‘Unconscious motivating forces play a central role in shaping our behaviours and are the primary cause of mental illness’.
Critically discuss this statement with respect to Freud and Jung’s theories of mind. Describe the
unconscious forces mentioned and critically examine how they shape our behaviours. You should also critically explore these theorists’ view of how conflicts within the mind lead to mental illness and what interventions can be used to return clients to a state of wellbeing.