and of feeling self-righteous about helping.